How to Apply

M.A. in Mathematics and Science Education with Credential

If you're applying to the M.A. stand-alone program, visit the M.A. How to Apply page.

Important Dates for Fall 2027

Item Due Date
1. Cal State Apply application
(opens August 1 each year)

February 1, 2027
2. Program application February 15, 2027
3. Official transcripts due February 15, 2027

Application Instructions

Step 1: Submit Cal State Apply Application to SDSU

SDSU uses the California State University common admission application through the Cal State Apply website. Complete the first steps through the SDSU Graduate Admissions Office.

SDSU Graduate Admissions: Steps to Apply

Selecting Your Program in Cal State Apply

Please select one of the program options below in Cal State Apply under the Add Program tab. For detailed information about each option, please contact the program advisor, Dr. Meredith Vaughn ([email protected]).

Be sure to choose your degree type as Graduate and choose to apply to one of these program names:

  • Mathematics and Science Education (MA) with Multiple Subject (Preliminary) Credential (Hybrid)
  • Mathematics and Science Education (MA) with Single Subject (Preliminary) Credential (Hybrid)

Step 2: Submit Slate Application to Program

Within 72 hours of submitting your Cal State Apply application, you will receive an email containing a personalized link to Slate, where you must complete your program application.

Please ensure that all required program-specific documents listed below are prepared in advance and ready to upload to your Slate application.

 
Materials Needed for Slate

Visit the Credential Program Admissions page for details about the required application materials below.

  • Credential Program Application Fee
  • Certificate of Clearance or Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Subject Matter Competency
  • Tuberculosis Clearance
  • Media Upload
  • Early Field Experience

View Credential Admission Requirements

Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts

After you submit your Cal State Apply application, send Official Transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended to SDSU. Continue to monitor your email account for correspondence from SDSU.

Step 4: Monitor my.SDSU

Be sure to follow all instructions provided by SDSU, particularly those related to setting up your my.SDSU account. Once your account is active, regularly monitor your my.SDSU Application To-Do List for any items or requests issued by Graduate Admissions. Prompt attention to these items is essential to avoid delays in the processing of your application.

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