Prospective Students
College of Graduate Studies
- Student Services East
Room 1410 (SSE 1410)
5500 Campanile Drive - Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Phone: 1-619-594-5213
- Fax: 1-619-594-0189
- Email: [email protected]
Certificates/Credentials
Admission to a credential or certificate program
- New students who wish to pursue only an Advanced Credential or Advanced Certificate must apply to the appropriate program through Cal State Apply.
- New students who enter a “bundled” Master’s + Advanced Credential program submit only one Master’s application through Cal State Apply. Within the Cal State Apply process, you will have an opportunity to indicate the specific credential you are interested in.
- New students who enter a “bundled” Master’s + Advanced Certificate program submit only one Master’s application through Cal State Apply. Specific questions about the Certificate may not appear within the Cal State Apply process. If you are unclear whether you are applying to a bundled program, please contact the program’s graduate advisor.
- Students currently pursuing a Master’s or doctoral degree may add on an optional Advanced Certificate by initiating a “Request for Permission to Enter an Advanced Certificate Program” electronic form here. This form must be completed before completing 50% of the certificate units.
- Students currently pursuing a Master’s or doctoral degree may add on an optional Advanced Credential by contacting the credential office or advisor in the appropriate department/college. Each credential has its own process for this request. This form must be completed before completing 50% of the credential units.
List of all programs and graduate advisors
Graduate Certificate Programs (NonDegree)
Distance Education
Dual Language for Academic Literacy (External Program)
Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Education and Mental Health (EC-TEaMH)
Dual Language for Academic Literacy (External Program)
Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Education and Mental Health (EC-TEaMH)
Credentials Offered
Bilingual Multiple Subjects Preliminary Credential
Bilingual Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Clear for Multiple and Single Subject Credential
Bilingual Single Subject Preliminary Credential
Clear for Multiple and Single Subject Credential
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
School Counseling: MS plus Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
School Counseling: MS plus Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Social Work: MSW plus Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Special Education: Early Childhood Preliminary Credential
Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Preliminary Credential
Special Education: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Preliminary Credential
Speech Language Pathology Credential
Special Education: Early Childhood Preliminary Credential
Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Preliminary Credential
Special Education: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Preliminary Credential
Speech Language Pathology Credential