Admission

FALL 2008 APPLICATION DEADLINES

DOMESTIC: 5/30/08

INTERNATIONAL: 5/1/08

Requirements

• Attend an orientation
• GPA of 2.87 or better
• BA/BS Degree from an accredited university and program
• Pass CBEST
• Pass entrance interview

Steps for Admission (click to get FORMS)

• Visit Why Become a Special Educator page.
• Apply ONLINE to Graduate School for admission to SJSU through CSU Mentor
• Download and complete the Department Application.
• Download three (3) forms of recommendation/reference
• Submit a resume.
• Submit a statement of purpose essay as to why you want to be a Special Educator. This essay will be one of the tools used to determine admission. Thoughtful consideration should be given to its content and development.
  Download and complete a Self-assessment Dispositions Evaluation form
• Submit passing CBEST scores (must have proof of passing scores prior to admission).
• Submit CSET Scores for Subject Matter Competency. (Check with department on appropriateness.)
• Download Pre-professional Experience Form.
• Download Technology Self-assessment Form.
• Submit a copy of your Emergency Permit or Certificate of Clearance (Life Scan). This is our state permit to work with children.
• Submit a copy of your Regular Education Credential, only California Multiple Subjects (Elementary) or Single Subject (Secondary) are acceptable if applicable.
• Attend an orientation (Mandatory)

Qualifications to continue in the Program

• Meet subject matter competency. If you haven't you must satisfy this requirement within one year from the date of your admission into the program. Candidates interested in a credential in Early Childhood Special Education need to meet with Dr. Peg Hughes to discuss your coursework related to child development.


• If you are required to take courses in the Single Subject (Secondary) area, you must download the Single Subject Focus information here before the department will allow you to take those courses. Take this information to the Secondary Education Department in SH 301 for planning verification and approval.
  
  If you are required to take EDEL 143A - Student Teaching in the Multiple Subjects area, you must download the EDEL 143A agreement form here before you can take that course. Take this form to the Elementary Education Department in SH 305.
  
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, AND receive grades of B or better in all credential courses
  
• Follow prescribed sequences of courses and experiences
• Meet periodically with your assigned advisor (see your letter of admission from the department) to discuss progress and challenges or to seek suggestions

Qualifications to exit Program

• Completed program of studies and experiences with grades of B or better.
• Passed exit practicum and interview.
• Passed portfolio project.
• Taken and passed RICA (if required)

Reminders: Student-teaching (exit practicum) is done with students with disabilities. The disability of the students must match the credential that you are working on. If you select the student-teaching option, you must plan for one full semester to work in a classroom under a Master Teacher k-6 (5 mornings and 2 afternoons); 7-12 (4 periods 5 days a week) for 15 weeks.