Before you apply to your program, you must meet the following minimal requirements:

have competed all but at most one of the prerequisites for your program
have a GPA of at least 2.5 in your last 90 quarter units or last 60 semester units of college level course work
To apply to the university, read the Graduate Programs Admissions Eligibility. This involves filing an application online at Cal State Apply, paying a fee and submitting official transcripts to the university. Note that you do NOT need to send transcripts to the department. The advisors will view your transcripts online.

Letters of recommendation and GRE are not required for your admission, but are helpful. The letters should be addressed to the graduate advisor specific to the program.

Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550