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About IES

International and Extended Studies (IES) coordinates continuing education and professional development programs for San José State University (SJSU). Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development or degree credit units from SJSU without formal admission.


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eCampus link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu

Center for Distributed Education

eCampus supports SJSU faculty in the effective use of Web-based tools, resources and practices to enhance teaching and learning. More than 100 faculty and 250 courses are involved each semester as eCampus strengthens its focus to develop online, blended online, and onsite programs that meet the needs of the SJSU community.

Learning is extended beyond the physical classroom, allowing access to tools and resources that support collaboration, communication and development of community, leading to powerful interactive learning.

Global Studies link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu (GS)

The GS promotes global dialogues and learning among students and faculty, at SJSU and throughout the world. GS supports the Global Studies B.A. degree housed in the College of Social Sciences and encourages the incorporation of international understanding into all disciplines. GS aims to equip tomorrow’s graduates to live, work and grow professionally, anywhere in the world.

Global Studies Services

International Programs and Services link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu (IPS)

IPS comprises three units:

Among IPSS programs and activities are orientations for international students as well as study abroad and exchange participants, two International Weeks annually, Study Abroad Fairs, International House coffee nights and intercultural workshops.

Professional Development link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu (PD)

PD offers short-term noncredit courses and certificate programs in the evenings, on weekends and online to accommodate the needs of mid-career adults and those seeking new careers. Programs include courses and certificate programs in business, construction specialties, event and meeting planning, human resources, project management and purchasing/supply chain management.

For training and development solutions, Corporate Training Services link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu (CTS) combines the focus of relevant practical skills training with the resources of SJSU to deliver quality training and consulting.

SJSU Salzburg Program

The SJSU Salzburg Program connects SJSU faculty to the Salzburg Seminar link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu in Austria, to challenge present and future leaders to solve issues of global concern.



Special Session

Certificate and Degree Programs

In cooperation with colleges and departments, IES offers certificate and undergraduate degree programs at unique times and places or via online delivery to meet the needs of adult learners.

Programs include

  • B.A. Child and Adolescent Development
  • Certificate in Adult Education
  • Certificate in Educational Technology

Studies in American Language link outside http://ies.sjsu.edu (SAL)

SAL’s intensive academic English language programs prepare international students for success at SJSU and other American universities. Short programs in American culture and communication and international business communication bring students from around the world to SJSU.

Programs include

  • Academic and TOEFL Preparation
  • MBA-One Preparation
  • Business and Professional Communication
  • American Communication and Culture


SJSU Students

Local and international students enjoy a variety of programs through International and Extended Studies.