Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Special Education at San Francisco State University!

As the largest department preparing special educators and related service providers in the Bay Area, we’re proud to offer two undergraduate minors, a master’s degree, a doctoral program in partnership with UC Berkeley, and five teaching or clinical rehabilitative services credentials.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to inclusion, belonging, and equity for disabled individuals in schools, communities, and society. We believe every person has the right to be recognized and valued as a full member of our communities, honoring the diverse and intersecting identities we all hold.

Through research, teaching, and service, we strive to ensure that special education supports and services are individualized, asset-based, culturally sustaining, collaborative, and interdisciplinary.

Be part of a community that leads with compassion, scholarship, and advocacy for inclusion and equity for all.

  • Monday - Thursday  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday – office staff works remotely

Lunch Hour:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Email: sped@sfsu.edu

Telephone: (415) 338-1161

Location: Burk Hall 156

Programs

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Programs in Special Education

Choose from our Master's, Credentials, Graduate Certificates, Joint Doctoral, and Undergraduate programs:

Special Education Spotlight

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Why Choose Our Department

The Department of Special Education at SF State is one of the most comprehensive departments of special education in California.

Why should you choose our program?

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Scholarships for Educators

The scholarships offered by the Graduate College of Education are open to all students in the graduate college.

Application period: September 1 - November 11, 2025

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