The Critical Research Academy (CRA) at
San Jose State University
San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) sys ...
is a graduate program in the College of Education. The College of Education graduates the largest number of teacher credentials in the
San Francisco Bay Area
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The CRA is a two-year program that begins in the Fall semester. This program is a combined Multiple Subject Credential and MA program with a focus on Critical Research on Language, Culture, and Society. It offers a program for K-12 teachers primarily interest in education for social justice, development of cultural literacy, education to promote democracy, and pedagogy for teaching in urban schools. The Critical Research Academy aims to prepare teachers with the intercultural and interpersonal communication skills needed to lead and teach in a culturally, politically, and linguistically diverse community. The program incorporates requirements for both the Multiple Subject teaching credential and the Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. The program follows a cohort model to emphasize continuity of content and student interaction. While the program employs various instructors to teach courses, the core faculty include Drs. Rabin, Asato, Schierling, Smith, and Whitenack. The CRA admits 30 students every fall, while becoming more selective with the rise in applications.
The College of Education is accredited by
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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Research
The program has a history of students connecting research to practice by completing a masters project for the culmination of their program. Methodology varies, but typically includes students conducting research in local schools or conducting interviews.
External links
Critical Research Academy webpage
San Jose State University