Your Journey to PK-3 Teaching at San Jose State University 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by: San Jose State University; Lurie College of Education
Presenter/Coordinator: Dr. Maria Fusaro, Professor, Child and Adolescent Development; PK-3 Credential Program Coordinator
E-mail: maria.fusaro@sjsu.edu
Co-Presenter: Dr. Ravisha Mathur, Chair, Child and Adolescent Development
Are you passionate about supporting young children's learning and development in public school? By transferring to SJSU's Child and Adolescent Development BA program, you can earn your PK-3 Teaching Credential in one additional year (2+1 pathway option). Along your PK-3 journey, you will gain knowledge of human development and developmentally appropriate practice to help preschool-aged through third grade students thrive at school. At SJSU's Lurie College of Education, we value partnering with families and communities to create equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.
Age Group/Topic:
Infant-Toddler Development and Education, Early Childhood Education, Transitional Kindergarten, Afterschool Care, K-12
Education, Teaching Pathways Strands:
Discovering Paths to Teaching: Where to start, how to continue, apprenticeships, transferring and credential programs
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
• Identify accessible transfer pathway options to pursue PK-3 teaching at SJSU.
• Recognize the distinction between a BA degree and a teaching credential in early childhood education; and
• Learn about the mission and vision that distinguish SJSU's PK-3 Credential program from others.