AE_Application

							School of Art
California State University, Long Beach
Application for   MA-Art Education
                         MA-Art Education Application Checklist
Admission to the University is a two-part process that requires evaluation by both the School of Art and the Office of
Admissions in Enrollment Services. All of the following materials are due on January 4th for Fall admission. Late
applications will not be reviewed.


University/Enrollment Services

       Online application found on www.csumentor.edu submitted by January 4.
        The system will not allow applicants to file or submit applications past January 4.

       $55.00 application fee (paid when submitting the online application)
        *Please do not send the fee to the School of Art, or it will be returned to you.

       Official Transcripts sent to: Enrollment Services Office, Brotman Hall 123
                                      California State University, Long Beach
                                      1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-0106
                                      (562) 985-4145 or (562) 985-1655

       International students only: TOEFL paper based score of 550, or computer based score of 213. The IELTS
        can be taken in place of TOEFL with a Score of 7.0. Call or email the Center for International Education for
        Application questions: 562-985-5476, cie-admissions@csulb.edu.



School of Art

       School of Art MA-Art Education Application

       Transcripts: Official or unofficial; photocopies are acceptable

       Statement of Purpose: present your reasons for pursuing graduate study

       Two Letters of Recommendation using the “Letter of Recommendation Form” at
        http://www.art.csulb.edu/advising/graduate_studies/forms_for_applicants/

       Digital Portfolio of studio work acceptable in the following formats burned onto a CD or DVD.
        Do not attach a paper label. No thumb drives:

        •    Portfolio of JPEG images, no more than 20 total, and no larger than 800x600 pixels each, contained in a
             folder, and accompanied by an image list as a Microsoft Word file contained in same folder as JPEGs. Clear
             thumbnail images, title, medium, dimensions, and date for each work in portfolio must be provided. JPEG
             portfolio must be accompanied by a printed copy of the image list on 8½ X 11” paper.
        •    PDF file containing portfolio of no more than 20 images total, either with captions under each image or an
             image list included in the PDF. Title, medium, dimensions, and date for each work in portfolio must be
             provided. PDF portfolio must be accompanied by a printed image list including clear thumbnail images,
             complete with captions, on 8½ X 11” paper.
        •    We do NOT accept image files in formats other than JPEG or PDF. We do not accept portfolios in
             PowerPoint, Keynote, or other presentation software files. We do NOT accept slides or photographs.
             These and other original materials will NOT be returned to you.
        •    Works in film, video, or other time-based digital media, or recorded documentation of works in installation,
             performance, or other time-based work may be submitted via DVD portfolio. Maximum of five videos and
             maximum of ten minutes total. Longer works must be excerpted. QuickTime, Flash or Shockwave are the
             acceptable formats. Standard menu-driven DVDs may be also used. DVD submissions must be accompanied
             by a printed list of works that includes a thumbnail still, title, and description for each work.

Send materials to: CSULB. School of Art, MA/MFA Programs, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840-3501
California State University, Long Beach
School of Art Application for MA-Art                            Education
1.   Full Legal Name (first/last)

2.   Other Names that may appear on academic records

3.   CSULB ID (if available)

4.   Current mailing address

5.   Permanent mailing address (if different from above)

6.   Email:                                                                       Website:

7.   Home Phone:                                                                  Phone #2:



8.   U.S. Citizens: In what state are you a legal resident?
     NOTE: The School of Art can neither determine nor confirm an applicant's residency status. It is very important that you correctly list your legal
     state of residence. If you have any questions about your residency status, or about seeking reclassification of residency status, please contact
     the CSULB Department of Enrollment Services. More information regarding residency status is available at
     http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/residency.html.

9. International Students: Country of citizenship



10. Undergraduate degree/ Major

     School Attended                                                                        Date of degree granted

11. Graduate degree (if applicable)

     School Attended                                                                        Date of degree granted

12. Undergraduate GPA in upper division art courses:

     Master’s GPA (if applicable):



13. List in order all colleges and universities attended (or attending), regardless of length of attendance and indicate degrees attained
    or in progress:
14.   PREREQUISITE COURSES
      Prerequisites must be given in semester units. For quarter units: figure 2/3 of quarter unit total = semester unit total.

      A.   List all UPPER DIVISION (300/400 or Junior/Senior level) or higher level courses taken as an undergraduate (or graduate)
           student in Art, Education, and Art Education. At least 15 units are required.
           School Initials             Course No./Title                              Units  Sem/Yr           Grade




           Total Semester units, part A:


      B.   UPPER DIVISION ART ELECTIVES (courses outside your major or specialization). At least 9 units are required.
           School Initials      Course No./Title                          Units     Sem/Yr               Grade




           Total Semester units, part B:

      C.   ART HISTORY. A minimum of 12 units of are required. 6 units may be LOWER DIVISION and 6 units must be UPPER
           DIVISION or higher.

           School Initials            Course No./Title                               Units    Sem/Yr            Grade
15. Statement of Purpose: Please present your reasons for pursuing graduate study at California State University, Long Beach on a
    separate, attached paper.



16. Digital Portfolio (no slides) and Image List: Follow the Portfolio Submission Guidelines printed above.



17. References: Give the names, affiliations and contacts for two people writing on your behalf. (Recommendation form available
    online at http://www.art.csulb.edu/advising/graduate_studies/forms_for_applicants/.)

    Name/Title                                                                               Phone

    Affiliation                                                                              Email

    Name/Title                                                                               Phone

    Affiliation                                                                              Email




I certify that the information submitted in the application is true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation will
be cause for denial of admission.


Signature                                                                                    Date




SEND all Departmental application materials to:
California State University, Long Beach
School of Art MA/MFA Programs
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-3501

QUESTIONS:

Art Student Services: art@csulb.edu, (562) 985-7819, Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

School of Art Graduate Advisor: Margaret Black: margaret.black@csulb.edu, (562) 985-7910

Assistants to the Graduate Advisor: art@csulb.edu, (562) 985-1576

Websites:
CSULB: www.csulb.edu
School of Art: www.art.csulb.edu
CSULB Fine Arts Roundtable (graduate student collective): www.artgrads.com