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Sweeney Hall, SJSU


Elementary Education
College of Education
Sweeney Hall 305
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0074

Phone: 408.924.3771
Fax: 408.924.3775
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Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

9:00 - 5:00
9:00 - 5:00
9:00 - 6:00
9:00 - 5:00
9:00 - 4:00

Please note that the Office remains open during lunch hours from Monday - Thursday. The office may occasionally close for lunch on Fridays.


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Application Packet

To be considered complete, an application packet must contain all items listed below:

1. Department Application Form

Available at a Group Advisement Session, in an online version of the Advisement Guide or separately as a PDF/Word file

2. Application Fee

Cash or check for $25 written to SJSU Elementary Education.

3. Transcripts

Two complete sets of official transcripts for every college and university attended.(For information on foreign transcripts, please consult the Director of Admissions and Advisement in the Elementary Education Office.)

4. CBEST or Equivalent

A copy of the full page including passing scores, or a copy of the registration date for the next test date. (Information on equivalents is available at www.cbest.nesinc.com)

5. Essay

A personal statement, one to two pages long, on "Why I want to become a teacher".

6. Current Resume

7. Letters of Recommendation

3 letters from such persons as professors, coworkers, managers, or supervisors who have seen your work with children or can speak to your potential as a teacher.

8. Document Pre-Professional Experience

50 hours required, at least a portion which should be in a K-8 classroom

In addition, at appropriate times, the credential file should contain documents verifying the following:

1. CSET Scores
2. U.S. Constitution
3. Technology Level 1 – either test or course
4. Certificate of Clearance (Fingerprinting)

Information on all of the above is discussed at Group Advisement Sessions, and can be found online in the Advisement Guide.

 


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