Admissions to the Educational Administration Program

Application Deadline for Fall 2027 is June 30!

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ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Application to the University

To apply to the Educational Administration Program, candidates must submit a CSUB Admission Application through the CalState Apply website: https://www.calstate.edu/apply
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Application to the Program

You must first apply for admission to California State University, Bakersfield through Cal State Apply. After submitting your university application and becoming an active CSUB applicant, complete the Educational Administration program application through the Kuali Application Portal. The Kuali Application Portal is a secure system that allows applicants to complete the program application and upload all required supporting documents. Click the button at the end of this page to access and submit your Educational Administration program application. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Amani Hernandez at aalshaif@csub.edu or (661) 654-3193.

Applications are reviewed on the 30th of each month, and qualified candidates are invited to an interview with EDAD program faculty to determine program acceptance. Final admission decisions are then made by the California State University, Bakersfield Admissions Office. 

Complete and submit your program application using the link below. 

Program Application 
A copy of your current resume.
Personal statement responding to the following prompt: Please explain why you want to complete the Educational Administration Program. Describe your motivations and relevant leadership experience (in less than two pages).
Copy of valid Prerequisite Teaching Credential from the CTC—ctc.ca.gov (detailed copy) For a list of valid Prerequisite Teaching Credentials, see Terms & Definitions on pages 3-4 of the Administrative Services Credential for Individuals Prepared in California—http://bit.ly/2rRBJnl
Verification of five (5) years of experience from current and/or previous employing district/local education agency. Applicants with four (4) years of verified experience will be considered so long as they are fully employed as an educator during the academic year in which they complete the EDAD program. Thus, these applicants will have the minimum of five (5) years of experience upon completion of the program. Please use the Verification of Teaching Experience form provided here:  Verification of Teaching
Verification of tuberculosis (TB) screening from a clinic or employer.
Directions on how to pay are here.
Confirmation email from Cal State Apply demonstrating that you have submitted your Cal State Apply application. 
Unofficial transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Note that official transcripts must be sent to the CSUB Admissions office per directions provided in Cal State Apply.

Applicants must complete a Mandated Reporter Training for School Personnel. 

If you currently work for a school district and have completed Mandated Reporter Training (Child Abuse Training) you may submit a copy of a valid district certificate. 

Otherwise to complete the training go online to: https://mandatedreporterca.com/training/schoolpersonnel Please note: If you have never completed the General Training, you will be required to complete this first then the School Personnel Training. Make sure to print your certificate to include with your application and to provide as proof of completion as some districts may ask for it.  

Additional Items

In addition to the one pdf file, submit two recommendations from your field administrators including your current principal or other immediate administrative supervisor. The recommendations must be completed on the program recommendation form accessed by clicking here: CSUB EDAD Recommendation Form. Applicants should complete the top portion of the EDAD Recommendation Form and send the electronic document to their recommenders. Recommenders are to complete the EDAD Recommendation Form, sign the form electronically, and submit (upload) the form directly to the following Box folder: https://csub.app.box.com/f/61eb1e02ee2542ee883e00328d38b21f 
CSUB requires that you carry professional liability insurance during your field experience. The cost is $20 for the whole year. Professional liability insurance may be purchased online via myCSUB upon admission. Applicants who are admitted to the EDAD program must purchase this insurance prior to the start of the fall semester. Directions on how to pay liability insurance.
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires candidates for the administrative services credential to have demonstrated Basic Skills. As of July 29, 2024, holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education demonstrates the Basic Skills requirement.