M.A. Program Admission

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Click the links below to find out each program's admission requirements and how to apply to the program:

arrowMaster of Arts in Educational Administration

arrowMaster of Arts in Education, option in Computer Education and Technology Leadership

arrowMaster of Arts in Education, option in Educational Foundations

arrowMaster of Arts in Education, option in New Media Design and Production

arrowMaster of Arts in Education, option in Research and Evaluation

arrowMaster of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

 

M.A. in Educational Administration

Admission Requirements:

In addition to general university requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants to a master's degree program must meet the following requirements:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally' accredited institution of higher education.
  • Positive review of application materials and assignment of permanent advisor.
  • A valid California professional teaching credential or any equivalent credential approved by the California commission on teachercredentialing.
  • A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
  • Two years of successful teaching or service experience in K-12 schools with a California Professional Teaching
  • Credential or any equivalent credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • Successful completion of the writing proficiency examination (WPE) or any equivalent inventory approved by the university.
  • Three (3) positive recommendation letters, including one from a practicing school administrator.
  • Meeting of admission standards developed by the division (refer to the current EDAD student handbook).
  • Orientation/screening interviews with program faculty. 
  • A program of study approved by the adviser and division chair.
 

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M.A. in Education, option in Computer Education and Technology Leadership

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission to CSULA.
  • Completion of an application to the division and the college.
  • A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation.
  • EDIT 430 or EDIT 431 with grade of “B” or better.
  • Official program of study approved by the advisor, division chair, and associate dean.
 

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M.A. in Education, option in Educational Foundations

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission to CSULA.
  • Completion of an application to the division and the college.
  • A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation.
  • Official program of study approved by the advisor, division chair, and associate dean.
 

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M.A. in Education, option in New Media Design and Production

Program on Hold.

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission to CSULA.
  • Completion of an application to the division and the college.
  • A 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation.
  • EDIT 430 or EDIT 431 with grade of “B” or better.
  • Official program of study approved by the advisor, division chair, and associate dean.
 

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M.A. in Education, option in Research and Evaluation

Program on Hold.

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission to CSULA.
  • Completion of an application to the division and the college.
  • A 3.0 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation.
  • Official program of study approved by the advisor, division chair, and associate dean.
 

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Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages  (TESOL)

Admission Requirements:

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted.  Students must first apply for admission to the University in graduate standing.  Then, they must make formal application to the Charter College of Education and the TESOL Program. Once they gain admission to the university with graduate status, they must consult a faculty adviser for program planning. 

Prerequisites (all students):

  • ENGL 401 English Language in America  (4) or
    TESL 400 Linguistics in Language Education (4)
    with grade of B or better.
  • One year of college level study in a foreign language or equivalent.

For Visa Students (in addition):

  • Minimum 600 (paper-based or 250 computer-based) score on TOEFL, with at least 60 on each of the sections, or 550 score on TOEFL and minimum 5 score on Test of Written English.
 

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For further information, contact the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education, King Hall C2098, phone: (323) 343-4330.