Before applying to the Single Subject Credential Program - Attend an Overview
You must attend a mandatory 90 minute overview where you will receive detailed information about our program options and the application process. This is your time to ask all your questions about the program and admissions so come prepared with questions. Please review this Program Admission Details and Requirements document and keep it handy during the overview. You will be asked to upload evidence of your attendance at this overview in your application materials while applying through Cal State Apply. Attending one meeting is mandatory if you are applying for the credential program.
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Zoom
*Refer to our scheduled meeting dates and Zoom link below. RSVP is not required.
- May 13, 2026 (Wednesday): 2:30pm-4pm
- May 27, 2026 (Wednesday): 9am-10:30am
- June 4, 2026 (Thursday): 3pm-4:30pm
- June 8, 2026 (Monday): 11am-12:30pm
- June 16, 2026 (Tuesday): 9am-10:30am
- June 24, 2026 (Wednesday): 3pm-4:30pm
- July 14, 2026 (Tuesday): 9am-10:30am
- July 21, 2026 (Tuesday): 11:30am-1pm
- July 31, 2026 (Friday): 3:30pm-5pm
- August 3, 2026 (Monday): 3pm-4:30pm
- August 12, 2026 (Wednesday): 11am-12:30pm
- August 17, 2026 (Monday): 11am-12:30pm
- August 26, 2026 (Wednesday): 1pm-2:30pm
Overview Zoom Link
*Log into the Zoom session a few minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The meeting will be closed after 15 minutes.If you are unable to log in by the start of the meeting, please plan to attend at a time in which you can attend the entire meeting. To receive credit for attendance of the in-person overview, all participants must stay to the end at which time you will verify your attendance.
Information about prerequisite courses required for admissions:
There are five prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to entering the credential program: EDSC 310, 320, 330, 340, and an approved Ethnic Studies course. Prerequisites for the teacher credential program can be taken at CSUF or at other institutions. They can be in progress at the time your application is submitted but must be completed before the start of the program. If taken at other schools, please check our course equivalency list here before enrolling to ensure you are selecting the correct courses. If you plan to take the EDSC prerequisites at CSUF, you may take them through CSUF’s Extension program (8-week online courses) or through Open University (15-week courses during the regular Fall or Spring semester, online or face-to-face).
Visit the Ethnic Studies Requirement for Credential Programs website for the list of approved courses.
Priority Deadlines
Applications with proper documentation submitted by the priority deadlines below will receive full consideration. It is recommended that you submit your application by the first priority deadline, if possbile. Prerequisite courses may be in progress at time of application submission, however, they must be complete before the start of the program.
Applications and supporting documents submitted AFTER the second priority deadline may only be reviewed if space is avialable in the specific subject area. Please email the admissions advisor at [email protected] if you are considering submitting an application after the second priority deadline.
If you have any questions regarding this process prior to submitting an application, please email [email protected].
Applicants who are planning to apply for Financial Aid should not wait until admission is granted. Apply for financial aid as soon as possible.
SPRING ADMISSIONS PRIORITY DEADLINES (Application window for Spring 2027 opens July 1)
| First Priority Deadline |
*Second Priority Deadline |
Decision Notification by |
| September 15 |
October 15 |
November 30 |
FALL ADMISSIONS PRIORITY DEADLINES (Application window for Fall 2027 opens August 1, submission opens October 1)
| First Priority Deadline |
*Second Priority Deadline |
Decision Notification by |
| November 15 |
February 15 |
April 30 |
*Applications received after the second priority deadline will be waitlisted and may be considered if space is available in the program.
Application workshop
If you need assistance with your Cal State Apply application, attend an Application Workshop. This is a step-by-step tutorial on completing each quadrant of the Cal State Apply application.
Registration is required by filling out this Google form.
**Application Workshop Dates
- July 17, 2026 (Friday): 2pm-3pm
- August 6, 2026 (Thursday): 12pm-1pm
- August 28, 2026 (Friday): 11am-12pm
**Only those who have already attended an Overview session and have started the application checklist may attend the application workshop.
