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Admission to Program

Program Requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the University, specific requirements for admission to classified status in the Correctional and Alternative Education Program (EDCA) follow:

  1. A valid teaching credential or teaching experience;
  2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in all courses taken in education;
  3. Completion of the Graduate Entrance Requirement (the Expository Writing Requirement);
  4. Three letters of recommendation, one from the school where the candidate has most recently taught or is currently teaching, to be evaluated by faculty members in the program

Application Process

Complete the online CSUSB Admissions Form that you will find at CSU Mentor. Parts A and B of the University Graduate Application Form must be submitted to the Admissions Office six weeks before the quarter begins.

You must also request official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions you attended; they should be sent to the Admissions Office in University Hall. Applications will not be reviewed unless official transcripts are received and the application fee is paid. If you have any questions about the suitability of transcripts, contact the Admissions office.

Interested persons can follow the links below for more information