You may apply on the same application form to one program or a combination of the three Reading and Language programs listed below:

• Reading Certificate, Trasitioning to Reading and Literacy Added Authorization*

• Reading Specialist, transitioning to Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential*

• M.A. in Education: Reading and Language Education

*These programs are currently transitioning to the revised reading standards.

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. Please apply to SSU via www.csumentor.edu for your semester of interest.

• Download the Reading and Language Program Application (PDF), and closely follow all step-by-step instructions in that document.

• Contact us in the Student Services/Credentials office at 707-664-2832 or credentials.office@sonoma.edu if you have questions about the application process.