Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching at San José State University

San José State University offers the Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for african american studies & single subject credential in social science & teaching and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching

This Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program prepares students to teach History, Social Science, and Ethnic Studies in California public high schools. The Department of African American Studies provides an interdisciplinary curriculum and comprehensive liberal arts education by training students to appreciate diversity and multicultural American society. As juniors, African American Studies, BA majors are eligible to apply for a SAGE Scholars program that allows them to be concurrently enrolled in the Single Subject Credential - Social Science and Teaching programs (with an optional Spanish bilingual authorization) as an undergraduate. This combined degree pathway can be completed in five years.

To add a Spanish Bilingual Authorization to this pathway, students simultaneously apply to the Critical Bilingual Authorization program (CBAP). This requires an additional personal essay in their SAGE Scholars application and an interview in Spanish. CBAP students take one credential course in Spanish (EDTE 208B instead of EDTE 208 ) and take specified sections of several other credential courses. They do their student teaching in bilingual classrooms and are required to register for 2 seminars of EDTE 297B - Advanced Issues in Bilingual Education (2 units) during their student teaching semesters, for an additional 4 units.

It is strongly recommended that students complete an additional US History Minor to prepare them to establish subject matter competency via the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Social Science. African American Studies is not a CSET waiver program.

Summary of Degree Units

African American Studies, BA	103
Teaching + Single Subject Credential	49
Total	152

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator Travis Boyce.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching at San José State University

Entry Requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement.
Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching at San José State University

Application Fee 250

How to Apply for Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching at San José State University

Submit an online application through Cal State Apply for desired term and program to San José State University. This step must be completed regardless of any extra steps required by your specific graduate program. You may only apply to one degree program per admission term. NOTE: Admission term can be selected on the Cal State Apply landing page.

For a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Cal State Apply application for SJSU, visit our International Application Tutorial [pdf].

Note: An application fee is due at the time you submit your Cal State Apply application. This fee is non-refundable, even if your application is withdrawn or denied and only used for the applied term. Fee waivers are not available at this time.

In order to successfully obtain an F-1 visa, you will need to correctly designate yourself as an international applicant planning to study on an F-1 or J-1 visa at the beginning of your Cal State Apply application during the “Complete Your Profile” section.

Select 'Yes' for the question: Do you have or will you require an F-1 (student) or J-1 visa (exchange) to study the California State University (CSU)?

If you mistakenly apply as a domestic applicant and intend to study on an international student visa for a program that is NOT currently offered to international students, your application will be withdrawn.

NOTE: Submit your Cal State Apply application per your legal name as indicated on your passport. Discrepancies in the spelling or order of your name will result in delays in processing your application.

Master of African American Studies & Single Subject Credential in Social Science & Teaching at San José State University

San José State University

United States of America, Aberdeen