BA in Child and Adolescent Development - Preparation for Teaching W/CSET Waiver

San Jose State University

This major is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school. The following coursework satisfies San Jose State University’s requirements for a BA in Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) with Preparation for Teaching. This specific pathway has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) to serve as a waiver of the CSET for Multiple Subjects requirement for post-baccalaureate teacher credential programs. Note that this pathway includes several lower-division course requirements. Students are encouraged to see a department advisor to identify appropriate coursework. Information about ChAD advising and instructions to make an appointment can be found on the department website.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing in the state of California (CCTC) recognizes Teacher Preparation degrees as verification of subject matter competence. The following coursework, offered by the Department of Child and Adolescent Development, satisfies San Jose State University’s requirements for a BA in Child and Adolescent Development, and is a program approved by the CCTC for waiver of the subject matter examination (CSET for Multiple Subjects) required to earn a teaching credential. The department also offers a Child and Adolescent Development, Preparation for Teaching, BA without a CSET waiver.