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Sweeney Hall, SJSU


Elementary 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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Literacy Across the Curriculum for an Equitable Society (LACES)

Checklist for Application

Please note that you need to apply to both the Department of Elementary Education (a paper application) and SJSU (an online application). Admission to one does not guarantee admission into the other. Deadline for Fall 2009 is Friday, May 15, 2009.

Part I - Apply to the University

Compete the online application for Admission to Graduate School at San Jose State University via: www.csumentor.edu

Degree Objective is Education: Curriculum & Instruction

Submit Official Transcripts to:

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

Part II - Apply to the Department
  1. Complete the Departmental Application and check Literacy Across the Curriculum for an Equitable Society.
  2. Transcripts. Submit transcripts of all colleges attended. Unofficial Copies are okay for department file.
  3. Teaching Credential. Make a copy of your current teaching credential and submit it with your departmental application
  4. 3 Letters of Reference. Please ask references to submit letters on official letterhead. Letters should address your strengths and experience teaching diverse students, including English language learners.
  5. Essay. Write an essay describing your educational and professional background, your philosophy of education, your experience with and thoughts about diversity, and your professional goals.

Submit complete application to:

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

Applicants should plan to attend an Interview/Orientation, which will be held in May, 2009.

 

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