Application to Graduate Program

Application form for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods, page 1

Semester

Last Name First Name Middle Initial Former Name Student ID

Educational Background

Undergraduate Degree Major Institution Term Graduated

Graduate Degree Major Institution Term Graduated

Current California Credential- Type of Credential Institution Date Expires

Application Requirements

1. Major Change form
2. Unofficial transcripts
3. Statement of Purpose
4. 2 Letters of Recommendation (including rubrics)

Please submit the completed application packet to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, ED 250, email application to the program coordinator, or mail to:

Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Attn: Coordinator, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology
5005 North Maple Ave. M/S ED2
Fresno, CA 93740-8025

Home Phone # Cell Phone# Email

Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods

Statement of Purpose form for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods

Statement of Purpose

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

In the space provided below (or an attached page), provide relevant information about yourself including goals, objectives, and experiences related to the master’s degree and/or advanced credential/certificate program to which you are applying. Please focus primarily on your short-term and long-term professional goals. You may attach additional pages. (1-2 pages maximum)

Letter of Recommendation Rubric for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods, page 1

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

To the Applicant: Complete the information requested above and give to the person(s) providing the reference(s). Please note that, generally, confidential recommendations often provide more useful information. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the California Information Practices Act of 1977, and the related policies and regulations, it is also understood that upon request, this letter will not be made available to the applicant (or candidate) for examination. If you agree, you may sign the waiver below. The decision is up to you.

I waive the rights to see or inspect this form or any statement sent to the indicated program as a result of this request.

Signature ________________________________________________ Date ______________

Evaluator please complete the section below

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development would appreciate a statement from you evaluating the person named above for enrollment in and successful completion of an advanced credential and/or Master degree program. If additional space is needed, the back of this form may be used. Please provide the applicant with this form and a letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal.

Please rate the applicant with other individuals seeking comparable experiences.

Superior Above Average Below

Intellectual Ability
Imagination and Creativity
Interest and Enthusiasm
Ability to Communicate
Stability

If you alone were making the decision as to whether or not the applicant should be accepted, which of the following would you do?

 Seek out Will be a truly outstanding student and professional
 Definitely Accept Will complete the program at a superior level
 Accept Should complete the program at a satisfactory level
 Accept Accept, but with reservation concerning ability or motivation (please explain)
 Do not accept Please explain

Signed Date Position

Contact Number Email

Letter of Recommendation Rubric

This rubric and a letter of recommendation is to be included with other application materials and submitted in one complete packet. Do not send separately.

Letter of Recommendation Rubric for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods, page 2

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

To the Applicant: Complete the information requested above and give to the person(s) providing the reference(s). Please note that, generally, confidential recommendations often provide more useful information. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the California Information Practices Act of 1977, and the related policies and regulations, it is also understood that upon request, this letter will not be made available to the applicant (or candidate) for examination. If you agree, you may sign the waiver below. The decision is up to you.

I waive the rights to see or inspect this form or any statement sent to the indicated program as a result of this request.

Signature ________________________________________________ Date ______________

Evaluator please complete the section below

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development would appreciate a statement from you evaluating the person named above for enrollment in and successful completion of an advanced credential and/or Master degree program. If additional space is needed, the back of this form may be used. Please provide the applicant with this form and a letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal.

Please rate the applicant with other individuals seeking comparable experiences.

Superior Above Average Below

Intellectual Ability
Imagination and Creativity
Interest and Enthusiasm
Ability to Communicate
Stability

If you alone were making the decision as to whether or not the applicant should be accepted, which of the following would you do?

 Seek out Will be a truly outstanding student and professional
 Definitely Accept Will complete the program at a superior level
 Accept Should complete the program at a satisfactory level
 Accept Accept, but with reservation concerning ability or motivation (please explain)
 Do not accept Please explain

Signed Date Position

Contact Number Email

Letter of Recommendation Rubric

This rubric and a letter of recommendation is to be included with other application materials and submitted in one complete packet. Do not send separately.

Student Data Sheet for the Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology

Student Data Sheet

Semester

Last Name First Name Former Name Student ID

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Faculty Review Notes

Certificate Program: Admit Deny

Admit Conditions:

Reasons Denial:

Home phone# Cell phone# Email

Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology

Major change form

Unofficial transcript - 2.75 GPA requirement

Statement of purpose

2 letters of recommendation

Undergrad GPA _____
Postbac GPA _______
Last 60 Units GPA _____

Checkbox for AdmitCheckbox for Deny

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