Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Program Application

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Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Program, How to Apply

On this page: Learn how to apply to the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Program.

In the right place? Interested in the Online Only Reading Certificate? For information on the online version of this program visit the College of Extended Studies Reading Certificate web page.

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 15, 2019
3. Transcripts due	April 1, 2019

If you have questions about the application process, email Dr. Marva Cappello ([email protected]). For program information, visit the Reading Specialist Added Authorization web page.
Learn more about added authorizations on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) website.

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 Dr. Marva Cappello ([email protected]) right away for assistance.

To schedule an advising appointment, email Dr. Marva Cappello ([email protected]).

Follow the steps below to apply to the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization 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 added authorization you seek.

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

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

Statement of Purpose: Write a Statement of Purpose essay based on this prompt - "What are your professional goals, and how do you expect this graduate program to help you meet those goals?" Your essay should be 2 pages maximum, using a size 12 font.
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).