Office of Admissions

Child Development, MS

Step 1:
Submit to the University:

California State University application electronically at CSUMentor along with the $55 application fee.

Step 2:
Submit to SDSU Graduate Admissions:

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended
   Note:
   • Please do not send transcripts before submitting the CSUMentor application as this may result in processing delays.
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)
3. TOEFL score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (www.ets.org, SDSU Institution Code 4682)

Step 3:
Submit to the Department:

1. Letter of intent which includes reason for seeking the degree and career goals
2. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be form an academic reference and another from an occupational reference
3. A written personal statement by the applicant discussing background, interests, experiences, abilities, and career goals as they apply to the applicant’s desire for a graduate degree in child development
4. Completion of a telephone or in person interview conducted by one or more members of the Child Development Faculty Governing Board.

Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed

Spring Deadline
Domestic Applicants: closed
International Applicants: closed