Teaching, Language Arts (M.A.T.)

Important Dates for Fall 2026

NOTE: You apply for fall even though the program starts in the summer.

Submit Cal State Apply Application

• Get general help and tips on how to complete the Cal State Apply application.

• Application Guide: Cal State Apply Tutorial (M.A.)

Choose the program name: Teaching - Language Arts Education (Summer only).

Cal State Apply

For this program, you are NOT required to complete the additional Interfolio program application. Instead, applicants must complete the Cal State Apply application and follow the directions below:

Program Materials Needed for Cal State Apply

Please gather the items below and have them ready to upload to the Cal State Apply application in the Program Materials box/quadrant:  

Statement of Purpose

Please provide a statement of purpose to include:

• philosophy of education;
• three most important things you learned in your credential program; and
• why you are interested in the master's program.

Your essay should be two pages maximum, and use font size 12.

We recommend uploading the document in PDF format.

Letter of Recommendation

Contact 1 individual who you have interacted with professionally and who would be able to write a letter of recommendation for you. 

Enter the recommender's name and email address into the Cal State Apply application, in the Program Materials box, under the "Recommendations" tab. Recommenders will submit their letters directly into the Cal State Apply Application.

Get in Touch

Application Process Questions

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Program Questions

• [email protected]
• Graduate Advisors: Eric Ginsberg and Marva Cappello