College of Education Graduate and Professional Studies in Education Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Eureka Hall, Room 401 6000 J Street Sacramento, California 95819-6079 (916) 278-5942 www.csus.edu/coe Application Instructions for the: Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Internship Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Dear Prospective Student: Thank you for your interest in the TK-12 Educational Leadership program(s) within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, at California State University, Sacramento. Our program will provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, abilities, and dispositions to effectively lead our nation s schools. The following application and procedures are for students interested in the following programs: Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Internship Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership If you are interested in our Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) program or Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) with the Online Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership, please use this application Please read all instructions carefully and thoroughly before completing the Fall 2019 supplemental application packet. Below we have provided the 4 Steps required to successfully apply to one (or more) of our programs. Step 1. Complete the Office of Graduate Studies application at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply at least two weeks prior to the deadline. Instructions and FAQs are available on the Office of Graduate Studies website at:
http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/futurestudents/index.html#apply Delaying your Office of Graduate Studies application may result in missing the deadline to submit the supplemental application materials. Please do not submit supplemental documents to the CSU Apply website. You will receive a confirmation email from the Office of Graduate Studies with your Sac State ID number, instructions for setting up your SacLink Account (if not already set up) www.saclink.csus.edu, and instructions for how to submit the supplemental application through the Document Submission website. Again, this process can take up to two weeks, so please allow time to ensure that all of your application materials are submitted by the deadline. Please note: Please make sure that your email provider is set up to accept CSUS.edu emails. Step 2. Upload your supplemental application and supporting documents on the Document Submission website (use the link emailed to you by the Office of Graduate Studies). Step 3. Submit your transcripts. Transcripts cannot be uploaded via the Document Submission website. Please mail or hand deliver official copies to the Office of Graduate Studies. All official transcripts must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies by the application deadline in order for your application to be considered. Step 4. Submit a hard copy of your supplemental application, including letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts to the Department of Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, Eureka Hall, Room 401. Mailing address: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies in Education College of Education 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 In the process of completing the University application for the Office of Graduate Studies, you will need to indicate/select your specific specialization (please choose only one of the following): Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Internship Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership That is, to be clear, you may apply to both the PASC (or PASC Internship) and the M.A. in TK-12 Educational Leadership at the same time or separately (if you are classified as a credential-only student or an M.A.-only student, and wish to complete both, you will have to re-apply to the University). Again, we thank you for your interest in pursuing one of the TK-12 Educational Leadership program(s) within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, at. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the TK-12 Educational Leadership program(s), please contact the program coordinator/lead faculty listed below. It is our hope to have the opportunity to work with you! Sincerely, Dr. Sarah M. Graham, Program Coordinator Dr. Denver J. Fowler, Lead Faculty Email: sarah.graham@csus.edu Email: denver.fowler@csus.edu Office: (916) 278-4957 Office: (916) 278-4123
Admission Requirements Application Procedures for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program(s) in TK-12 Educational Leadership All applicants must meet the University s admission requirements in order to be considered for admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership cohort(s). Admission as a classified graduate student in the cohort(s) requires: 1. Bachelor s degree from an accredited University 2. Minimum of a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) in the last 60 units completed 3. Complete CSU Office of Graduate Studies Application (CSU Apply) at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply 4. Complete supplemental application (submitted online and in hard copy to Eureka Hall, Room 401) Admission to the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program or the PASC Internship program requires all of the items listed above (1-4) and the following: 1. A clear or life prerequisite credential issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentials (CCTC) (one of the following): a. Single Subject Teaching Credential b. Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential c. Designated Subjects teaching credential d. Pupil Personnel Services Credential e. Teacher Librarian Service Credential f. Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential g. Rehabilitative Services Credential h. School Nurse Services Credential 2. Satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement 3. 4 years of Teaching Experience 4. *Letter of Appointment to an Administrative Position from School or District Personnel *PASC Internship program only Departmental staff will conduct the initial processing of all applications. In addition, the lead faculty will complete the review process of all applications. The full review process lasts 3-5 weeks. At the conclusion of the review process, applicants will be notified via email of the next steps in the application process interviews and/or any other requirements. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be notified via email from Sign-Up Genius. Thus, be certain to check your email spam, junk, and clutter folders in order to ensure you do not miss your interview notification email(s). Admittance to the TK-12 Educational Leadership program(s) at CSUS is a competitive process. The number of applications received generally exceeds the number of students who are admitted to the program in a given academic year. Decisions regarding admission are based on consideration of the applicant s potential for success as a professional, academic performance, interpersonal skills, maturity, motivation for personal and professional development, and congruence with the leadership program s vision, mission, goals, and philosophy.
