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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.


Applying to the MA Program

MA COMBINED MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL OPTION: Academy for Critical Research on Language, Culture and Society (CRA)

If you are interested in the combined program option, you will need to apply through the Elementary Education Department in SH 305. You will complete the credential coursework first and transfer over as an MA student in your last semester of the credential program. For more information regarding admission requirements, please attend a Group Advisement Session provided by the Elementary Education Department or download the Advisement Guide. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE MA APPLICATION.

MA “ONLY” PROGRAM OPTION:

CURRENT Students (in a Credential Program):
Students who are currently enrolled at SJSU in a Credential Program can transfer into the MA Program by completing step 1 below and meeting with the MA program emphasis coordinator. If a student is accepted to the MA Program a Program Transfer Form will be submitted to Graduates Studies to reflect the change in objective.

NEW Students:
New students must apply to both the university and the MA program. These are separate applications, and admission to one does not guarantee admission to the other. Please complete steps 1 & 2 below to be considered for acceptance into the MA “ONLY” Program Option.

  1. Apply to the MA program. Submit an application packet to the MA Program Office in SH 303, include the following:
  • Complete the Departmental Application and choose ONE Emphasis Option.
  • Transcripts. Submit transcripts of all colleges attended. Unofficial Copies are okay for department file.
  • Teaching Credential. Make a copy of your current teaching credential and submit it with your departmental application.
  • 3 Letters of Reference. Please ask references to submit letters on official letterhead.
  • Essay. Write your very best essay describing your educational and professional background, your philosophy of education, your experience with and thoughts about diversity, and your professional goals.

NOTE: You may drop off your application in Sweeney Hall 303 or mail it to:

    San Jose State University
    Department of Elementary Education
    MA Program Office
    One Washington Square
    Sweeney Hall 303
    San Jose, CA 95192-0074

  1. Apply to the university by submitting an online graduate application via www.csumentor.edu:
  • Choose the following degree: Education-Curriculum & Instruction
  • $55 application fee must be paid before application will be completely processed; the fee can be paid online or dropped off at the Student Services Center.
  • Official Transcripts from all colleges attended other than SJSU must be submitted to:

San Jose State University Graduate Studies & Research One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0025


 

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