Credentials

Credentials are offered at the San Diego campus (SDSU), SDSU Imperial Valley (SDSU IV) or through SDSU Global Campus (SDSU GC).

How to Apply

Apply to the university through Cal State Apply.
Submit required documents to Graduate Admissions.
Submit department required materials. Please review individual program requirements for more details.

Review more detailed instructions on how to apply on the Graduate Students web page. If you are a graduate applicant who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 Visa, review the International Graduate Students web page.

Added Authorization Specialist Credential - Bilingual (SDSU)

Department Materials

Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – April 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 15
Complete Program Application – April 15

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 31
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – September 15
Complete Program Application – August 31

Contact Information

Dual Language and English Learner Education
Campus Location: LH 332
[email protected]

Advisor

Mary Waldron
[email protected]

Added Authorization Specialist Credential - Bilingual (SDSU IV)

Department Materials

Complete the program application. Consult the Division of Education website for details concerning required materials.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – February 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – February 15
Complete program application – February 1

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Not currently accepting applications for spring semester

Contact Information

Division of Education
Campus Location: Faculty Offices West 179

Advisor/Credential Analyst

Beatriz Wong
[email protected]

Admission Coordinator

Ana Guardado Loza
[email protected]

Added Authorization Specialist Credential - Early Childhood Special Education (SDSU)

Department Materials

Consult the department website for details.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – February 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – February 15
Complete Program Application – February 15

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Not currently accepting applications for spring semester

Contact Information

Department of Special Education
Campus Location: NE 70

Advisor

Yasemin Turan-Qian
[email protected]

Admission Coordinator

Stephanie Kearney
[email protected]

Added Authorization Specialist Credential - Reading and Literacy (SDSU)

Department Materials

Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – February 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – February 15
Complete Program Application – February 15

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Not currently accepting applications for spring semester

Contact Information

School of Teacher Education
Campus Location: LH 255

Admission Coordinator

Stephanie Kearney
[email protected]

Education Service Credential - Preliminary Administrative Services (SDSU)

Department Materials

Submit program application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – February 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – February 15
Complete Program Application – March 1

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Not currently accepting applications for spring semester

Contact Information

Educational Leadership Department
Campus Location: NE 166

Admissions Coordinator

Dalia Corrigan
[email protected]

Education Service Credential - Preliminary Administrative Services (SDSU GC)

For detailed instructions on the application process, including deadlines, please visit the Global Campus website.

Education Service Credential - Pupil Personnel Services – School of Social Work Credential (SDSU)

Department Materials

Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – December 15

Spring 2026 Deadlines

Not currently accepting applications for spring semester

Contact Information

School of Social Work
Campus Location: HH 119

Admissions Coordinator

Kristen Frelke
[email protected]

Education Specialist Credential - Special Education (SDSU)

Department Materials

Consult the department website for details.

Fall 2025 Deadlines*

Submit Cal State Apply Application – February 1
Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – February 15
Complete Program Application – March 1

*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 February 1. Please visit the department website and the College of Education's admission application for details.