Admission is determined by examining the following: (1) academic record and grade point average (GPA); (2) quality of written portions of the application; (3) quality of letters of recommendation; (4) relevant work and/or volunteer experience; and (5) successful interview with program lead faculty. All applicants are rank-ordered based on the above criteria. The top candidates are offered admission to the TK-12 Educational Leadership program(s). The top applicants who successfully pass all screening elements will be classified students in the M.A./PASC/PASC Internship TK-12 Educational Leadership cohort(s). Only those candidates who show professionalism, promise of success, and fitness will be admitted. Additionally, only those who continue to demonstrate a satisfactory level of professionalism, scholastic competence, and fitness shall be eligible to proceed in the cohort(s). Students become fully classified into the M.A./PASC/PASC Internship TK-12 Educational Leadership cohort(s) only if they complete all steps outlined above, successfully complete the interview process, and are recommended for admission by lead faculty. DENIED APPLICATIONS: The department staff and faculty cannot answer questions concerning the reasons why a particular application was denied. All admission decisions are final. Please see the following link for the grievance process and more detailed information: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/eo-1045.html University Application Requirements Step 1. CSU APPLICATION FOR OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES ADMISSION: Applicants not currently attending (CSUS), CSUS graduating seniors, and CSUS students completing a Master s degree or second Bachelor s degree, must complete and submit the CSU application for Office of Graduate Studies admission online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply no later than two weeks prior to the application deadline. Delayed submission may result in an applicant being unable to submit supplemental application materials by the application deadline. The $55.00 non-refundable application fee must be paid online at the time the application is submitted. IMPORTANT TIPS When completing enrollment information on the application: Select Hybrid as the Delivery Format Select the program you are applying for: o Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Only o Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Internship Only o Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Only o Both the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership Complete the rest of the online Office of Graduate Studies application, pay application fee, and click the submit button. Step 2. SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION: Up to two weeks after you submit the CSU Application for Office of Graduate Studies Admission, the Office of Graduate Studies will send you an email with instructions for setting up your SacLink Account and uploading your supplemental application materials through the Document Submission website. Step 3. TRANSCRIPTS needed for CSU Application:
Non-Sac State students: One (1) set of official transcripts (sealed) from all community colleges, colleges, and universities attended. Submit this set of transcripts directly to the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) no later than 4:00 p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019. Office of Graduate Studies, CSUS 6000 J Street Riverfront Center 215 Sacramento, CA 95819-6112 **All Transcripts must be received by OGS no later than 4:00p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019. Electronic transcripts cannot be accepted at this time** One (1) set of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must also be submitted in hard copy with the Supplemental Application to Eureka Hall, Room 401 by 4:00 p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019. Current CSUS students: If you graduated/are graduating from CSUS, you DO NOT need to submit any additional transcripts to OGS unless you attended another college after you graduated. CSUS Students do need to submit a hard copy unofficial transcript with their supplemental application to Eureka Hall, Room 401 by 4:00 p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019. Foreign Degrees: Applicants with degrees from outside of the United States, please visit the following website for additional instructions: http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/futurestudents/applicantswithforeigndocuments/index.ht ml or call OGS at (916) 278-6470. Foreign documents/transcripts must be sent directly from your University to OGS and received no later than February 1, 2019. International Admissions: Applicants on F-1or J-1 Visas, please visit the following website for application instructions: http://www.csus.edu/oge/international- admissions/intlwelcome.html Supplemental Program Application Requirements 1. GPA REQUIREMENT: In order to be considered for admission into the Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership cohort(s), applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester, or 90 quarter, units completed. Applicants who do not satisfy the GPA requirements will not be considered for admission. 2. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: You will initiate the recommendation request process through the Document Submission website (a link will be emailed to you by the Office of Graduate Studies). Please provide your references with the cover sheet included in this supplemental application. References will then be able to upload the cover sheet and their letter online. You will also submit hard copies of these letters (and the cover sheets) with your supplemental application materials to Eureka Hall, Room 401. The hard copies do not need to be sealed. