ASPIRE PROGRAM PRESENTS
Beyond the Baccalaureate
Purpose of Beyond Baccalaureate Planning
BBP offers students the opportunity to explore, identify, plan
and prepare for academic and career goals beyond the baccalaureate
degree. Staff will work closely with students to help them develop
a practical plan that meets their specific interests and goals.
When students become Juniors and Seniors, they may start asking
themselves:
- What will I do after graduation?
- Should I get a job?
- What Jobs/careers can I qualify for with my baccalaureate in
my major?
- Is a teaching credential an option?
- What is the benefit in getting a Master’s degree?
- How can I get in a Ph.D program?
Who Can Participate in BBP?
- All ASPIRE Students; however, Juniors and Seniors (Upper Division)
are the target group
- Transfer students from community colleges
- Students must meet eligibility requirements:
- Low-income
- First Generation
- Disabled
Services provided by the BBP
- Develop an Education Action Plan with Career Goal Interest
- Monitor students' progress
- Make referrals to campus community and other resources including
McNair.
- Offer or refer students to workshops on topics related to graduate
school/career planning or to job fairs. (Workshops through ASPIRE)
- Academic Advising for students with Academic issues.
Choosing a Graduate School
- Admissions Requirements
- Geographic Locations
- Reputation of the Program/School
- Faculty/Curriculum
- Cost/How to Pay for Graduate school
- Timeline for Applying and Completing Application
- Taking Standard Admissions Tests
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Sending the Application Packet
- Graduate School Interviews
Career Planning and Job Preparation
- Staff will help with Resume writing and job search ideas.
- We help with career goals profile so students have information
about what their degree can do for them after graduation.
- We have information about what jobs students can get with today’s
economic situation.
- We also can refer students to the Career Center for more job/career
research.
- We can also provide service and information for the following:
- Self-Assessment/Interests
- Job Fairs/Professional Develop Seminars
- Internships/Mentorship/Job Shadowing
We have advisors on hand to help point you in the right direction
toward success. Give us a call or visit us at:
ASPIRE Program
San Jose State University
Student Services Center
(408) 924-2540
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