Why @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education?

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We believe your education should fit your life, not the other way around. Whether you are finishing a degree started years ago, advancing your education, or pivoting to a new career, @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education provides the flexible, real-world impact you need to succeed.

Choose from over 50 online, hybrid, or in-person undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs and start your journey with programs, people, and experiences that push you forward.

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Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"Honestly, my experience has been great. My advisors made sure I had a really smooth ride throughout the whole process. The flexibility of the online program allowed me to work part time and work on my business at the same time, which I don't think I would have been able to do otherwise."

Sinan Onder
Sinan Onder'25 Economics

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I came back to pursue my MPH because of the quality of education, the amazing professors, and the culture of the program. The curriculum and the cohort style has nurtured my passion for public health even further."

Harleen Kaur Sandhu
Harleen Kaur SandhuMaster of Public Health

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"Accepting a full-time job offer before I even graduated was a huge milestone. What I learned through my program helped shape how I approached my interview process. My experience helped me build confidence, articulate my values, and approach leadership with empathy."

Kay Patel
Kay Patel'25 Educational Leadership

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"I was really blessed to receive an mini´«Ã½ scholarship. The application process was simple and I was able to utilize the mini´«Ã½ Writing Center for feedback on my responses. When I was notified that I received the award, it was automatically applied to my tuition for the semester."

Felicia Zamora
Felicia Zamora'25 Business Administration

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"After a long journey, I'm finally completing my bachelor's degree thanks to @ 2025 mini´«Ã½. mini´«Ã½'s Veterans Resource Center was super helpful with my transition back to school, my faculty and classes were awesome, and I was even able to find a full-time job through the Career Center's job platform."

Dustin Wagner
Dustin Wagner'24 Anthropology

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I appreciate that the Info Science and Data Analytics program focuses on learning technical skills as well as understanding how data impacts people and communities. That's important to me because I want to use data to build tools, tell stories, solve problems, and make a positive impact in the world."

Yajaira De Haro
Yajaira De Haro'26 Information Science and Data Analytics

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I chose @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ because I needed a program that fit my life and not the other way around. The Anthropology program specifically stood out to me because it's not just about studying the past, it's about applying what we learn to the present and the future."

Adam Noorahani
Adam Noorahani'26 Anthropology

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"After taking a break from school for 20 years, @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ is giving me the opportunity to continue pursuing my goal of completing my bachelor's degree while working and taking care of my children."

Diana Gamino
Diana Gamino'25 Public Health

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"Enrolling at @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ has changed my life. Not only have I been able to reach a lifelong personal goal, I have also become the first in my family to graduate from college. My experience at mini´«Ã½ has also prepared me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enroll in a master’s degree program at Harvard University."

Lucia Sanchez
Lucia Sanchez'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"My program has helped me expand my knowledge and learn how I can problem solve for life. I am confident that I will be able to apply what I have learned towards my future goals of working in government intelligence and earning a graduate degree."

Elisha Hall
Elisha Hall'24 Economics

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I needed a quality, flexible degree option to fit my life and I'm so glad that I chose @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ - it was the best decision I made this year!"

Aline Shirvani
Aline Shirvani'25 Anthropology

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"I was not going to be able to do college if I had to be on campus. Being a mom and working full-time is really hard. However, I had a really good support system within @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ to help me achieve my goals."

Yhizel Torres
Yhizel Torres'23 Educational and Community Leadership

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"@ 2025 mini´«Ã½'s class flexibility and format fits really well with my life and availability. My academic advisor is also great. They make me confident that I will be set up for success and have a stress free experience when it comes to enrolling in all of my necessary courses."

Jimmy Ancheta-Tilley
Jimmy Ancheta-Tilley'24 Anthropology

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"I'm so glad that I found this program. It has been the best experience from the very beginning. My admissions counselor kept in contact with me every step of the way and the new student orientation was so welcoming."

Chelsea Franey
Chelsea Franey'24 Economics

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"A highlight for me was the camaraderie that I found with other fellow students. I didn't think that was possible because it was an online program, but the relationships and friendships that I was able to build I think are lifelong."

Sandra Ukili
Sandra Ukili'23 Educational and Community Leadership

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"The online Discord student community was an invaluable resource for me to share information and study with my classmates."

Jay Jolin
Jay Jolin'24 Information Science and Data Analytics

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"This program highlights how important educational advisors are. They really are the driving force. They encouraged us, they motivated us, and they were there every step of the way."

Llarelie Jimenez
Llarelie Jimenez'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I really enjoy teaching children, and this program is enabling me to professionally study material that I can go into the field and use to be the best teacher I can be for my students."

Chris Padua
Chris Padua'23 Educational and Community Leadership

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"The Anthropology program is giving me a chance to bring my vision to life and organize myself in a way in which I can be productive online. We are taught in so many unique and variable ways so no matter your learning style there is something for you."

Ashley Bergstrom
Ashley Bergstrom'24, Anthropology

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"Completing my program was something that I wanted to prove to myself that I could do. Now, I think that I am able to better present my work and have better analysis skills to combine with my other life experiences."

Jaime Abonce
Jaime Abonce'24 Information Science and Data Analytics

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"As an immigrant who previously had to complete ESL classes, this program has empowered me to believe that I can make a difference in the community. That's why I'm proud to be an @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ student."

Violeta Bjorngjelds
Violeta Bjorngjeld'23 Educational and Community Leadership

Why I chose mini´«Ã½

"I am a team-oriented person. My classmates and I have helped each other out for the past few semesters and it's been exactly what I've needed."

Anthony Gooch
Anthony Gooch'23 Educational and Community Leadership

@ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education Has the Answers You Need

 

Absolutely — with @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education, you will gain access to the same expert faculty, high-quality education, and industry-ready skills as our in-person students while having the flexibility to complete your program from wherever you are located.

Our courses are taught by expert mini´«Ã½ faculty in collaboration with an instructional design team to ensure that you receive engaging and content-rich instruction to prepare you for what's next in your life.

There are financial aid options available for @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ students but those options may vary depending on what type of program you enroll in, how many units you enroll in, and additional factors.

Some of our programs are fully asynchronous and others offer a mix of synchronous and asynchronous courses so that you can complete a quality degree from mini´«Ã½ while balancing work, family, and other life commitments. Our course content is also designed with students in mind so that there are opportunities for human interaction and access to all of the tools and resources necessary for academic success.

You will be able to access all of the essential mini´«Ã½ campus resources to support your success, such as the mini´«Ã½ MLK Jr. Library, mini´«Ã½ Career Center, and mini´«Ã½ Writing Center. Some virtual options for campus resources may be slightly more limited compared to in-person campus resources.

Completing a program through @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education means you have completed at program at mini´«Ã½, so your degree, credential, or certificate will say "San José State University".

As you complete your @ 2025 mini´«Ã½ and Professional Education program, you are absolutely eligible to participate in your college's commencement ceremony so you can proudly cross the stage with all other mini´«Ã½ graduates and celebrate with your loved ones.

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