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Department of Education

Deadlines

Elementary Education Application Deadlines

The Elementary Education Program begins in the fall semester only. The application deadline for fall semester admission is February 1.

On or before February 1:

  • 1) Apply to the EED Program
  • 2) Apply to HSU as graduate student
  • 3) Apply for Certificate of Clearance to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
  • 4) Begin, and preferably complete, 45 hours of early fieldwork. If you have questions about the fieldwork requirement or to verify that your hours will be accepted, please contact Diane Ryerson at 707.826.5108 prior to the February 1st application deadline.

On or before the beginning of the EED Program in early August:

  • 1) Pass CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)
  • 2) Pass CSET: Multiple Subjects Examination (California Subject Evaluation for Teachers)
  • 3) Complete Level 1 Computer Competency (EDUC 285 at HSU, a comparable course at another university, or take the CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology Exam)
  • 4) Complete a course that addresses the US Constitution or pass the US Constitution test. CSU-system graduates will have met this requirement.
  • 5) Complete CPR certification (must have adult, infant, and child and cannot be an online class). Please note, CPR certification must be current throughout the program's duration.

Secondary Education Deadlines

The application deadline for the Secondary Education Program is February 1 for admission for the following fall semester.

On or before February 1:

  • 1) Apply to the SED Program
  • 2) Apply to HSU as graduate student
  • 3) Application for Certificate of Clearance to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
  • 4) 45 hours of fieldwork complete. If you have questions about fieldwork hours or want to verify that your hours will be accepted, please contact Sheila Rocker Heppe, the SED Coordinator, at 707.826.5870 before you submit your application.

Before the beginning of the SED program in early August:

  • 1) Pass CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills)
  • 2) Applicants who do not hold a degree with an education emphasis major must pass the CSET (California Subject Evaluation of Teachers) in the specific subject of the desired credential.
  • 3) Complete Level 1 Computer Competency (EDUC 285 at HSU, a comparable course at another university, or take the CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology Exam)
  • 4) Complete a course that addresses the US Constitution or pass the US Constitution test. CSU-system graduates will have met this requirement.
  • 5) CPR certification (must have adult, infant, and child and cannot be an online class). Please note, CPR certification must be current throughout the program's duration.

Special Education Deadlines

Applications are accepted at anytime, however, submit early, as space is limited. Special Education coursework begins in the fall semester. Call the Program Coordinator Peggy Kirkpatrick at 707.826.5795 or the Education Credentialing Office to request the application packet.