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Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Education (Reading) and/or the California Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential program must complete a university application for admission. Admission requirements include the following:
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted (applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be conditionally admitted)
  • Good standing at the last college attended
  • Approved undergraduate major
  • California Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential. (by completion of the program - Specialist Credential only*)
  • Successful teaching experience at elementary, secondary or college levels, or other approved experience (by completion of the program - Specialist Credential only*)
Candidates may enroll in the Masters and/or Specialist Credential program without prior teaching experience; however, in order to earn the Specialist Credential, candidates must have verification of three years of successful teaching experience (candidates may complete the teaching requirement while taking courses).

Admission to the California Reading Certificate Program: See separate admissions requirements on the menu button link to that program description.

Admission to the Postsecondary Reading Certificate Program: See separate admissions requirements on the menu button link to that program description.

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