Admissions
Application Deadlines
For each of the following programs:
- MA, Educational Leadership, Concentration in Emancipatory School Leadership
- MA, Higher Education Leadership
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate
- Cal State Apply application opening: November 1, 2025
- Cal State Apply application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Letters of recommendation and transcripts/documents hard deadline: April 15, 2026
Steps to Apply
Visit our program pages to learn more about the steps to apply:
- MA, Educational Leadership, Concentration in Emancipatory K12 School Leadership
- MA, Higher Education Leadership
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate
Upcoming Information Sessions
MA, Educational Leadership, Concentration in Emancipatory K12 School Leadership
Information sessions forthcoming. In the meantime, please contact Dr. Burciaga at rebeca.burciaga@sjsu.edu to schedule a one-on-one meeting.
MA, Higher Education Leadership
Information sessions and application office hours will be scheduled for Fall 2025. Dates and times will be shared soon.
To express your interest and receive updates, please fill out the Educational Leadership Interest Form.
Higher Education Teaching Certificate
Information sessions and application office hours will be scheduled for Fall 2025. Dates and times will be shared soon.
To express your interest and receive updates, please fill out the Educational Leadership Interest Form.
Additional Admissions Resources
- SJSU estimated cost of attendance
- SJSU Lurie College of Education financial aid opportunities
- SJSU Graduation Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE)
- SJSU Office of the Registrar
- SJSU International Student and Scholar Services Cal State Apply website
- Cal State Apply website
- CSU Application Fee Waiver information
