Teacher Education

$80 (fee is non-refundable)

Undergraduate/graduate

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. Electronic transcripts sent to admissions@cgu.edu are also accepted. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission.

Applicants currently earning a degree that will be completed prior to attending CGU are required to submit a transcript showing work in progress for evaluation purposes. Once the degree has been granted, a final official transcript documenting the degree conferred must be submitted to CGU.

International applicants are advised to review the International Transcript Guidelines for additional information on submitting international transcripts.

Required (international applicants only)

A valid score on one of the following examinations TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, Duolingo English Test is required of all non-native English-speaking applicants. The examination is not required for the following applicants:

• Citizens or permanent residents of countries where English is the sole official language of instruction, e.g., Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Uganda, and Wales (see the CGU Bulletin for a complete list of accepted countries).
• Applicants who hold an undergraduate or advanced degree, or will have earned such a degree prior to enrolling at CGU, from an institution in the US or in countries where English is the sole official language of instruction (see above).
• Applicants who have successfully completed an academic English pre-master’s or intensive graduate bridge program from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the last two years, with submitted evidence of successful completion, and subject to curriculum approval.
• CGU allows for an English proficiency waiver if the applicant has received, or will receive prior to enrollment at CGU, an undergraduate or advanced degree from an institution where English is one of the primary languages of instruction for the majority of courses in the student’s program. To receive the waiver, documentation must be provided by the applicant to show that English is the language of instruction at their university/college.

CGU’s school code for the TOEFL exam is 4053.

International applicants are encouraged to visit our International Applicants page for more information, including score requirements.

Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume.

In three pages maximum (typed, double‐spaced, 12 pt. font), respond to the following prompts and upload the response in the “Upload Supporting Documents” section of the online application.

1. Describe how your personal and educational background has shaped your desire to be a teacher.
2. Explain why you think this program is the best fit for you given what you know about the mission of CGU’S Teacher Education Program.
3. What personal assets (intellectual, linguistic, physical, or spiritual) will you bring with you to the challenge of teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students?

Completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, ideally with a minimum 3.0 GPA. If GPA is below 3.0, please address why in your personal statement.

2 letters required

When filling out the online application, please enter references acquainted with your potential for success as a teacher who will submit a written recommendation on your behalf. References from those who can speak to your experience with children, your credential area, teaching in any context, etc. are preferred. Please do not enter family members as references. For programs requiring two letters of recommendation, you are welcome to enter an optional third reference. If you are struggling to secure two letters of recommendation, please reach out to an admissions representative.

CBEST and CSET

Basic Skills & Subject Competency Requirements

If you have not graduated from a regionally accredited university with a BA/BS, please enter your CBEST scores in the online application, and send a copy of your test scores with your application or upload documents demonstrating proof of meeting the basic skills requirement in another CTC approved way.

If you are using the CSET to show your subject matter proficiency but have yet to pass it, you must submit proof of registration for an upcoming CSET examination. If you are using another CTC approved method, please upload supporting documents.

You may upload score reports, proof of CSET registration, and any other relevant documents in the “Upload Supporting Documents” section of the online application (upload under “Additional Documents”).

If you receive your test scores after submitting your application (or if you have more score reports than you are permitted to upload) please send them to the Teacher Education Office (925 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711) or email an electronic copy to admissions@cgu.edu.

You will go through a central interview and reference check process before being admitted. Invitations to interview are extended once basic eligibility requirements are confirmed.