- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Note: State Law prohibits Pepperdine University from accepting a BA Degree in Education for applicants who wish to pursue a Single Subject Credential. Applicants with a BA Degree in Education will only be able to pursue a Multiple Subject Credential.
3. Two recommendations must be submitted directly from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional competencies, character, and potential to complete rigorous graduate studies. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. If you are a recent college graduate, you should have at least one academic recommendation. If you graduated from college more than three years ago, you should use professional recommendations. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to Statement of Responsibility Form emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
6. CBEST - The recent passage of SB 153 allows candidates to use their bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as a demonstration of subject matter. Candidates in most credential programs will no longer need to provide additional evidence of competence in basic skills if they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
7. Completion of the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) or verify subject matter competence by the end of the first term*. CSET test scores are valid for 10 years and must be current in order for a candidate to be eligible for student teaching. Applicants who have successfully completed a Commission-approved Subject Matter Equivalency program must obtain a Subject Matter Equivalency letter from the college or university. The original Subject Matter Equivalency letter will be accepted in lieu of the CSET. Coursework submitted to satisfy the CSET will be verified by the Credentialing Department upon acceptance and submission of tuition deposit. Please note that at this time, Pepperdine University is only authorized by the CTC to formally evaluate coursework for the English CSET and can only provide estimates for other subject areas.
8. Your California Certificate of Character Clearance (COC) must be completed prior to admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Note: State Law prohibits Pepperdine University from accepting a BA Degree in Education if a candidate pursues a Single Subject Teaching Credential in the MA in Teaching Program.
9. Current TB test results.
10. A personal interview may be required.
(Optional) If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our GRE or TOEFL/IELTS test requirements, please fill out this Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
*Graduate students will be admitted and allowed to enroll in the MA in Teaching program without the completion of the CSET, with an understanding that if they do not successfully complete the CSET by the end of their first term, they will no longer be allowed to continue in the MA in Teaching program until which time they have successfully completed the CSET.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member.
Please note, the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing does not accept all NACES member evaluation services. For this reason, for the MA in Teaching program application we strongly recommend using only the following evaluation services:
- Educational Records Evaluation Service (ERES)
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- World Education Services (WES)
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org. IELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Your application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. Transcript(s)- Official transcript sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed on the GSEP website from the institution that awarded the baccalaureate degree to the applicant. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however, official transcripts must be received to complete an applicant’s file and enroll in the subsequent term.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA3. One recommendation submitted directly from an individual familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional competencies, character, and potential to complete rigorous graduate studies. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org. IELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Your application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee
2. Transcript(s)- Official transcript sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed below. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however, official transcripts must be received to complete an applicant’s file and enroll in the subsequent term.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA3. Two letters of recommendation submitted directly from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional competencies, character, and potential to complete rigorous graduate studies. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. If you are a recent college graduate, you should have at least one academic recommendation. If you graduated from college more than three years ago, you should use professional recommendations. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
(Optional) Your professional CV or resume emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org. IELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
Online Education Master's Programs
MS in Education
Applicants to the online format may possess a bachelor's degree in any field, and there are no pre-requisite courses that must be completed prior to starting the program.
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
MA in Teaching
Pepperdine University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching program is always looking for future educators who are passionate about inspiring positive change in the classroom and in their local communities.
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA is required to apply
- GRE/GMAT scores are not required
- Application fee waivers are available
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
Education Doctoral Programs
EdD in Learning Technologies
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. A master's or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Transcript(s)- Official transcripts sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed below from the institutions that awarded the baccalaureate and master’s degrees to the applicant as well as all transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however official transcripts must be received to complete your student file.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Hard-copy Transcript(s), in a sealed and stamped envelope, mailed to:
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA5. Two recommendations submitted directly from individuals that attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional character and leadership experience and/or potential. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org. IELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
EdD in Organizational Leadership
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. A master's or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Transcript(s)- Official transcripts sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed below from the institutions that awarded the baccalaureate and master’s degrees to the applicant as well as all transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however official transcripts must be received to complete your student file.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA5. Two recommendations submitted directly from individuals that attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional character and leadership experience and/or potential. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
8. A personal and/or group interview with a program director or designee is required for qualified applicants who apply to the program.
9. A writing sample and/or critical thinking assessment may be assigned to a candidate before potential admission at the discretion of the program director.
If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our TOEFL/IELTS test requirements, please fill out this Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.org. IELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
EdD in Educational Leadership Pre-K to 12
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. A master's or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Transcript(s)- Official transcripts sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed below from the institutions that awarded the baccalaureate and master’s degrees to the applicant as well as all transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however official transcripts must be received to complete your student file.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA5. Two recommendations submitted directly from individuals that attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional character and leadership experience and/or potential. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
8. A personal and/or group interview with a program director or designee is required for qualified applicants who apply to the program.
9. A writing sample and/or critical thinking assessment may be assigned to a candidate before potential admission at the discretion of the program director.
If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our TOEFL/IELTS test requirements, please fill out this Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.orgIELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
PhD in Global Leadership and Change
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
1. Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. A master's or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Transcript(s)- Official transcripts sent electronically via one of the approved companies listed below from the institutions that awarded the baccalaureate and master’s degrees to the applicant as well as all transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admissions review; however official transcripts must be received to complete your student file.
- Electronic Transcript(s) emailed to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu
- Official transcript(s) may be sent from one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
Pepperdine University-GSEP
5th Floor- Enrollment Processing
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA5. Two recommendations submitted directly from individuals that attest to the applicant’s academic and/or professional character and leadership experience and/or potential. Academic recommendations from professors, instructors, or academic advisors; or professional recommendations from supervisors for employment, volunteer work, internship, or related activity satisfy this requirement. The online Recommendation Form should be emailed by your recommender to Exception Request Form and email it to gsep-admissions@pepperdine.edu.
(Optional) - A verified record of academic written and presented research submitted via the PhD Research Experience Form on the online application.
For current GSEP EdD students and alumni only: Current GSEP EdD students and EdD alumni who have graduated in the last seven years may transfer up to 39 EdD units to the PhD in Global Leadership and Change program. The final decision of transfer is recommended in conjunction with a committee appointed by the program director which includes committee members and the director of student success, or designee. This committee will make the final recommendation to the Admission Office based upon analysis of official transcripts, syllabi, and other relevant material submitted by the candidate.
International Student Requirements:
All applicants who received or will receive their degree from a university outside of the US (unless the degree is from a university which is already regionally accredited within the US) are required to submit a detailed foreign transcript evaluation report from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as the International Education Research Foundation at ierf.org or the World Education Services, Inc., at wes.org.
A detailed foreign transcript evaluation report will contain the following:
- Foreign transcripts translated into English.
- A detailed course-by-course report with the grade point average calculated on a US 4.0 scale.
- A determination of US degree equivalency (regional accreditation equivalency is required)
If you are attending school outside of the US and have not completed your bachelor's degree at the time of application, we would need your current NACES member international transcript evaluation (please see above for requirements). Upon degree completion, you are required to provide an updated NACES member evaluation reflecting your final courses, final cumulative GPA equivalency and US degree equivalency.
Please have the evaluation service, send your updated evaluation to www.toefl.org. Our TOEFL code is 4630. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam. You can find out more at www.ielts.orgIELTS scores can be sent electronically by choosing "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology" from the dropdown menu.
Psychology Master's Programs
MA in Psychology
To apply for this program, the following is required:
- Application Form
- Bachelor's Degree
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- A personal interview may be required
