Equity, Education, and Social Justice, M.A.

Prerequisites

Students should advance to candidacy as early as possible. For advancement to candidacy (Clear Admission status), students must:

1. Complete ESSJ 550 and 3 additional units  
2. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all course work
3. Resolve all incomplete grades
4. Complete Advancement to Candidacy process 

Application

Applicants use Cal State Apply to file all application materials before the deadline. Deadlines and details about the Program Materials (e.g., statement of purpose prompt, recommendation prompts) may be found in the Application Process section of the College of Education Graduate Studies Office website. Please contact the College of Education Graduate Studies Office if you have questions. 

Submit official transcripts from the college or university from which you earned your bachelor’s degree. This set of transcripts will be used to determine grade point average eligibility. Failure to submit transcripts in a timely manner will result in a delayed review of the application.

Admission Requirements

The following is required for admission to the program:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.  
• Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 3.00 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement (2.85 for a completed baccalaureate degree or 2.80 for a baccalaureate degree in progress) and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee.  

International applicants have additional university application requirements including meeting the English language proficiency requirement. Please visit The Center for International Education (CPIE) website for more information.

Classified Admission

Successful applicants are admitted to the program with Classified admission status.

Advancement to Candidacy - Clear Admission

Students should advance to candidacy as early as possible. For advancement to candidacy (Clear Admission status), students must:

1. Complete at least 6 units of the program, including EESJ 550  and 3 additional units.
2. Set academic, professional, and personal goals in consultation with advisor (facilitated through EESJ 550  and EESJ 551 )
3. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all course work.
4. Resolve all incomplete grades.

Please contact the College of Education Graduate Studies Office if you have questions. 

Requirements

All students must complete a minimum of thirty‑three (33) units of upper‑ division and graduate level courses, of which twenty‑four (24) units must be at the 500/600 level. At least twenty-four (24) units must be completed in residency.