Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for the M.Ed.

1. Application for admission and application fee.
2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
3. A Statement of purpose (double spaced, 1, 500 words) that includes an articulation of the following:
   1. Your reasons for entering teacher leadership as a profession.
   2. Any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study.
   3. Your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in school leadership.
4. Current résumé.
5. Two letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate succeed in graduate school and the potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.

In addition, applicants for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must include the following:

1. Proof of a valid prerequisite California credential in teaching, pupil personnel, librarianship, health services, clinical services or rehabilitative services.
2. A minimum of four years of full-time experience is required for admission (five years required to be eligible for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential).
3. Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent).