text: what are some good california state universities for an aspiring elementary teacher to attend? i am looking to attend sacramento, san francisco, and san jose state.  i hope to be recruited by dodds someday as well.  have any of you heard anything about cal states and their teaching programs? are they reputable enough that i could get recruited by dodds in the future? any help would be greatly appreciated!  thanks! you are doing your homework and gathering information to help you make an informed decision.  you can begin most anywhere, even a community college, for the fundamentals and that will cost a lot less.  that will provide you with even more resources, and credits will transfer to where you decide to finish your degree.