How to Apply

Apply for the Graduate Certificate Program

Apply to the PK-12 Climate Justice Education graduate certificate at SFSU. Find the steps, requirements and deadlines to help you complete your application.

Application Information

Application Period

  • Application opens: Oct. 1
  • Application deadline: May 15 Deadline extended

Program Dates

2027 to 2028 dates coming soon.

Summer 2026:

  • Semester: June 15 to Aug. 7
  • In-person meetings: June 15 to 18 and Aug. 7

Fall 2026:

  • Semester: Sept. 14 to Nov. 20

Spring 2027:

  • Semester: Feb. 1 to May 2

To apply you must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher in your last 60 semester (90 quarter) units
  • At least two years of experience working with PK-12 students in a formal or informal setting

Apply through Cal State Apply. You will also need to submit:

  • A 300- to 500-word statement of purpose that explains:
    • How your experience as an educator shapes your interest in climate change education
    • Your professional and personal goals for this program
    • The strengths and resources you bring to collaborative climate justice education
  • A current resume showing your PK-12 education experience
  • One letter of recommendation from an educational supervisor (such as a principal, department chair or program director) that speaks to your strengths as an educator and your potential as a leader in climate justice education
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