Undergraduate Programs
Begin your journey in Special Education with our undergraduate programs at San Francisco State University. Gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact in the lives of diverse learners.
Undergraduate Minor in Special Education
The purpose of this minor is to provide undergraduate students with an overview of the field of special education. An interdisciplinary program of required and elective courses ensures that students are exposed to a variety of courses pertaining to disability in our society.
San Francisco State Scholars Program
The San Francisco State Scholars program provides undergraduate students with an accelerated pathway to a graduate degree and credential. Students in the Special Education SF State Scholars programs pursue a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and credential simultaneously. This program allows students to earn graduate credit while in their junior and/or senior years, reducing the number of semesters required for completion of a master’s degree. For students in this blended program, up to 12 semester units may be double counted for both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s degree.
Undergraduate Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
The purpose of the Undergraduate Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language undergraduate is to promote the understanding of the uniqueness and strength of the Deaf Community including its historical, cultural, and linguistic context. Coursework addresses the systematic, societal barriers and discrimination that this community has and continues to face and provides opportunity for students to reflect on their role as allies, advocates, and change agents. Students will gain competence in American Sign Language, both receptively and as a means of expression with others.