Program Overview

San Francisco State University Programs

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various colleges, including the Lam Family College of Business, Graduate College of Education, College of Ethnic Studies, College of Health and Social Sciences, College of Liberal and Creative Arts, College of Professional and Global Education, and College of Science and Engineering.

Colleges and Programs

• Lam Family College of Business: Offers programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Decision Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, Information Systems, International Business, Labor and Employment Studies, Management, Marketing, and Master of Business Administration.
• Graduate College of Education: Offers programs in Education, Elementary Education, Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies, Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Secondary Education, Special Education, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, and Teaching and Educational Services Credential Programs.
• College of Ethnic Studies: Offers programs in Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Critical Mixed Race Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latina/Latino Studies, and Race and Resistance Studies.
• College of Health and Social Sciences: Offers programs in Child and Adolescent Development, Counseling, Criminal Justice Studies, Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel, Gerontology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Clinical Laboratory Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Sexuality Studies, Social Work, Sociology, and Urban Studies and Planning.
• College of Liberal and Creative Arts: Offers programs in Anthropology, Art, Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, Cinema, Classics, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Design, English, History, Humanities and Comparative World Literature, International Relations, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Liberal and Creative Arts, Modern Languages and Literatures, Museum Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, School of Theatre and Dance, and Women and Gender Studies.
• College of Professional and Global Education: Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, credential programs, and certificate programs in various fields, including Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Ethnic Studies, Nursing, and Psychology.
• College of Science and Engineering: Offers programs in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Psychology.

Program Details

Each program has its own set of requirements, including total units required, major electives, and general education courses. For example, the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology requires 120 total units, with at least 40 units in the major, and includes courses in biological anthropology, archaeology, and cultural anthropology.

General Education and University Requirements

Students must also complete general education requirements, which include courses in English composition, mathematical concepts, arts, social sciences, and physical sciences. Additionally, students must complete university requirements, such as the SF State Studies program, which includes courses in American ethnic and racial minorities, environmental sustainability, global perspectives, and social justice.

Graduate Education

The university also offers various graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, as well as credential and certificate programs. Graduate students must meet specific admission requirements, including GPA requirements, test scores, and prerequisite courses.

Fees and Financial Aid

The university provides information on fees, financial aid, and scholarships to help students fund their education. Students can apply for financial aid, scholarships, and grants to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses.

Policies and Procedures

The university has various policies and procedures in place, including academic standards, grading policies, and procedures for appealing grades or academic decisions. Students are expected to follow these policies and procedures to ensure a successful and fulfilling academic experience.