Joint MS Science Education/Single-Subject Credential Program

Students interested in working towards completing the MS Science Education and Single-Subject Credential programs concurrently are encouraged to begin both programs in the fall. Since the MS program only accepts new students in the fall, this allows students to move through both programs with efficiency, and allows for maximum savings in fees. 

To speak with an advisor in the Single-Subject Credential Program, please contact Teacher Education in the College of Education. As you advance through the credential program, steps need to be taken to ensure you are awarded both degrees on time. In the final semester of your credential program, you will need to submit a form requesting a transfer into the Science Education MS program. This form will be processed immediately following the conferral of your credential, but must be submitted early in the final semester of your credential in order to allow for GAPE processing times. You will also submit a candidacy form at the same time as your transfer form. The Science Education graduate coordinator can help you with these forms. Following the completion of your credential program, you will be considered a graduate student, and therefore, different tuition and fees are calculated.

• How to Apply to the Joint MS/Single-Subject Credential Program

  • Students applying for admissions to the joint MS/Single-Subject Credential program should apply to the Single-Subject Credential program following all guidelines and deadlines here.

    Students should also send their Statement of Purpose to the Science Education Graduate Coordinator at scied@sjsu.edu by the MS Science Education application deadline. Statements from applicants to the joint MS/Credential program will be reviewed following admittance to the Credential program.

• Application Deadlines

  • Application Deadlines:

    Please visit the GAPE website for admissions deadlines for the MS Science Education Program in the College of Science and the Single-Subject Credential Program in the College of Education.

• Coursework and Tracks

  • Example of Coursework and Tracks in the Joint MS/Single-Subject Credential Program:

    The below example track shows one example track for how coursework can be completed. Upon beginning the MS program, each student should meet with the graduate coordinator to create a personalized pathway to graduation.

    Example #1

    (credential courses are in bold italics)

    Year 1

    - Fall: EDSC 173, EDSC 162, EDEL 294, SCED 273, SCED 220 (3) & SCED 297 (1)

    - Spring: EDSC 172A, EDSC 184X, EDSC 246, SCED 205 (3) & SCED 297 (1)

    Year 2

    - Fall: EDSC 182, SCED 184Y, SCED 184Z, SCED 375 & SCED 297 (1)

    - Spring: SCED 255 (3), SCED 285 (3) & SCED 298 (3)

    Note: Courses with a SCED prefix are offered through the Science Education Program. All other courses are offered through the Teacher Education Department. Questions about coursework should be directed to the appropriate program/department.