Prospective Students

Master of Arts in Education Programs

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Application Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Evidence of a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
  • Evidence of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or an approved petition
  • Evidence of passing CBEST and Initiation of Certificate of Clearance (for credential applicants only)

Admissions Requirements

  • Two official transcripts issued by the Registrar of each institution attended and sent directly to the School of Education
  • Two letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant's work
  • Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relationship to the degree program (waived if applying to a credential only program)
  • Evidence of a California teacher credential or basic service credential (for Educational Administration applicants only)
  • Faculty review of file and admission approval

Winter 2012 Dates & Deadlines

Nov 18 Early Application Deadline
Dec 9 Application Deadline
Dec 14 Registration & Orientation (held at Redlands main campus)
Jan 9 Classes begin

Spring 2012 Dates & Deadlines

Mar 16 Early Application Deadline
Apr 13 Application Deadline
April 18 Registration & Orientation (held at Redlands main campus)
Apr 30 Classes begin

Quiet the Mind
meditation room

The University’s Meditation Room opened in 2007 and is one of the first “contemplative classroom” spaces in the country.

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