New Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Program

Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) programs are combined baccalaureate and master programs  (joint, blended, or 4+1 undergraduate and graduate degree program). These programs must be in compliance with the CSU Coded Memorandum AA-2012-01 and University Policy F19-1 [pdf]. Before you consider proposing a SAGE program, please review the memorandum and University policy. 

Step 1

Consult with the Curriculum Office: Associate Dean Jeffrey Honda and Curriculum and Academic Program Analyst Sarah Schraeder.

Step 2

Submit a New Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Program Proposal in Curriculog.

As this is a new type of program for SJSU Additional support documentation may be required as requested during the review process at the department, college, or university level. 

Deadlines for Fall 2021 Effective Date

All proposals for new SAGE programs should be submitted in Curriculog and receive college level approval no later than December 1, 2020. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between a SAGE, Blended, Combined and 4+1 Program?

  • They are different names for the same degree objective. Toward the end of his/her undergraduate degree at SJSU, a student can apply to pursue a SAGE Program (this is the correct name to use) in which the student seamlessly transitions from undergraduate (Bachelor’s) to graduate standing (Master’s) without having to apply through Cal State Apply.  PLEASE NOTE: Not all majors on campus are eligible to pursue a paired Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (see Graduate Education website for eligible degree pairings).

• What are the application procedures?

  • They are currently under development.

• Are there any approved SAGE programs?

  • Not yet, but a number of departments are working on proposals. Please check Curriculog.