Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies.
Select your program of interest and follow the application process required. Each department follows an admission process specific to their programs.
Informational Workshops are available monthly.
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.
Credential Programs/Added Authorizations Admissions for Spring 2026
PROGRAM | APPLICATION PERIOD | INTERVIEW | ORIENTATION |
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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 |
Program | Spring 2026 |
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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 |