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SJSU ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Lower Division Requirements
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
BA - Child and Adolescent Development
Preparation for Teaching W/CSET Waiver
San José State University -to- West Valley College
Community College students should meet with a counselor as soon as possible to determine the equivalent courses offered at that institution. Students should complete as many as possible of the lower division requirements listed below, prior to transfer.
Also see Preparation for Teaching notes at the bottom of this page.
Lower Division Course Requirements | Community College Course Equivalents | |
| This major is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school. The following coursework satisfies San Jose State University's requirements for a BA in Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) with Preparation for Teaching. This specific pathway has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) to serve as a waiver of the CSET for Multiple Subjects requirement for post-baccalaureate teacher credential programs. Note that this pathway includes several lower-division course requirements. Students are encouraged to see a department advisor to identify appropriate coursework. Information about CHAD advising and instructions to make an appointment can be found on the department website. | ||
| Maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.87 and completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See the Teacher Preparation section of the catalog for more information on application and admission to credential programs. | ||
| Students who are transfer or who are changing into this major, in consultation with a department advisor, identify the coursework appropriate for the individual. Please contact the department office, (408) 924-3718; Location: Sweeney Hall, Room 201. Students should visit the department web site for more information at: http://www.sjsu.edu/chad/ or particularly the pages concerning advising: http://www.sjsu.edu/chad/advising/ | ||
Major Requirements: | ||
| General Education and Major Requirements - Courses listed below may satisfy both GE (in the area approved at the transfer institution) and major requirements. | ||
Lower Division Core: | ||
| CHAD 060 Child Development | CHST 002 Child Growth and Development | |
| CHAD 070 Lifespan Development in the 21st Century | PSYC 012 Human Growth and Development | |
| PSYC 001 Introduction to Psychology | Psyc 001 General Psychology OR Psyc 001H Honors General Psychology | |
| STAT 095 Elementary Statistics | Math 010 Elementary Statistics OR Math 010H Honors Elementary Statistics | |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 015 Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences | Math 010 Elementary Statistics OR Math 010H Honors Elementary Statistics | |
| OR | ||
| UNVS 015 Statway: Statistics-Concepts & Methods | No Current Equivalent | |
| OR | ||
| CHAD 080 Quantitative Analysis in Developmental Science | Math 010 Elementary Statistics OR Math 010H Honors Elementary Statistics | |
Second Course in English Composition: | ||
| ENGL 002 Critical Thinking and Writing | ENGL 001B Critical Thinking Through Literature OR ENGL 001C Critical Thinking and Writing OR ENGL 001CH Honors Critical Thinking and Writing OR PHIL 003 Introduction to Ethics OR PHIL 017 Logic and Critical Reasoning | |
| or | ||
| ENGL 001B Argument and Analysis | No Current Equivalent | |
Multiple Subjects Preparation Core Curriculum: | ||
| MATH 012 Number Systems | Math 014 Math for Elementary School Teachers (Number Systems) | |
| BIOL 021 Human Biology | Biol 011 Human Biology | |
| CHEM 030A Introductory Chemistry | Chem 030A Fundamentals of Chemistry OR CHEM 002 Introductory Chemistry | |
| PHYS 001 Elementary Physics | Phys 010 Conceptual Introduction to Physics | |
| MUSC 010B Introduction to Music | Musc 005 Fundamentals of Music | |
Complete one course from the following: | ||
| ART 039 Multicultural Arts for Children | No Current Equivalent | |
| OR | ||
| CA 070 Visual & Media Arts for K-8 Teachers | No Current Equivalent | |
| OR | ||
| CA 075 Performing Arts for K-8 Teachers | No Current Equivalent | |
IMPORTANT TRANSFER INFORMATION:
Admission to San Jose State is competitive in all majors. SJSU continues to have more qualified applicants than available new student spaces. Because of this, SJSU is an impacted campus with impacted programs. For the most current information regarding admission impaction at SJSU please visit our website SJSU Impaction Information page.
Prior to transferring to San Jose State University all transfers must earn at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter), including the CSU four basic skill courses required for CSU admission eligibility (except majors which have an approved CSU GE A3 waiver). Within those 60 semester/90 quarter units, students are strongly encouraged to complete the following:
1. Lower Division Major Course Requirements (especially for STEM Majors):
Complete as many of the lower division courses required for the major as possible. Many of these courses may be double counted as part of the CSU GE-Breadth 39 semester unit requirements. The lower division major courses for this major are shown above.
2. General Education Requirements:
Complete all the CSU GE Breadth requirements at the community college (39 semester units/58 quarter units). The approved courses for each area can be found at www.assist.org under the link "CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses" for your college. Many of these courses may be double counted to meet the major requirements shown above, so choose your courses wisely. Some SJSU majors which meet GE requirements within the majors are noted on the Major Exceptions and Modifications page in our catalog. Please see your college counselor/advisor to review your general education in order to receive FULL OR PARTIAL CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO TRANSFER to San Jose State University.
3. Second Course in English Composition highly recommended:
All students are strongly encouraged to complete a second English composition course as part of their lower division GE prior to transferring to SJSU (either to meet CSU GE Area A3 or C2) for the greatest success in passing the Writing Skills Test (WST) at SJSU. Complete this course with a grade of "C" or better prior to registering for the WST at SJSU to avoid delays in enrollment for other SJSU courses. To register for the WST contact our Testing office at: testing.sjsu.edu.
4. American Institutions Requirement (US 1, US 2, and US 3 must be completed):
This requirement is normally 2 courses and can be taken as part of your CSU GE-Breadth 39 semester unit requirements (GE Area D and sometimes Area C). The approved courses can be found at www.assist.org under the link "CSU U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Courses" for your college.
5. Graduation Requirement - Physical Education (PE):
All undergraduate students who matriculate at SJSU are required to complete two units of physical education from Kinesiology/Dance activity courses, unless the major program has an approved PE waiver. Majors which have approved PE waivers are noted on the Major Exceptions and Modifications page in our catalog.
(page last modified: 11/21/2024)
