How To Apply

Minimum Requirements
I. Admission to University Graduate Studies
II. Admission to Department of Special Education
III. Additional Requirements for Program of Interest
Admissions Procedure
Recommendations

 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for any of our programs in the Special Education Department, you must meet ALL of the following requirements.

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent on or before the beginning of the admission semester.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA for MA program
  • Minimum of 2.87 GPA for Education Specialist Credential Programs (Please keep in mind that those that are admitted into the program MUST maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in order to file a Education Specialist Instruction Credential)
  • Certificate of Clearance
  • CBEST and CSET (all parts) must be passed before admission semester.
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ALL of the following must be completed by the Admission Deadline to be considered into a program of interest:

  I. ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDIES

  1. Apply ONLINE at CSUMentor. There will be a $55 application fee.
  2. Submit one officially sealed trancript from each college where you studied. If you completed your undergraduate at San Jose State University, you do NOT need to submit your own SJSU transcript. Send or deliver transcript to:

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

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  II. ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

  1. Write a Statement of Purpose that includes: 1) Experiences and education which demonstrate your concern and capacity to work with people. 2) Your professional goals in pursuing the degree and/or credential. 3) Any additional information that is important to you.
  2. Submit a Current Resume
  3. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation AND the additional dispositions evaluations must be completed by each recommender.
  4. Send above items to:

San Jose State University 
Department of Special Education 
One Washington Square 
San Jose, CA 95192-0078

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  III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SPECIALIZATION

Education Specialist Instruction Preliminary Credential Program

Intern Option

Concurrent Option

Submit a Concurrent Option Form

For Mild/Moderate Credential with Single Subject Credential:
For Mild/Moderate Credential with Multiple Subject Credential:

Masters Program with Concentration in Special Education

Send additional items to:

San Jose State University 
Department of Special Education 
One Washington Square 
San Jose, CA 95192-0078

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  ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make certain that all admission materials are received by the designated application deadline. 

Your admission will be based on a holistic review of your application. These criteria, which carry no pre-assigned weights, include:

  • Candidate's full record of achievement
  • Candidate's statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation that attest for candidate's qualifications
  • Passing of required exams for program of interest

If selected, you will be invited for an interview with a graduate advisor who will determine your final eligibility into the program.

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  RECOMMENDATIONS:

Start the application process early! Send in your required documents as soon as possible to avoid an incomplete application file.

  • Secure your letters of recommendation early. If your letters of recommendation are not received by the department, your file cannot be processed.
  • Submit an official transcript to GAPE as soon as possible for graduate admissions to process.

Seek outside funding to help pay for graduate school. Regardless of what institution you are applying to, having your own funding can only work in your favor.

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