Application Overview
Application Checklists
- Multiple Subject Credential Application Checklist
- Single Subject Credential Application Checklist
- Special Education Credential Application Checklist
- Administrative Services Credential Application Checklist
- Reading & Literacy Added Authorization Admissions Checklist
- MA in Education Application Checklist
- MA Counseling (CMHC) Application Checklsit
- MA in Counseling (PPS) Application Checklist
- MA ECE Application Checklist
Preliminary Credential Program Application Submission Periods
Fall Admission: October 1st – February 28th
Spring Admission: August 1st – September 30th
Check our Admissions webpage for application deadlines and extensions.
Overview of Application Process
Candidates submit one application if they currently attend SSU as a post-bac student and are completing a MA Program, Credential Program or are taking the pre-requisite courses. Please contact credentials.office@sonoma.edu for the application. All other candidates MUST submit a program application via CALSTATE Apply Applications are reviewed in the order received.
Candidates cannot move forward to the interview stage until they have submitted a complete application. Please carefully review the specific program application checklists to make sure ALL documents listed are submitted.
NOTE: Applications marked "complete" on CalState Apply does not indicate all program documents have been submitted. A status of an application is sent to applicants when the application is processed.
Contact Us
Contact the Credentials & Graduate Admissions Office with any admission or application questions.