SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Francisco, California
www.sfsu.edu
San Francisco State has distinguished itself as a center of academic scholarship, creative innovation and civic involvement. Located in one of the most vibrant and popular cities in the world, a range of ideas, opinions and resources converge at SF State to offer students unparalleled opportunities for learning, exploration, creativity and discovery.
Founded in 1899, SF State enrolls more international students than any other master's degree-granting institution in the United States. Overall, SF State enrolls 2,016 international students representing 94 countries; 499 are graduate students. Asian countries account for 74 percent of the University's matriculated international student body, topped by Japan with 425 students, followed by Taiwan (169 students), South Korea (134) and China (117).
From the arts to science, journalism to public service, business or teaching, many of San Francisco State's alumni, who total nearly 170,000 men and women, are now leaders in their fields.
Nearly every student, alum and faculty member represents an accomplishment and source of pride for SF State. Here are some highlights that demonstrate SF State's particular strengths in advancing scholarly and creative work, linking classroom and community, creating a learning environment, and preparing students to be leaders in a global society. SF State Awards:
- Bachelor's degrees in 115 areas of specialization
- Master's degrees in 95 areas of specialization
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
- Ph.D. in education with a concentration in special education, jointly with UC Berkeley
- M.S. in physical therapy leading to a clinical doctoral degree (D.P.T.) and a research doctorate for licensed physical therapists (D.P.T.Sc.), jointly with UC San Francisco
SF State also offers 27 credential programs and 36 certificate programs.
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Master of Arts
Anthropology
Art
Asian American Studies
Chinese
Cinema Studies
Classics
Communication Studies
Comparative Literature
Drama
Economics
Education
Concentrations in:
Adult Education
Early Childhood Education
Educational Administration
Elementary Education
Equity and Social Justice in Education
Instructional Technologies
Language and Literacy Education
Mathematics Education
Secondary Education
Special Interest Area
English
Concentrations in:
Composition
Creative Writing
Linguistics
Literature
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ethnic Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
French
Geography
Concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning
German
Gerontology
History
Human Sexuality Studies
Humanities
Industrial Arts
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Mathematics
Museum Studies
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Concentrations in:
Developmental Psychology
Psychological Research
Social Psychology
Radio and Television
Social Science Concentration in:
Interdisciplinary Studies
Spanish
Special Education
Special Major
Women Studies
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts
Art
Cinema
Creative Writing
Theatre Arts
Concentration in:
Design/Technical Production
Master of Music
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Science
Biology
Concentrations in:
Cell and Molecular Biology
Conservation Biology
Ecology and Systematic Biology
Marine Biology
Microbiology
Physiology and Behavioral Biology
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Concentration in:
Biochemistry
Communicative Disorders
Computer Science
Concentrations in:
Computing and Business
Computing for Life Science
Software Engineering
Counseling
Concentration in:
Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
Engineering
Concentrations in:
Structural/Earthquake Engineering
Embedded Electrical and Computer Systems
Geosciences
Kinesiology
Concentrations in:
Exercise Physiology
Movement Science
Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives
Marine Science
Nursing
Concentration in:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physical Therapy
Physics
Psychology
Concentrations in:
Clinical Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
School Psychology
Recreation
Rehabilitation Counseling
Special Major
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts
Africana Studies
American Indian Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Asian American Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Child and Adolescent Development
Concentrations in:
Young Child and Family
School-age Child and Family
Youth and Family Services
Research and Public Policy
Chinese
Cinema
Classics
Communication Studies
Communicative Disorders
Comparative Literature
Criminal Justice Studies
Dance
Drama
Earth Sciences
Economics
English
Concentrations in:
Creative Writing
English Education
Individual Major
Language Studies
Literature
Environmental Studies
Concentrations in:
Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice
Humanities and the Environment
The Urban Environment
Family and Consumer Sciences
French
Geography
German
History
Concentration in Honors Program
Humanities
Industrial Arts
Concentration in:
Product Design and Development
Visual Communication Design
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Journalism
Concentrations in:
Photojournalism
Print and Online Journalism
Labor Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Concentration in:
Mathematics for Advanced Studies
Mathematics for Liberal Arts
Mathematics for Teaching
Modern Jewish Studies
Music
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religion
Physics
Concentration in Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Radio and Television
Raza Studies
Recreation
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Major
Technical and Professional Writing
Urban Studies
Women Studies
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Apparel Design and Merchandising
Applied Mathematics
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Concentrations in:
Meteorology
Oceanography
Biochemistry
Biology
Concentrations in:
Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology
Ecology
Marine Biology and Limnology
Microbiology
Physiology
Zoology
Business Administration
Concentrations in:
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Decision Sciences
Electronic Commerce Systems
Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management
Financial Services
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Chemistry
Clinical Science
Computer Science
Dietetics
Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical
Environmental Studies
Concentrations in:
Earth System Science
Natural Resource Management and Conservation
Geology
Health Education
Hospitality Management
Industrial Technology
Interior Design
Kinesiology
Concentrations in:
Exercise and Movement Sciences
Physical Education
Nursing
Physics
Concentration in Astrophysics
Statistics
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Athletic Coaching (Undergraduate)
The Autism Spectrum (Graduate)
Biotechnology (Undergraduate)
Clinical Competence in Physical Therapy (Graduate)
Clinical Laboratory Science (Graduate)
Conflict Resolution (Undergraduate)
Cooperative Education (Undergraduate)
Counseling Deaf Persons (Graduate)
Counseling Deafened and Hard of Hearing Persons (Graduate)
Dietetics (Graduate)
Digital Media Production (Extended Learning)
Early Childhood Special Education (Graduate)
Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate)
Genetic Engineering (Graduate)
Guide Dog Mobility (Graduate)
Holistic Health (Undergraduate and Extended Learning)
Hospitality Management (Extended Learning)
Information Technology Auditing (Undergraduate)
International Business (Extended Learning)
Meteorology for Broadcasters (Undergraduate)
Middle School Studies (Graduate)
Music/Recording Industry (Extended Learning)
Paralegal Studies (Extended Learning)
Pre-Health Professions (Undergraduate and Extended Learning)
Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Undergraduate and Extended Learning)
Public Accountancy, Study of (Undergraduate and Extended Learning) (Graduate)
Reading (Graduate)
Rehabilitation Counseling (Graduate)
Spanish/English Interpretation (Extended Learning)
Teaching Critical Thinking (Graduate)
Teaching of Composition (Graduate)
Teaching Post-secondary Reading (Graduate)
Technical and Professional Writing (Undergraduate)
Training Systems Development (Graduate)
Vocational Special Education (Graduate)
Youth and Human Services Non-profit Agency Administration (Undergraduate)
Tuition & Fees:
$9,894 per year.
Living Expenses:
$18,503 per year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SF State offers scholarships to currently enrolled international students. Each academic department, student organizations, alumni association, etc. has individual scholarships. International students may apply to as many scholarships for which they are eligible. Please see web page below for listing of these scholarships.
http://www.sfsu.edu/~oip/f1student/FinancialAssistance/FinancialAssistance.html
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