Credential & Graduate Services Center
1600 Holloway Avenue
Burk Hall 244
San Francisco, CA 94132-4158
Telephone: 415/405-3594
Fax: 415/338-1940
Email: credinfo@sfsu.edu
Website: http://gcoe.sfsu.edu/
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL plus MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM or
CREDENTIAL ONLY APPLICATION CHECKLIST
CSU GRADUATE APPLICATION
CSU Graduate Application
To be completed online at https://calstate.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login. Please submit this prior to submitting a department
application. No proof of this application needs to be submitted to the department.
Graduate Application Fee $55.00
Unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
International applicants will need to see the Graduate website (http://grad.sfsu.edu/
) for further requirements.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION and PROGRAM MATERIALS
Early Field Experience supplementary form
Upload the completed and signed form
Processing Fee $25.00 (non-refundable)
Refer to Page 2 for further instructions
Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.0 or higher in baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate coursework (Credential plus Master’s degree program)
2.67 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units (Credential Only Program)
Statement of Purpose (also serves as proof of Level I Written English Proficiency Requirement)
1-3 pages, double-spaced
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
List educational accomplishments, work experience and any pertinent volunteer service
Letters of recommendation (minimum of three)
One letter should verify Early Field Experience. All uploaded, scanned letters must be on official letterhead with signatures.
Subject Matter Competency Requirement
For the CSET, upload either a photocopy of the official test scores OR proof of registration for the first available test date for application
review. Official score reports will be required for admission.
For the Subject Matter Verification Program upload a completed and signed competency review form. If courses are still in progress submit
proof of course registration and then resubmit an official transcript with posted grades.
Basic Skills Requirement
Upload a photocopy of the official test scores OR proof of registration for the first available test date for application review.
Official score reports will be required for admission.
Second Language Requirement
Indicate on which transcript your course is located or upload a photocopy of proof of fulfillment.
Finger Print Clearance
Upload only Certificate of Clearance printed from the CTC website which includes your name, document, number, and issuance date OR
copy of current credential or Child Development Permit.
Negative TB test
Upload photocopy of valid negative test results. This can either be the skin test or the check x-ray results
