San Jose State University

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. San Jose State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, San Jose State University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at San Jose State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: San Jose State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At San Jose State University?

San Jose State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with San Jose State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at San Jose State University

When choosing a major, San Jose State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at San Jose State University.San Jose State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. San Jose State University false.San Jose State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Jose State University

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Does San Jose State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ San Jose State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does San Jose State University Have An Online Program?

✅ San Jose State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does San Jose State University Give AP Credit?

✅ San Jose State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does San Jose State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ San Jose State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at San Jose State University.

Does San Jose State University Require Internships?

🟨 San Jose State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About San Jose State University

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Dual Degree Programs at San Jose State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

San Jose State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does San Jose State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

San Jose State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at San Jose State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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