Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies.
NOTE: Applicants are required to attend an Information Workshop prior to applying to any credential program. Informational Workshops are available monthly.
Select your program of interest and follow the application process required. Each program follows an admission process specific to their program.
Want to learn about financial resources? Visit the Credential Program Cost and Fees page.
Contact the Credentials & Graduate Admissions Office if you have questions or need assistance. Please review the Pre-Admission Disclosure. Please contact Maricela Ibarra if you have any questions.
Apply now to secure your spot in the program.
Spring 2026 Application Deadlines
Credential Programs/Added Authorizations Admissions
| PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD | INTERVIEW | ORIENTATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Subject Prerequisites | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Single Subject Prerequisites | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Multiple Subject Credential | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | Rolling | TBA |
| Single Subject Credential | CLOSED | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education Credential | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | Rolling | TBA |
| Administrative Services Credential | Not Accepting Applications | ||
| Bilingual Added Authorization | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Early Childhood Special Ed. Added Auth. | August 1 to November 30, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
| Reading and Literacy Added Authorization | On Hiatus till further notice |
Graduate Programs
| Program | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| MA- Counseling | CLOSED |
| MA- Early Childhood Education | August 1 to November 30, 2025 |
| MA- Educational Leadership | Not Accepting Applications |
| MA- EDUCATION: Curriculum Teaching & Learning | August 1 to November 30, 2025 |
| MA- EDUCATION: Special Education | August 1 to November 30, 2025 |
| MA- EDUCATION: Reading & Language | On Hiatus till further notice |
Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
Credential Programs/Added Authorizations
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD | INTERVIEW | ORIENTATION |
| Multiple Subject Prerequisites | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Single Subject Prerequisites | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Multiple Subject Credential | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | Rolling | TBA |
| Single Subject Credential | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | Rolling | TBA |
| Special Eduction Credential | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | Rolling | TBA |
| Bilingual Added Authorization | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Early Childhood Special Ed. Added Auth | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 | N/A | N/A |
| Reading and Literacy Added Authorization | On Hiatus till further notice | ||
Graduate Programs
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD |
| MA-Counseling | October 1 to December 1, 2025 |
| MA-Early Childhood Education | CLOSED |
| MA-EDUCATION: Curriculum Teaching & Learning | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 |
| MA-EDUCATION: Special Education | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 |
| MA-EDUCATION: Teaching | October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 (Contract [email protected] for application details) |
| MA-EDUCATION: Reading & Language | On Hiatus till further notice |