Welcome to our Admissions Information Page for Credential and Graduate Programs at the CSUCI School of Education!


Credential Programs: Application Deadlines

Credential Prerequisites (Phase I):

  • Spring 2027 application cycle July 1, 2026- October 22, 2026
  • Fall 2027 application cycle January 5, 2027- March 2, 2026

Credential Program (Phase II):

    • Fall 2027 application cycle January 5, 2027- April 6, 2027

PLEASE NOTE: In order for an application to be considered, it must be submitted by the deadline with ALL application requirements (including exam scores). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Notice to Students Regarding Professional Licensure and Certification



Graduate Programs: Application Deadlines

  • Applications for Fall 2027 M.A. in Education: Educational Leadership-Higher Education Concentration open November 1, 2026.
    • Priority application deadline: February 19, 2027
    • Application deadline: April 15, 2027
  • Applications for Summer 2026 M.A. in Early Childhood Studies open October 1, 2026.
    • Priority Application deadline 1/29/2027
    • Regular Applciation deadline 2/15/2027
  • Applications for Summer 2027 M.S. School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential open October 1, 2026.
    • Priority application deadline: January 29, 2027
    • Regular application deadline: April 1, 2027

  • Applications for Summer 2027 Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ) open October 1, 2026. 
    • Application deadline: January 8, 2027

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