Preliminary Credential Programs Application Overview
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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.
Requirements to enter Preliminary Credential Program
Degree verified from accredited university
GPA: 2.50 (cumulative) or 2.75 in last 60 semester units
Pre-Req Courses to enter Multiple Subject Credential Program
Pre-Reqs Completed: EDUC 417 and EDMS 419
Pre-Req Courses to enter Single Subject Credential Program
Pre-Reqs Completed: EDUC 417 and EDSS 418
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-reqs as a post-bac student. Please contact credentials.office@sonoma.edu for the application.
Candidates cannot move forward to the interview stage until they have submitted a complete application.
Documents to submit
Basic Skills Requirement (submit one of following):
confirmation of passage of exam
registration of exam
Subject Matter Competency (submit one of following):
confirmation of completion of waiver program
passage of CSET exam
registration of CSET exam
BA Degree in qualifying major
Overview of Submission Process
Contact Us
Contact the Credentials & Graduate Admissions Office with any admission or application questions.