School of Education School of Education Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Educational Administration Supplemental Application Fall 2018 1
Master of Arts in Education Educational Administration Fall 2018 Supplemental Application Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Education Educational Administration program at California State University San Marcos. Applying to the School of Education is a two-part process. Part one of the application process is to apply to CSUSM through a system called Cal State Apply. Part two of the application is to submit this Supplemental Application with supporting documents to the School of Education. Applying to the program requires a $55 fee to complete the Cal State Apply Application. NOTE: DO NOT upload any supporting documents (test scores, transcripts, statement of purpose, etc.) through the Cal State Apply application system as all requested materials will need to be submitted directly to the School of Education. The Deadline to Apply is June 15, 2018 at 5pm PST. All materials must be received in order for your application to be reviewed. Once your Supplemental Application has been received and processed, you will receive a confirmation email. Application Checklist: CSUSM Application via Cal State Apply at https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/graduate School of Education Supplemental Application Completed Supplemental Application Packet (pages 3-9) Official Transcripts (Transcripts from CSUSM are note required) Verification of Valid and Clear Teaching Credential 2 Letters of Recommendation Employment Verification on School/District Letterhead (Minimum 4 years fulltime) Statement of Purpose Return Completed Supplemental Application packet to: CEHHS Student Services Attn: Nam Nguyen California State University San Marcos 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road University Hall, Room 221 San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 For questions or assistance with the Master of Arts in Education - Educational Administration Application Process, please contact Nam Nguyen at pnguyen@csusm.edu School of Education California State University San Marcos 2
Master of Arts in Education - Educational Administration Supplemental Application Please indicate which path you intend to pursue: Preliminary Educational Administration Services Credential ONLY Preliminary Educational Administration Services Credential AND Master of Arts in Education Part One Personal Information Social Security Number: CSUSM Student ID No. (if available): Date of Birth: Legal Name Last First Middle Maiden/Former Address Street City State ZIP Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Primary Email: Secondary Email: Gender: Male Female Ethnic Identity (Optional): I am a CSUSM Graduate Yes No Will you be applying for Federal Financial Aid? Yes No College/University where bachelor s degree was granted Academic Major Date of degree of completion Check the following boxes to indicate your initial (basic) teaching credential. Please attach a copy of valid teaching credential. Applicants with an Initial Teaching Credential from outside of the State of California will be required to furnish proof of the credential and will be required to meet California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards. Single Subject (Secondary Education) Education Specialist (Special Education) Mark the appropriate box: I am currently credentialed in the State of California I am NOT currently credentialed in the State of California Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) Other (please list) Part Two Admissions Documents 1. Graduate Application: Complete CSUSM graduate application online at https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/graduate Application submitted Date submitted: School of Education California State University San Marcos 3
2. Official Transcripts: Please list all colleges and universities. All applicants must submit one set of official transcripts from each college or university attended in order to be considered for admission. NOTE: You will NOT be required to submit transcripts for any coursework completed at CSUSM. Name of Institution Dates of Attendance/Graduation There are two ways to submit official transcripts: OPTION ONE: Request official transcripts from all institutions and have them mailed directly to CEHHS Student Services: California State University San Marcos CEHHS Student Services, University Hall 221 c/o Nam Nguyen 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 OPTION TWO: Request official transcripts from all institutions to be sent directly to you, and then deliver them (UNOPENED, with the stamp and/or seal still intact) to: Nam Nguyen CEHHS Student Services University Hall, Suite 221 Part Three Additional Admissions Documents 5. Two Letters of Recommendation At least one (1) letter must be from a site administrator or superintendent. Other letter(s) must be from individual(s) familiar with your work in the field of education. 6. Employment Experience Applicants must demonstrate professional experience in the field of Education. Please indicate below which option you have met: A minimum of three (4) years of successful, full-time classroom teaching experience in public schools/private schools of equivalent status;! Verification on district letterhead from the personnel office must be attached. A minimum of three (4) years experience appropriate to the services/teaching credential (such as school counselor, school, psychologist, school nurse or school librarian);! Verification on district letterhead from the personnel office must be attached. A minimum of three (4) years experience with an appropriate designated subjects credential.! Verification on district letterhead from the personnel office must be attached. 7. Statement of Purpose Please submit 1-2 pages, typed, and double-spaced addressing one of the following prompts: " Describe the leadership skills have you developed prior to the Educational Administration program and what you hope to learn over the next two years as a practicing leader. " When you reflect on your current role in the workplace, describe how you are supporting educational equity and how you hope to expand that goal as a future leader. The Statement of Purpose will be scored according to the University's Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). Please visit our website for further information related to GWAR at: http://www.csusm.edu/eduadminma/media/gwar_rubric.pdf School of Education California State University San Marcos 4
Part Four Interview Interview - All qualified applicants will be required to participate in an in-person interview with the faculty responsible for admissions to the applicable program. The interview will take place on the CSUSM campus and the process may include an individual interview, a group interview, and on-site submission of a writing sample from prompt. Interview panels include program coordinators, faculty, public school teachers, and public school administrators. Applicants will be notified by email to make arrangements for the interview. If you have a disability and will need reasonable accommodations to take part in the interview and/or admissions process for an academic program within the School of Education, please contact Disabled Student Services at 760.750.4905 or by email at dss@csusm.edu. Specific questions regarding the application and interview process for any of the School of Education programs should be directed to Education Services Center at 760.750.4277 Part Five Permission to Communicate Academic & Dispositional Growth PERMISSION TO COMMUNICATE ACADEMIC and DISPOSITIONAL GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT REGARDING CREDENTIAL AND MASTER S COURSES/ CLINICAL PRACTICE The School of Education considers many aspects of a person s continuation in credential and degree programs and placement in field experiences. In order to fairly evaluate students and support their preparation for careers in education, we use a variety of data to gain a sense of the academic and professional performance of the student. To protect the student s right to privacy, we seek your permission to freely communicate to program coordinators and faculty about your progress in a program course or field experience. If for any reason you do not wish such information to be shared, please indicate below. Please check one: I give my permission for instructors to communicate concerning my academic and/or professional performance and development during my enrollment at California State University, San Marcos. I do not give my permission for instructors to communicate concerning my academic and/or professional performance and development during my enrollment at California State University, San Marcos.* *In the event the student does not want to have her/his information shared among faculty and program coordinators, instructors in prerequisite courses will instead share feedback and/or concerns with the Associate Dean of the School of Education as per University policy. Name (Print) Name (Signature) CSUSM ID Number Date Signed: School of Education California State University San Marcos 5
Part Ten Acknowledgement I attest that the information included in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. My signature below also confirms that each of the program requirements for admission has been met. Print Name: Date: Signature: School of Education California State University San Marcos 6