ChAD Department Office

The ChAD department office will be open and staffed:
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 5:00

Advisement Appointments

Appointments are available from the first week of classes through to the last week of instruction in the fall and spring semesters. Appointment scheduling is self-serve. Sign-up sheets are available starting on the first class day of the semester in SH 201. Be sure to follow the instructions on the ChAD advising page to prepare for your appointment.

If you need advisement assistance during the breaks between semesters or over the summer, go to (SH 201) or call the department office (408) 924-3718.

Part-time Teaching in ChAD

If you are interested in part-time lecturer opportunities in the department, please click here [PDF].

SJSU New Student Orientation

If you are new to SJSU, be sure to attend one of the upcoming sessions providing orientation information.

ChAD Masters Program Application

Applications are accepted in the spring only for starting the program in the fall semester. No students will be admitted to the program during the spring semester.

• Graduate Program Applications can be completed online

• Instructions for international applicants can be found at the Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluation (GAPE).

• Additionally, all graduate applicants must submit the following directly to the Department of Child & Adolescent Development: How to Apply- Guidelines

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • A full transcript (official or unofficial copies are acceptable for the department)of all college-level work

  • A statement detailing professional goals and experience working with children and/or adolescents