- I’m interested in getting a degree in software engineering. Whom should I talk to about this?
- I am interested in another kind of engineering. Is it hard to get into those programs?
- Can I get a master’s degree in computer science if my undergraduate degree is in another field? If I can’t get into the undergraduate program in computer science, can I start in math and switch to computer science? If I’ve worked as a programmer already, is it easy to get into computer science?
- I want to get an MBA. Do I have to have a degree in business?
- I’m interested in Nutrition and Food Science; is it hard to get into this program?
- I was a nurse in my country and I want to study nursing here in the U.S. How can I do that?
- How can I find out about other graduate programs?
- How can I find out about the specific requirements of a graduate department? For example, is a higher than 80 iBT score required? Are there special tests like GRE or GMAT that I have to take?
- I just graduated from high school and I don't know which major I want. How can I decide?
I’m interested in getting a degree in software engineering. Whom should I talk to about this?
For the undergraduate program, see this page: http://www.bs.se.sjsu.edu/
If you are already a software engineer with a bachelor's degree, see this site for the graduate program description: http://www.ms.se.sjsu.edu/msse.htm
There are open advising sessions every week with Dr. Dan Harkey. Go to one of those sessions for specific information: http://www.ms.se.sjsu.edu/advising.htm
If you are already a software engineer with a bachelor's degree, see this site for the graduate program description: http://www.ms.se.sjsu.edu/msse.htm
There are open advising sessions every week with Dr. Dan Harkey. Go to one of those sessions for specific information: http://www.ms.se.sjsu.edu/advising.htm
I am interested in another kind of engineering. Is it hard to get into those programs?
The magazine U.S. News and World Report ranks SJSU's College of Engineering as the 12th best school in the U.S., compared with all schools which do not offer doctoral programs. Some of the departments in the College, like Electrical Engineering, have very high standards for admission. Explore the web site of the College and look at the different departments: http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/
If you don't know exactly which program you want or if you are worried about your qualifications, consider the General Engineering option. See the B.S. and M.S. program descriptions.
If you don't know exactly which program you want or if you are worried about your qualifications, consider the General Engineering option. See the B.S. and M.S. program descriptions.
Can I get a master’s degree in computer science if my undergraduate degree is in another field? If I can’t get into the undergraduate program in computer science, can I start in math and switch to computer science? If I’ve worked as a programmer already, is it easy to get into computer science?
The answer to these and many other questions can be found at the department site. For graduate questions, go to: http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/mscs/faq.html
For undergraduate or second bachelor's degree questions, go to: http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/Programs/bs_in_cs/faq/faq.html
For undergraduate or second bachelor's degree questions, go to: http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/Programs/bs_in_cs/faq/faq.html
I want to get an MBA. Do I have to have a degree in business?
No. Most MBA students have undergraduate degrees in other fields, like engineering or liberal arts. See SAL's FAQ on the MBA Preparation Program for further information.
I’m interested in Nutrition and Food Science; is it hard to get into this program?
This department is gaining in popularity, so basic competency tests are required for graduate students. For complete information on both undergraduate and graduate programs, go to:
http://www.nufs.sjsu.edu/azlist.htm
http://www.nufs.sjsu.edu/azlist.htm
I was a nurse in my country and I want to study nursing here in the U.S. How can I do that?
SJSU’s School of Nursing is currently in impacted status. That means there are many more applicants than there are places in the program. Under impaction rules, only residents of California will be considered for admission; this applies to both the RN and the MSN programs.
If you are on an F-1 visa, you can investigate nursing programs in community colleges or private universities. An advisor can help you with that.
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of California, see these sites for more information:
The Bachelor’s Degree: http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/PDF/BS_Info_Packet.pdf
The Master’s Degree:
http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/graduate.html
How can I find out about other graduate programs?
All graduate programs are described here. Read everything you can about the department so that you are familiar with specific requirements. Then contact the advisor listed for that department. Your most important tool in gaining admission to graduate school is to develop a relationship with the graduate student advisor.
How can I find out about the specific requirements of a graduate department? For example, is a higher than 80 iBT score required? Are there special tests like GRE or GMAT that I have to take?
Visit this web site for complete information about specific program requirements.
I just graduated from high school and I don't know which major I want. How can I decide?
Do I have to decide before I begin my studies?
This is a big decision and should take into account your own career plans. If you want to discuss your strengths and interests, contact the main office to get an appointment with Ann or Kristin. However, it’s not necessary to make that decision now. The first two years of study in SJSU (or any American university) include general education courses outside your chosen major. For more information about GE courses, go to: http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/static/soc-spring/ge.html
