Distinction in Accreditation
California State University, Northridge is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a regional institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council of Higher Education and Accreditation. Visit the WASC reaccreditation website for more information.
In addition to CSUN’s WASC accreditation, this CSUN master’s degree in education and the CSUN’s Michael D. Eisner College of Education are also approved and accredited by
• The California State Board of Education,
• The U.S. Department of Education,
• The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and
• The California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Applying to this Program
Applications must be submitted online.
Summary of Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum GPA of 2.5
• 3 years teaching experience
• Application
• $55 Application fee
• Official transcripts from all schools attended where the coursework counted towards your bachelor’s degree
• 2 letters of reference from practicing school administrators, one of which must be from your administrative supervisor
• Resume
Once admitted, you will need to submit the following before the end of the program:
• GRE or MAT scores – if your undergraduate cumulative
• GPA was not a 3.0 or above, or if you don’t have another master’s degree.
• Passing WPE scores/GRE Analytical scores – if you did not graduate from a CSU.
“This online, cohort-based program prepares students to be outstanding educational leaders in virtually any K-12 academic setting worldwide. Our alumni are recognized and sought after for their expertise in transforming low-performing schools, integrating technology to enhance student learning and engagement, and implementing standards-based education while creating campuses dedicated to involving communities in the academic success of all students.”
~ Merle Price, M.A., Lecturer, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Michael D. Eisner College of Education, CSUN
