MA/C Program Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA or above
• Transcripts from all undergraduate & graduate work
• A college or university course or equivalent experience that addresses the cultural and linguistic diversity found in the U.S. today
• Documented field experience in a formal or informal educational setting with youth at the same age level which the candidate aspires to teach
• 3 - 5 Letters of Recommendation  
• California Basic Skills Requirement 
• Subject Matter Competency
• Statement of Purpose
• Personal History
• Academic Writing Sample
• Résumé
• Certificate of Clearance

Applicants seeking Bilingual Authorization must also submit:

• CSET - Spanish Language and Culture of Emphasis Requirements
• Three-page essay in Spanish