DRAFT 2025-2026 Academic Catalog
College of Science
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Office: ISB 140
Telephone: 408-924-4800
Website: www.sjsu.edu/science
Leadership:
Michael Kaufman, Dean
Shelley Cargill, Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Student Success
Miri VanHoven, Associate Dean for Research
Overview
San José is at the center of Silicon Valley, known worldwide for its research institutes and industries that set the standard for scientific and technological innovation. San José State is the metropolitan university of the region, and the academic programs of the College of Science prepare students for rewarding careers through our bachelor’s and master’s level degree programs in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and computer science fields. Our departments have established partnerships with local employers where students find training and employment opportunities.
The College of Science provides the lower division core biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics courses supporting majors in other technical disciplines (such as engineering). As part of the university general education requirements, we offer courses in quantitative reasoning, the physical universe and its life forms, and earth and the environment. Furthermore, we teach the discipline-specific courses for the science and mathematics teacher credential programs.
Successful science students come from many backgrounds. Some enter the university immediately upon graduation from high school. Others, who have worked or have various life experiences, enroll as either full or part-time students in order to continue their education and better their career opportunities. The maturity, laboratory skills and experience of these students enrich our programs. We have several programs to increase the participation of women and underrepresented students in professional level science. Our College of Science Student Success Center, formerly COSAC, is available to assist students with their academic advising questions.
There are active student clubs associated with each major, several of which have won national recognition for their professional and community service activities. Club members provide mutual support and are able to network with professionals in their field. A list of programs and courses can be found on each department page in the catalog.
College of Science Student Success Center (formerly COSAC)
Office: Located in Duncan Hall (DH) 212
Telephone: 408-924-5193
Email: science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu
Website: www.sjsu.edu/science-ssc/
Unique Programs
The College of Science is committed to fostering unique academic programs and research centers, both within and across disciplines, that address major issues for California, the nation, and the world. The college is home to the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, the Center for Applied Mathematics, Computation and Statistics; Masters programs in Biotechnology, (MBT), Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Linguistics (with the College of Humanities & Arts) and Quantum Technology (with the College of Engineering); Bachelors degree programs in Data Science and Computer Science & Geology; and Clinical Lab Scientist and Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Molecular Biologist certificate programs. College faculty engage in a wide-range of research programs, partially funded by external grants and contracts, providing students opportunities to participate in original research projects across our disciplines. Cooperative programs with local industries and government laboratories, including NASA Ames Research Center, Lawrence Livermore National Labs and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, are additional sources of professional experience and financial support for our science majors.
Teaching Credential Programs
Two single subject credential programs are coordinated by the College of Science, in collaboration with the Connie L. Lurie College of Education . The single subject professional programs are designed for individuals who are interested in teaching science or mathematics in middle schools or high schools.The Science Education Program in cooperation with the Connie L. Lurie College of Education and the Department of Teacher Education, oversees the single subject teacher credential program in science through advising, coursework offerings and student teacher supervision. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a mathematics single subject credential program. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics also offers an undergraduate integrated math major and single subject credential, the BA Mathematics Integrated Teacher Education Program. For detailed information, contact the appropriate program coordinator.
CoursesMedical Product Development ManagementScienceSocial Science
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