Admission and Application Information
Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration (MSEDAD) and/or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
How to submit an application
1. Go to Cal State Apply
and create an account.
2. Add the program of interest to your dashboard. See sections below about how to search for the programs.
3. There are four quadrants that make up the application. Be sure that you fill out each section completely.
4. Submit your completed application by the admission deadlines listed near the end of this page.
5. Once your application is complete, submit it and pay the application fee.
6. Send in official transcripts from the institution where your bachelor's degree was earned.
Note: It can take up to five business days to receive confirmation from CSU Fullerton that your application was received and to be issued your CWID (campus wide identification number).
It is highly recommended that those interested in the PASC should apply for the MSEDAD.
MS in Educational Leadership and Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
There are a few ways to search for this program:
1. In the search bar, enter: Educational Leadership and Administration
2. In the search bar, enter: Fullerton. You will see a complete list of all CSUF programs available (graduate and credential).
3. Using the search filters, enter the following:
- Campus - CSU Fullerton
- Start term - Fall
- Delivery - Hybrid
Once you have located the program, click on the blue plus sign to the left of the name. Click "continue."
Review your selections. Be sure that you have selected the correct program at CSU Fullerton before you move forward.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC only)
In Cal State Apply, this program is named as "Services Credential - Preliminary Adminstrative Services." There are a few ways to search for this program:
1. In the search bar, enter the full name noted above.
2. In the search bar, enter: Services Credential or Preliminary Administrative Services.
3. In the search bar, enter: Fullerton. You will see a complete list of all CSUF programs available (graduate and credential).
4. Using the search filters, enter the following:
- Campus - CSU Fullerton
- Start term - Fall
- Delivery - Hybrid
Once you have located the program, click on the blue plus sign to the left of the name. Click "continue."
Review your selections. Be sure that you have selected the correct program at CSU Fullerton before you move forward.
Prepare Supplemental Materials for the Application*
*For the combined MSEDAD/PASC and the PASC standalone, all materials listed below are required as part of the application. Pay close attention to item #6.
All supplemental materials must be uploaded/entered directly into the Cal State Apply application.
- CV/Resume
- Verification of Teaching Experience Form (HERE
)
- Notice to District Superintendent Form (HERE
)
- Teaching Credential (with valid date)
- Copy of unofficial transcripts (from the bachelor degree granting institution)
- Three department recommendation forms (recommenders can access the form HERE
and must upload to Cal State Apply) NOTE:
Please contact your recommenders prior to listing them in the application. You should also provide them with the link to the department recommendation form and share that they will be receiving a separate notification from Cal State Apply about submission.
- Personal statement response. Please read instructions and preview the prompt HERE
.
FALL ADMISSION DEADLINES
Application opens in Cal State Apply: October 1st
Priority deadline: February 1st.*
Final application deadline: May 31st.
*
Please note:
Applications may be submited after the February deadline; however, admission decisions will be prioritized for those who apply by that date. If the cohort reaches capacity, then applications received after the priority deadline, will be placed on a waitlist. At that time, applications will be processed if a space becomes available. Should applicants have any questions regarding this process prior to submitting, please email our department at
edleadership@fullerton.edu
.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Post-baccalaureate applicants (post-bacc certificates, credentials, master’s, doctoral) are required to provide transcripts from the institution in which their bachelor’s degree (and master’s degree, if applicable) was earned.* Note that CSUF Admissions may request additional transcripts after an application is processed.
Sending official transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent directly to CSUF Office of Admissions.* See the
Office of Admissions web page
for instructions. Transcripts should be ordered
before
the application deadline. CSUF Office of Admissions is unable to provide final admission decisions until official documents are processed by the university.
*If you attended Cal State Fullerton previously, you do not need to send CSUF transcripts since they may still be on file with the campus. You will be notified if any other documentation is required.
CREDENTIAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY PARTICIPATION POLICY (PASC ONLY)
All program coursework, including all requirements for student teaching, must be satisfactorily met and the credential commencement fee must be paid in order to participate in the commencement ceremony. This includes all MSCP paperwork and evaluations. Candidates that complete program requirements after the ceremony date will be invited to participate in the ceremony the following year. Special circumstances may be presented to a designated faculty committee and permission to participate will be considered. Please note the credential commencement fee is a non-refundable fee, paid regardless of participation in the ceremony.
