Deaf and Hard of Hearing

How to Apply

Icon of megaphone  Announcement: Now accepting applications for Summer 2024! Priority Deadline is April 1, 2024.

To apply to the Education Specialist Credential (DHH) program, please submit your application materials using our application portal.

Note: The Educational Specialist Credential (DHH) program begins in summer semester only.

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Application Requirements:

  1. Schedule a Graduate Program Advisement with an admission counselor
  2. Complete Application online at CalLutheran.edu/apply
  3. Two (2) Recommendation Forms
  4. CTC issued certificate/permit/credential
  5. Personal Statement
  6. $30.00 Online Application fee
  7. Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended and any graduate work. Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail. We recommend e-transcript if available at your institution.
    • Domestic applicants who completed their bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. are required to submit an Official Transcript Evaluation from a CTC Approved Foreign Evaluation Agency. The evaluation should include GPA equivalence and course-by-course listing. Per the CTC, the evaluation should state the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher. Official transcripts must be ordered and sent directly to Cal Lutheran via certified e-transcript or mail.

 By email:                                                                         By mail:

       If a selection list is available please choose:            California Lutheran University
       California Lutheran University                                     60 W. Olsen Road, #2200
       or use the following email address                            Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2700
       for direct entry: clugrad@CalLutheran.edu

Credential Requirements

To enter the program, the following documents need to be brought to your required advisement with the credential analyst within two weeks of receiving your admission letter. This advisement is to ensure that you are on track to meeting all the CTC requirements. 

  1. Current negative TB test
  2. Basic Skills Requirement
  3. Verification of CSET registration (minimum one subtest) or passing of Subject Matter
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