Application Deadlines

College of Education Application Dates and Deadlines

 Teacher Education

Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

Initial Program Application for Preliminary Multiple and Single Subject Credentials
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
Initial TED “TED Ready” Application for Liberal Studies Students (Combined with Phase 2 Application)
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
Initial TED Application for ITEP Students (Combined with Phase 2 Application)
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
MA in Education Curriculum and Instruction Option
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
MA in Education Dual Language Learning (DLL) Option
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
Early Admit for Fall (Summer Start): March 15th
DLL CertificateFinal Deadline: March 1stN/AEarly Admit for Fall (Summer Start): March 15th
Teacher Induction Program
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
Phase 2 ApplicationMarch 1stOctober 1stN/A
Phase 3 ApplicationMarch 1stOctober 1stN/A

Note: With the exception of undergraduate students completing the ITEP program, prospective credential and graduate students must complete a university application through Cal State Apply and a Program Application for the preferred COE Program. For more information on completing the university application through Cal State Apply and opening/closing dates, please see the application guide provided by CSUDH Graduate Studies: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/future-students/docs/csa-graduate-student-application-guide.pdf

 Special Education

Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

Initial Program Application for Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials (LBS & ITEP complete this application)
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
Note: May take SPE 480 and SPE 481 in Summer through Extended Education
MA in Special Education
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
Teacher Induction Program
  • Priority Deadline: May 1st
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Priority Deadline: October 1st
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A
Early Fieldwork Application
  • Application Opens: February 1st
  • Final Deadline: May 15th  
  • Application Opens: September 1st
  • Final Deadline: October 1st 
N/A
Directed Teaching/Student Teaching Application
  • Application Opens: February 1st
  • Final Deadline: March 1st  
  • Application Opens: September 1st
  • Final Deadline: October 1st 
N/A

Note: With the exception of undergraduate students completing the ITEP program, prospective credential and graduate students must complete a university application through Cal State Apply and a Program Application for the preferred COE Program. For more information on completing the university application through Cal State Apply and opening/closing dates, please see the application guide provided by CSUDH Graduate Studies: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/future-students/docs/csa-graduate-student-application-guide.pdf


 Counseling 

Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

MS Counseling, School or College options; and PPS Credential, CWA Authorization, and College Counseling Certificate
  • Cal State Apply Application Opens October 1st
  • Priority Deadline: December 1st
  • Final Deadline: February 1st  

N/A 

N/A

 

School Leadership

Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

Initial Program Application for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and MA in School Leadership
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  

N/A 

N/A
Induction/Clear Credential Administrative Services Program
  • Opens: July 1st 
  • Final Deadline: August 31st  
  • Opens: October 1st 
  • Final Deadline: January 15th
  • Opens: March 15th 
  • Final Deadline: June 1st

Note: With the exception of undergraduate students completing the ITEP program, prospective credential and graduate students must complete a university application through Cal State Apply and a Program Application for the preferred COE Program. For more information on completing the university application through Cal State Apply and opening/closing dates, please see the application guide provided by CSUDH Graduate Studies: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/future-students/docs/csa-graduate-student-application-guide.pdf



Heal Program

Program

Fall

Spring

Summer

Initial Program Application for Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL)
  • Final Deadline: June 1st  
  • Final Deadline: November 1st 
N/A