Master of Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & Teaching at San José State University

The Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & Teaching at San José State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & Teaching

Admissions Requirements
Graduate Standing Requirements
Program Requirements (155 units)
Advising Roadmap

This Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program allows qualified students in Art, Studio Practice Concentration (Preparation for Teaching), BA to simultaneously complete the requirements for the Baccalaureate, Single Subject Credential - Art and Teaching degrees (with optional Spanish bilingual authorization). Students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status seamlessly, with a simplified application process and no application fee. They complete all degrees in less time as compared to completing them separately. The program provides a broad foundation in contemporary art practice and permits some specialization in a favorite art medium. It also specializes in courses on teaching art to young people. Graduates most often work in middle and high school classrooms.

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.

Summary of Degree Units

Art, Studio Practice Concentration (Preparation for Teaching), BA	105
Teaching + Single Subject Credential	50
Total	155

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator: Erica Colmenares.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & 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 Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & Teaching at San José State University

Application Fee 250

How to Apply for Master of Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & 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 Art, Preparation for Teaching & Single Subject Credential in Art & Teaching at San José State University

San José State University

United States of America, Aberdeen