Dual Language for Academic Literacy Certificate Program Application

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Dual Language for Academic Literacy Certificate Program, How to Apply

Learn how to apply to the Dual Language for Academic Literacy Certificate Program.

Item	Due Date
1. Cal State Apply application (opens October 1)	March 1, 2019 Complete Cal State Apply ASAP We recommend that you complete the Cal State Apply application ASAP as you will need to be assigned an SDSU red ID to complete the Program application. It can take up to a week to be assigned a red ID after submission of this application. If you have not yet been assigned your red ID and need to submit your Program application please enter 800000000 as your red ID number so that you will be able to submit your application by the deadline.
2. Program application	March 1, 2019
3. Transcripts due	April 1, 2019

If you have questions about the application process or program itself, contact [email protected] or visit the Dual Language Certificate page.

The university application link is www.calstate.edu/apply

Link to tips on completing the Cal State Apply University application.
Are you having trouble with the Cal State Apply application? If so, email [email protected] right away for assistance.

Follow the steps below to apply to the Dual Language for Academic Literacy Certificate Program:

You must first apply to the California State University via Cal State Apply.
Next, request official transcripts.
Then, apply to the SDSU College of Education program which offers the certificate you seek.

Request that your official transcripts be sent to SDSU, following instructions on our Submit Test Scores and Transcripts page.

Gather the items below and have them ready to upload to the program application:

Teaching Credential: You will be required to enter the Credential Document Number from your teaching credential. If you are in the process of finishing a credential program, you can enter the date when you will be finished.
Statement of Purpose: Upload a 500-800 word writing sample (double-spaced with 12 point font) that addresses the following:
- Your background or experiences working in diverse school and community settings
- How the certificate program can contribute to your further learning and development
- Your goals as a graduate student and educational professional
Letter of Recommendation: Contact one individual who you have interacted with professionally and would be able to write a letter of recommendation for you. Recommenders will submit their letters directly into the Online Program application.

Your program application has been created in a system called Interfolio. For help, refer to this Interfolio Tutorial (PDF).