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California State University Monterey Bay invites applications for the M.A. in Education.  Applications for Fall semester are due April 1st,  applications for Spring semester are due November 1.

Admission into the program is competitive. The admission criteria include the following:

1. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university.  Admission and Records will verify your prior degree and your GPA. 

2. Grade point average of at least 2.75 at the undergraduate level and 3.00 at the post-baccalaureate level. Those who do not meet these minimum GPA requirements, but are otherwise strong candidates, may request Provisional Admission. 

3.  Match between your background and professional goals, and our program. We will assess this match on the basis of your professional goal statement and your letters of recommendation.

4. Successful substantive prior work or personal experience that reflects some of the program's core outcomes. 

Students may transfer in up to two graduate courses that are no more than 7 years old at the time of the student's proposed graduation, and that fit the general focus of the program. Students with courses that are older than 7 years may be able to do some additional work to demonstrate that they have kept current in the field that the credits represent.  Students will need to submit a syllabus or course description of any requested transfer credits.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY

Students will need to apply to both the University and the M.A. in Education program.

University Application Process

1. Apply to CSU Monterey Bay. This requires that a Graduate application be filed with Admissions and Records. Contact Admissions and Records to obtain an application, at (831) 582-3518, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955. 
Or apply to CSU online.

2. Pay $55.00 application fee.

3. Have official transcripts mailed directly to the Office of Admissions and Records, from each college and university attended. Have your transcripts sent immediately; this is often a slow process.

M.A. in Education Application Process

1. Complete the application form on the next page.

2. Write a two-three page typed essay that addresses how your goals match the focus of this program.  In other words, why are you interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Education degree, why are you selecting this program, and how would this degree contribute to your own professional goals?

3. Send two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic work and/or professional work. The letters  should address why you should be admitted into this graduate program.
 

Mail to: MA in Education Program, College of Professional Studies, California State University Monterey Bay, 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955. FAX (831) 582-3585 Tel: (831) 582-3641

Admission to all programs and degrees in Education is by selection process, and is contingent on program space available. Meeting minimal admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
 

Application Form

California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Monterey, Seaside CA, 93955, U.S.A. 
Telephone: (831) 582-4094