Credentials
Credentials are offered at the SDSU main campus, SDSU Imperial Valley Campus or through the SDSU External Degree/Self-support programs.
How to Apply
- Apply to the university through Cal State Apply.
- Submit required documents to Graduate Admissions.
- Submit department required materials. Please see individual program requirements below for more details.
Review detailed instructions on how to apply on the Graduate Steps to Apply website or if you are an applicant who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 visa visit the International Graduate Steps to Apply website.
SDSU Main Campus
SDSU's main campus is located northeast of downtown San Diego, just off Interstate 8 and conveniently located along the San Diego Trolley Green Line.
This program is not open at this time.
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1170
Campus Location: NE 70
Tel: (619) 594-6665
Fax: (619) 594-6628
Adviser
Yasemin Turan-Qian
(619) 594-4318
[email protected]
NE 72A
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Teacher Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1153
Campus Location: EBA 255
Tel: (619) 594-6131
Fax: (619) 594-7828
Adviser
Marva Cappello
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit Interfolio program application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Interfolio Program Application – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Educational Leadership Department
College of Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1190
Campus Location: NE 166
Tel: (619) 594-4063
Fax: (619) 594-3825
Admissions Coordinator
Rachael Stewart
(619) 594-1338
[email protected]
NE 162J
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Social Work
College of Health and Human Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4119
Campus Location: HH 119
Tel: (619) 594-6865
Fax: (619) 594-5991
Department Website
[email protected]
Admissions Director
Cheryl James
(619) 594-5710
[email protected]
HH 118
Admissions Coordinator
Emily Sapp
(619) 594-1480
[email protected]
HH 119E
Fall 2019 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*All application materials must be submitted to Graduate Admissions and to the department by February 1 to receive admissions priority. Please check the department website for specific department deadlines.
Contact Information
Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1170
Campus Location: NE 70
Tel: (619) 594-6665
Fax: (619) 594-6628
Adviser
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Teacher Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1153
Campus Location: EBA 255
Tel: (619) 594-6131
Fax: (619) 594-7828
Adviser
Marva Cappello
[email protected]
Fall 2019 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*All official transcripts and test scores must be submitted to Graduate Admissions by the file completion deadline. A complete College of Education admission application and all supporting documents are due to the Credential Department by March 1. Please visit the department's website and the College of Education's admission application for details.
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
College of Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152
Campus Location: EBA 248
Tel: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183
Adviser
Fall 2019 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*All official transcripts and test scores must be submitted to Graduate Admissions by the file completion deadline. A complete College of Education admission application and all supporting documents are due to the Credential Department by March 1. Please visit the department website and the College of Education's admission application for details.
Contact Information
School of Teacher Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1153
Campus Location: EBA 255
Tel: (619) 594-6131
Fax: (619) 594-7828
Adviser
SDSU Imperial Valley Campus
SDSU's Imperial Valley Campus is located 120 miles east of San Diego.
This program is not open at this time.
Department Materials
Complete the program application using Taskstream. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – June 6
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – June 21
- Complete Taskstream program application – June 6
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Division of Education
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley Campus
720 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Campus Location: Faculty Offices West 179
Tel: (760) 768-5512
Fax: (760) 768-5529
Adviser/Credential Analyst
Beatriz Wong
(760) 768-5551
[email protected]
WFO 179
Department Materials
Complete the program application using Taskstream. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – June 6
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – June 21
- Complete Taskstream program application – June 6
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Division of Education
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley Campus
720 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Campus Location: Faculty Offices West 179
Tel: (760) 768-5512
Fax: (760) 768-5529
Adviser/Credential Analyst
Beatriz Wong
(760) 768-5551
[email protected]
WFO 179
Department Materials
Complete the program application using Taskstream. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – June 6
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – June 21
- Complete Taskstream program application– June 6
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Division of Education
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley Campus
720 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Campus Location: Faculty Offices West 179
Tel: (760) 768-5512
Fax: (760) 768-5529
Adviser/Credential Analyst
Beatriz Wong
(760) 768-5551
[email protected]
WFO 179
SDSU External Degree/Self-Support
SDSU also offers External Degree/Self-Support programs - these programs are not subsidized by the State of California and students are expected to pay the full tuition fees.
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Please note that the Cal State Apply application must be completed PRIOR to the program application. Please plan to complete the Cal State Apply application AT LEAST one week before the program deadline.
Fall 2019 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Contact Information
School of Teacher Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1153
Campus Location: EBA 255
Tel: (619) 594-6131
Fax: (619) 594-7828