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that all three recommendations are submitted online and in hard copy by the deadline. Given the high number of applications received each semester, we cannot contact students who are missing letters. Applicants who do not submit all three letters of recommendation by the deadline date will not be considered for admission. All letters of recommendation must be received online and in hard copy by 4:00 p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019 in order for an application to be considered. 3. RE SUME : Upload current re sume. 4. PROGRAM STRUCTURE: This is a cohort program; if admitted, students will matriculate in 1 predetermined academic year (2 semesters plus summer session) as a full-time student. Students are expected
to evaluate their own circumstances and commitment to this program, which includes weeknight face-toface class sessions and online meetings. Most classes include one Saturday meeting each semester. It is the student s responsibility to be available during the scheduled class times, practicum, and field study hours. Application/Supporting Documents (Please submit online and in hard copy to Eureka Hall, Room 401) Supplemental Program Application (convert to PDF). Upload document by document type (Please select document types from the drop-down menu at document submission website) Document Type: Supplemental Application Statement of Purpose (convert to PDF) Please provide a response (no longer than three pages, 12- point font, double-spaced) to the following questions: (1) What is your Philosophy of Education?; (2) Describe your leadership style; and (3) What experiences make you a qualified candidate for our program? Document Type: Statement of Purpose Current Re sume (convert to PDF) Document Type: Current Re sume *Official verification showing Basic Skills Requirement has been met *Required for PASC and PASC Internship Applicants Only Document Type: Basic Skills Requirement Letters of Recommendation (3) (be sure to include Cover Sheet & Letter) Letters of Recommendation will be upload directly to Document Submission Website. Please submit hard copies to EDLP in Eureka Hall, Room 401 Official Transcripts (from all colleges and universities attended) Official transcripts sent to Office of Graduate Studies (non-csus students only) Unofficial transcripts sent to EDLP in Eureka Hall, Room 401 Mailed directly to: Office of Graduate Studies, CSUS 6000 J Street Riverfront Center 215 Sacramento, CA 95819-6112 Submit hard copies of unofficial transcripts to EDLP in Eureka Hall, Room 401
Graduate and Professional Studies in Education M.A. in TK-12 Educational Leadership/PASC/PASC Internship Supplemental Program Application Personal Information Prefix: First Name: MI: Last Name: SacLink Student ID: Mailing Address Street: City: State: Zip: Email: Primary Phone #: Alternative Phone #: Ethnicity (optional): Language(s) fluently spoken: Preferred Area of Specialization (please select only one) Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) only Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Internship only Master of Arts (M.A.) in TK-12 Educational Leadership only Both the M.A. in TK-12 Educational Leadership and PASC I have fulfilled this requirement by: Satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement (provide official verification) Required only for students applying to the PASC or PASC/Internship cohort(s). CBEST: Date Passed CSET Multiple Subject plus Writing Examination: Date Passed CSU Early Assessment Prgorgram or CSU Placement Examiniation: Achieve qualifying score on the SAT or ACT College Board Advanced Placement Examination Basic Skills examination from another state. Date Passed:
References Please identify three individuals from whom we will receive letters of recommendation. Provide each reference with the cover sheet included in this supplemental application (pages 9-11). Please complete the recommendation request process online through the Document Submission Website and Submit hard copies of the letters of recommendation (with cover sheet) with supplemental application to Eureka Hall, Room 401. Name/Title Organization/Institution Phone Essay Questions (attach a separate sheet) Please respond to the following questions. Limit type-written responses to one page (per question), double-spaced, 12pt font. Sign and date at the bottom of this page. Question #1 What is your Philosophy of Education? Question #2 Describe your leadership style. Question #3 What experiences make you a qualified candidate for our program? Question #4 Why do you want to be a school leader? Question #5 What does it mean to you to lead for inclusiveness? Release of information I authorize the release of information regarding my credential status to the following:, College of Education faculty, staff, school districts, County Offices of Education, The Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and other colleges and universities. I certify under penalty of perjury that I have provided complete and accurate responses to the items on this application. I further certify that all official documents submitted in support of this application are authentic and unaltered records that pertain to me. Applicant s Signature Date
