2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Majors and Programs by Department
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Department of Accounting and Finance
Undergraduate Major(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Department of African American Studies
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Anthropology
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Applied Data Science
Master(s)
Department of Art and Art History
Undergraduate Major(s)
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Art History and Visual Culture, BA
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Art, Digital Media Art Concentration, BFA
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Art, Photography Concentration, BFA
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Art, Pictorial Art Concentration, BFA
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Art, Spatial Art Concentration, BFA
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Art, Studio Practice Concentration (Preparation for Teaching), BA
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Art, Studio Practice Concentration, BA
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
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Art, Art History and Visual Culture Concentration, MA
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Art, Digital Media Art Concentration, MFA
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Art, Photography Concentration, MFA
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Art, Pictorial Art Concentration, MFA
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Art, Spatial Art Concentration, MFA
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Audiology
Doctoral
Department of Aviation and Technology
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Child and Adolescent Development
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Department of Communication Studies
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Department of Computer Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Computer Science
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Counselor Education
Master(s)
Credential(s)
Credentials are primarily granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. This excludes the Credential in Spanish Language Counseling.
Added Authorization(s)
Added Authorizations are granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and extend special authorization to specific audiences.
Department of Design
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Economics
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
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Economics, BA + Economics, Applied Economics Concentration, MA
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Economics, BA + Economics, MA
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Economics, BS + Economics, Applied Economics Concentration, MA
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Economics, BS + Economics, MA
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
Department of Educational Leadership
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Doctoral
Advanced Certificate(s)
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
Department of Electrical Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of English and Comparative Literature
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Department of Environmental Studies
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Department of Film and Theatre
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Department of Geology
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of History
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
Undergraduate Major(s)
Department of Humanities
Undergraduate Major(s)
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Creative Arts, BA
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Humanities, American Studies Concentration, BA
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Humanities, Liberal Arts Concentration, BA
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Humanities, Religious Studies Concentration, BA
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Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program Spanish Bilingual, BA
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Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program, BA
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Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, BA
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Justice Studies
Undergraduate Major(s)
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Forensic Science, Biology Concentration, BS
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Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration, BS
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Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation Concentration, BS
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Forensic Science, Digital Evidence Concentration, BS
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Justice Studies, BS
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Justice Studies, Criminology Concentration, BS
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Kinesiology
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Added Authorization(s)
Added Authorizations are granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and extend special authorization to specific audiences.
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Linguistics and Language Development
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Marketing and Business Analytics
Undergraduate Major(s)
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Meteorology and Climate Science
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Military Science (Army ROTC)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars
Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Programs programs are combined bachelor’s and master’s programs at SJSU (per University Policy F19-1). Sometimes they may also satisfy the requirements for a credential. Students in these programs pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. These program allow students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior year, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree.
Department of Occupational Therapy
Master(s)
Doctoral
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Philosophy
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Political Science
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Department of Public Health and Recreation
Undergraduate Major(s)
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Public Health, BS
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Public Health, BS (SJSU Online)
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Public Health, Concentration in Community Health Education, BS
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Public Health, Concentration in Population Data Science, BS
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Recreation, BS
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Recreation, Recreation Management Concentration, BS
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Recreation, Recreation Therapy Concentration, BS
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Department of Special Education
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Credential(s)
Credentials are primarily granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. This excludes the Credential in Spanish Language Counseling.
Added Authorization(s)
Added Authorizations are granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and extend special authorization to specific audiences.
Department of Teacher Education
Master(s)
Credential(s)
Credentials are primarily granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. This excludes the Credential in Spanish Language Counseling.
Added Authorization(s)
Added Authorizations are granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and extend special authorization to specific audiences.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Department of World Languages and Literatures
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
Interdisciplinary Engineering Program
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
Lucas Graduate School of Business
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Master(s)
School of Global Innovation and Leadership
Undergraduate Major(s)
Basic Certificate(s)
School of Information
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
School of Information Systems and Technology
Undergraduate Major(s)
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
SJSU Online
The mission of SJSU Online is to expand higher education access and degree attainment for learners requiring a fully online degree pathway. These upper division degree completion programs are offered through a special session that requires a separate application process. If interested, please contact one of our Enrollment Counselors for more information.
School of Management
Undergraduate Major(s)
School of Music
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
School of Social Work
Undergraduate Major(s)
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
Advanced Certificate(s)
Credential(s)
Credentials are primarily granted by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. This excludes the Credential in Spanish Language Counseling.
Science Education Program
Undergraduate Minor(s)
Master(s)
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Undergraduate Major(s)
Master(s)
Doctoral
Advanced Certificate(s)
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