Applicants to both the M.A. program and the Certificate program must meet the University's requirements for all graduate majors and must submit a California State University (CSU) graduate application, a non-refundable $55.00 application fee, and two official transcripts. Applications can be completed by paper, or can be submitted electronically via Graduate Studies.

Statement of Purpose and Letters of Recommendation
Additionally, applicants to the ITEC program must submit a written statement of purpose and a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Letters of reference should be given back to you in a sealed envelope and are to be submitted with your application packet. Letters of recommendation should come from professionals who can attest to your promise as a graduate student and professional educator. An incomplete packet will delay the admissions process.

Interview
The ITEC department also requires that applicants schedule an interview with the department chair, Dr. Eugene Michaels, in order to review the applicant’s interest and preparation in the field.

Computer Competency
In order for students to be considered for admission to the program, they must indicate that they have

• Competency in computer skills at least to the level of basic multimedia authoring
• Basic multimedia competency as evidenced by a digital portfolio

If those skills are lacking, students will be asked to complete ITEC 715, Computer Foundations of Instructional Multimedia, with at least a grade of "B". If students are not computer literate, they will also be required to take a basic computer course, such as ITEC 711 or 712. Students who are entering the program with no background or practical experience in instructional design will be required to complete ITEC 700, Careers in Instructional Technologies, with a minimum grade of "B." This course may be applied toward the master's degree. Students must demonstrate that they have a basic proficiency in video production skills. Students who lack that background will be required to take ITEC 770, Instructional Videography I, with a minimum grade of “B.“

(Note that ITEC 711 and 712 cannot be applied toward the Master's degree. Beginning in Fall 2006, ITEC 700, 715, and 770 may be applied toward the master's degree.)

Written English Proficiency Requirement
Students must demonstrate written English proficiency to the satisfaction of the Department at Level One, which must be met by taking the Graduate Essay Test (GET) during the first year of study. This requirement may be waived for students possessing their undergraduate degree in English. Students who receive a marginal pass, or who fail the GET, will be required to take and pass an additional course in English skills development with at least a grade of “B” before filing their Graduate Approved Program (GAP). The course will be selected with the advice of an advisor.