Letter of Recommendation Cover Sheet for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Programs PASC Only PASC/Internship Only M.A. Only Both M.A. + Credential Applicant s Name: Saclink Student ID: College of Education, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education 6000 J Street Eureka Hall 401 Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 (916) 278-5942 (916) 278-5993 FAX www.csus.edu/coe Primary Phone #: Alternate Phone #: TO THE EVALUATOR: The above-named applicant is seeking admission to a graduate level program that trains individuals to assume responsible roles in the helping professions, namely, school leadership. Please provide what evidence you have regarding any or all of the following: The applicant s 1. Ability to succeed at graduate level academics 2. Emotional stability and ability to attend to the needs of others 3. Dependability, responsibility, morality, and ethics Letter of Recommendation and Cover Sheet must be submitted online. Applicants must also hand deliver or mail a copy of the recommendation and cover sheet to: (received by 4:00 p.m. (PST), April 2, 2019): College of Education ATTN: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Program Admissions (Eureka Hall, Room 401) 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 Evaluator s Name: Title: Organization: Phone #: Address: Relationship to Applicant: How long have you known this applicant? Please attach a letter of recommendation to this cover sheet. Evaluator s Signature: Date:
Letter of Recommendation Cover Sheet for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Programs PASC Only PASC/Internship Only M.A. Only Both M.A. + Credential Applicant s Name: Saclink Student ID: College of Education, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education 6000 J Street Eureka Hall 401 Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 (916) 278-5942 (916) 278-5993 FAX www.csus.edu/coe Primary Phone #: Alternate Phone #: TO THE EVALUATOR: The above-named applicant is seeking admission to a graduate level program that trains individuals to assume responsible roles in the helping professions, namely, school leadership. Please provide what evidence you have regarding any or all of the following: The applicant s 1. Ability to succeed at graduate level academics 2. Emotional stability and ability to attend to the needs of others 3. Dependability, responsibility, morality, and ethics Letter of Recommendation and Cover Sheet must be submitted online. Applicants must also hand deliver or mail a copy of the recommendation and cover sheet to: (received by 4:00 p.m. (PST), April 2, 2019): College of Education ATTN: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Program Admissions (Eureka Hall, Room 401) 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 Evaluator s Name: Title: Organization: Phone #: Address: Relationship to Applicant: How long have you known this applicant? Please attach a letter of recommendation to this cover sheet. Evaluator s Signature: Date:
Letter of Recommendation Cover Sheet for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Programs PASC Only PASC/Internship Only M.A. Only Both M.A. + Credential Applicant s Name: Saclink Student ID: College of Education, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education 6000 J Street Eureka Hall 401 Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 (916) 278-5942 (916) 278-5993 FAX www.csus.edu/coe Primary Phone #: Alternate Phone #: TO THE EVALUATOR: The above-named applicant is seeking admission to a graduate level program that trains individuals to assume responsible roles in the helping professions, namely, school leadership. Please provide what evidence you have regarding any or all of the following: The applicant s 1. Ability to succeed at graduate level academics 2. Emotional stability and ability to attend to the needs of others 3. Dependability, responsibility, morality, and ethics Letter of Recommendation and Cover Sheet must be submitted online. Applicants must also hand deliver or mail a copy of the recommendation and cover sheet to: (received by 4:00 p.m. (PST), April 2, 2019): College of Education ATTN: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Program Admissions (Eureka Hall, Room 401) 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 Evaluator s Name: Title: Organization: Phone #: Address: Relationship to Applicant: How long have you known this applicant? Please attach a letter of recommendation to this cover sheet. Evaluator s Signature: Date:
Checklist for the PASC, PASC Internship, and/or M.A. in TK-12 Educational Leadership programs at CSUS Applicant Checklist Supplemental Application Submit hard copy of the supplemental application and supporting documents to Eureka Hall, Room 401 Upload the supplemental application using your SacLink student ID to the document submission website (a link will be mailed to you by the Office of Graduate Studies after you submit your Graduate Studies Application). Supporting Documents Statement of Purpose Current Re sume Verification- Basic Skills Requirement (PASC and PASC Internship programs Letters of Recommendation (3) Transcripts Official to Office of Graduate Studies (non-csus students only) Unofficial to EDLP, Eureka Hall, Room 401 (ALL applicants) only) Other Make a photocopy (for your records) of all application documents before submitting the application packet. Hard Copy Supplemental Applications and Supporting Documents can be mailed to: College of Education Graduate and Professional Studies in Education Attention: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Eureka Hall, Room 401) 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 Please Note: Applications, Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts must be received no later than 4:00p.m. (PST) on April 2, 2019 (both electronic submission and hard coy submission). Postmark date is not acceptable as meeting submission deadline. Faxed applications will not be accepted.