Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Special Education at San Francisco State University! We are a comprehensive department that offers programs/classes for undergraduate and graduate students. As a department we are committed to actively lead in research, teaching and service that promotes and advocates for the inclusion, belonging and equity of disabled individuals within schools, communities and society as a whole.
Be a part of our community, gaining expertise in leading and advocating for inclusion and equity for all!
> Fall 2025 Admissions open though May 1, 2025 <
Take advantage of our Open Advising Mondays for Prospective SPED students in April!
- 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.
Programs
Programs in Special Education
Choose from our Master's, Credentials, Graduate Certificates, Joint Doctoral, and Undergraduate programs:
Special Education Spotlight
Why Choose Our Department
The Department of Special Education at SF State is one of the most comprehensive departments of special education in California.
Scholarships for Educators
The scholarships offered by the Graduate College of Education are open to all students in the graduate college.
Opens February 17, 2025 and closes on April 27, 2025