Program Applications

All Credential and Masters Degree Applicants Must Apply to BOTH SSU and the Specific School of Education Program:

  • You must apply to the Sonoma State University as a graduate/post baccalaureate student in order to be admitted to a Credential or Masters program in the School of Education.
  • For Spring 2014 admission, download this form, print and complete all the information required.
  • Return the SSU application to the School of Education with your School of Education Credential or Master's program application materials
  • Don't forget to include a check or money order application fee payment of $55 made out to SSU.

Applications are in PDF format

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Application

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014 admissions. We are in the EXTENDED application period--September 16 - October 15, 2013. Only complete applications will be accepted during the EXTENDED period.
The Priority Deadline was September 15, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the:
  • FALL if you have a previous teaching credential
  • SPRING if you have no prior credential
Program length may be two, three or four semesters, depending on point of entry. For more details read the Program Description.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization

Before applying, please read the Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Description

Education Specialist Second Credential Application


Multiple Subject Program Application

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014 admissions. We are in the EXTENDED application period--September 16 - October 15, 2013. Only complete applications will be accepted during the EXTENDED period.
The Priority Deadline was September 15, 2013.
 
 

Multiple Subject Blended Program Application

Note: the Multiple Subject Blended Program admits in Fall semester only
 

Single Subject Program Application

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014 admissions. We are in the EXTENDED application period--September 16 - October 15, 2013. Only complete applications will be accepted during the EXTENDED period.
The Priority Deadline was September 15, 2013.
 
 
Please see the Program Description for information about Single Subject content area admissions by semester.

Applications are in PDF format

Level II Education Specialist Credential Program

Admission to the Level II program occurs in Fall semester only. Contact the Credentials Office for more information. Program Description

Preliminary & Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC I, PASC II*)

 
*NOTE: Admission to PASC II will not be open for 2013-2014, except for Spring admits of QUALIFIED PASC I Interns. Contact the Credentials Office for more information

Reading and Language Programs

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014 admissions. The deadline for advanced credential and MA programs is November 1, 2013.
 
*NOTE: SSU School of Educations's Graduate Reading Program is currently redesigning its program to be in compliance with the upcoming new standards. The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credentials standards will be implemented as soon as fully approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Applications are in PDF format

Now accepting applications for Education Master's Degree programs for Spring 2014 admission. Application due dates vary by program, see dates below. Only complete applications accepted. Apply on or before November 1, 2013.

Early Childhood Education MA Concentration Application

 

Special Education MA Concentration Application

 

Educational Administration MA Concentration Application

 

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning MA Concentration Application

 

Reading and Language MA Concentration Application

 

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA Concentration Application

 

CANDEL: Joint Ed.D. Program with Sonoma State University and University of California, Davis. Apply for this program via the University of California, Davis School of Education


Spring 2014 ADMISSIONS

Now accepting applications for Spring 2014 admission for credential and graduate programs.

The EXTENDED Application Period for basic credential programs for Spring 2014 admission is September 16 - October 15, 2013. ONLY COMPLETE application packets will be accepted during the extended period.

The Priority Application Period for Spring admission was July 1, 2013 - September 15, 2013.

Application deadline for Master's and Advanced Credentials for Spring 2014 is November 1, 2013. Check the application download page for the latest information.

NEED PREREQUISITE COURSES? Contact the Credentials Office for information: 707-664-2832 or credentials.office@sonoma.edu

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