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Programs

The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies provides a broad variety of academic and profesional programs. Supplemental applications & FAQs can be obtained through the forms section.

Preliminary/Professional Administrative Services Credential &/or MA Programs (Pre.K - 12)

  • Urban Cohort
  • Elk Grove Unified Cohort
  • Placer Cohort
  • Sac-City Unified Cohort
  • On-Campus Cohort
  • Twin Rivers Unified Cohort

Masters in Higher Education (Student Affairs & Community College)

MA in Higher Education

Admission Procedures

Prospective EDLP students must file the following with the Office of Graduate Studies, Riverfront Center 206, (916) 278-6470:

    1. An online application ($55) that can be accessed at www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp;

      1. Proceed to CSU Mentor and create an account to start application process.

      2. Review the Application Information and click on "Begin Application" to proceed to the application.

      3. Select the appropriate "Term applying for:"

      4. Under "Major/ Program Objective:" please select either "Education CREDENTIAL Only)."

      5. In the Credential's section, please select "Prel Adm Cred.

      6. If you DO NOT have a Master's Degree; and you also, want to pursue a degree, under "Major/ Program Objective:" please select "Education (Educational Leadership & Policy Studies)."select "MA" in the "Degree Objective" field.

      7. If you are planning to pursue a degree in Higher Education Student Affairs or Community College, under "Major/ Program Objective:" please select "Education (Higher Education)."select "MA" in the "Degree Objective" field.

      8. Complete the "Previous Application/Attendance" section if applicable.

      9. Click on "Next" at the bottom of the page and proceed with completing your personal and college information.
    2. One set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State must be mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies:

      Office of Graduate Studies
      California State University, Sacramento
      6000 J Street
      River Front Center – 206
      Sacramento , CA 95819 - 6112

    3. At the same time, each applicant must forward the following to the EDLP Department Office in the College of Education:

      Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
      California State University, Sacramento
      6000 J Street - Eureka Hall 437
      Sacramento , CA 95819 - 6079

      1. The EDLP supplemental application, including Supervisor's Rating forms;

      2. Typed 2-page statement of purpose;

      3. Typed Resumé detailing education and professional experience;

      4. One set of Unofficial transcripts, including any from Sacramento State.
    If you need of assistance during the application process, please contact: (916) 278-5388.