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San Jose State University
Official telephone: (408) 924-1000
Fax number: (408) 924-2050
Website: www.sjsu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: October 6, 2011 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
Spring 2012: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Fall 2012: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
For other terms, see
www.sjsu.edu/academic_programs/calendars/academic_calendar/
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| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held April-July for the fall term. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of three to six weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
Art and Design, Business Administration/Management, Business Administration/Marketing |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
85% |
| Average class size: |
32 in freshman lecture courses, 27 in upper-level/division lecture courses |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
23:1 |
| Total faculty: |
1,593 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
640 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
953 total |
| Graduation rate: |
48% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
info.sjsu.edu |
| Graduate studies homepage: |
www.sjsu.edu/gape |
| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, dual degrees, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning, external degree program, evening courses, adult education programs, online courses |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. For a complete listing, see
nfo.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/catalog/degrees/all-degrees.html |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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business, computer science, engineering, technologies |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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SJSU offers faculty-led programs abroad that are three-six weeks during the summer and winter session. Previous program destinations have included: China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Zambia. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus Santa Clara University |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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See http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/cbe.html for specific credit for AP exams. |
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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See http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/cbe.html for additional credit or placement available. |
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- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Advertising
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- Air Force JROTC/ROTC
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Army JROTC/ROTC
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian-American Studies
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication Disorders, General
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Conservation Biology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminology
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Film/Cinema Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Illustration
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Microbiology, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources Management/Development
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Physiology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Radio and Television
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Systems Engineering
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical and Business Writing
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students in seven colleges.
Goals
For both undergraduate and graduate students, the university emphasizes the following goals:
- In-depth knowledge of a major field of study.
- Broad understanding of the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
- Skills in communication and in critical inquiry.
- Multicultural and global perspectives gained through intellectual and social exchange with people of diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds
- Active participation in professional, artistic, and ethnic communities.
- Responsible citizenship and an understanding of ethical choices inherent in human development.
For detailed information about SJSU degrees and programs, see the SJSU Catalog posted at http://info.sjsu.edu/home/catalog.html.
Does the campus provide tutor programs or student success programs?
SJSU has an extensive tutorial center (Learning Assistance Resource Center) for undergraduates that operates year-round.
Frosh student success programs include:
First Year Experience (FYE) courses.
This seminar is the first class for new frosh because of the following qualities:
- A small class of no more than 17 students
- A great professor
- An intriguing topic
- Lively discussion
- General Education credit - it counts toward the baccalaureate degree
- A learning environment designed to help develop the skills to be a successful university scholar
- An opportunity to make new friends
- Bonus workshops and activities to introduce students to SJSU and to make them feel at home
Contact: www.sjsu.edu/ugs/students/firstyear/
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