Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:

• Possess and provide a copy of a current California basic teaching credential.
• At least one of the following valid CTC designated credentials:Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with Special Class Authorization Initially issued effective September 27, 1997 Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate Internship Credential, or Level 1 Credential, or Level 2 Credential

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Physical and Health Impairment Visual Impairment
Initially issued 1976 to September 26, 1997 Communication Handicapped Learning Handicapped Physically Handicapped Visually Handicapped Questions regarding the eligibility of specific credential initially issued 1961 to 1976 should be directed to the Teacher Accreditation Department at 949-341-9899.

Satisfactorily fulfillgraduate admissions requirements for Brandman University.

If using Option Two in the graduate admissions requirements, have a grade point average between 2.75 and 2.99 in the last 30 graded semester credits (45 quarter units) in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program including credits earned toward a credential are required to submit passing scores from one of the following standard admissions tests:

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal is 150, Quantitative is 141 and Analytic Writing is 4.5.
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.
• Subject Matter Competency Examinations: successfully complete all subtests of the appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Exceptions are Foundational Level General Math where only subtests I and II are required and Foundational Level General Science where only subtests I and II are required.

How to Apply:

• Complete and submit an Application for Admission
• Provide official transcripts from the regionally accredited Baccalaureate degree granting institution and transcripts from all institution where post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted.

Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfers.International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX TRANSCRIPTS OR TEST SCORES.

Please mail all official transcripts to the following address:

Brandman University Office of Admission
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618

With the exception of transcripts or test scores, you may also fax additional required documents directly to the Office of Admission at (866) 659-1143 or e-mail the documents as attachments to apply@brandman.edu.