Admission Information

Steps to Apply for Admission to the MA Program in Education:

Meet the following prerequisites:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Teaching credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist). Credential candidates may apply for admission to the graduate program at the beginning of Clinical Practice.
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
4. Foreign students must take the TOEFL. See the University’s Graduate Student Handbook for current information on minimum passing scores.

If you are currently enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona:

1. Meet the prerequisites specified above.
2. Complete the Petition to Change/Add Graduate Degree Objective form. For more information regarding this form please email Ms. Rebecca Briseno
3. Once you receive the official letter of admission to the graduate program, make an appointment with the MA faculty advisor.

If you are not currently enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona:

1. Meet the prerequisites specified above.
2. Fill out the CSU Graduate Application (Cal State Apply)
3. Once you have received your letter of admission, make an appointment with the MA faculty advisor for advising.

Please see the FAQ for the minimum requirements to apply to a Master of Arts in Education program.