Undergraduate Programs
San Francisco State University's Graduate College of Education offers a variety of undergraduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in education. These programs provide foundational knowledge, practical experience, and pathways to teaching credentials, equipping future educators to make a positive impact in diverse classrooms. Explore our undergraduate offerings to start your journey toward becoming an educator.
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences B.S.
Students in the bachelor of science in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences will be prepared to enter graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. In addition, the BS in SLHS is an excellent foundation and pathway to graduate programs for a number of education, human service and health professions. The undergraduate sequence or a program equivalence is a prerequisite to the Master of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, also offered in the GCOE. Related fields open to the B.S. graduate in SLHS include employment as a teacher’s assistant, classroom aide, child development worker, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with additional intern experience beyond the undergraduate degree.
- Classified standing as an undergraduate student at SF State
- Declare SLHS major either as an entering student or through a change of major
- Prior to beginning major coursework, complete 60 units of university coursework
- Complete one college course in each of the following four areas: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Statistics
- Complete a Linguistics course regarding language structure
- Demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.0
The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Undergraduate Program offers a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Undergraduates enter the program in their junior year, usually after having completed most or all of the general education requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students who have questions regarding general education requirements need to contact a general education advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Center. All undergraduate students must complete 120 units to graduate from the university. For specific requirements to enter the SLHS major, contact the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences office at (415) 338-1001 or slhsinfo@sfsu.edu to make an appointment with a SLHS advisor to go over what you need to know before declaring the SLHS major.
For more information, visit the Speech Language and Hearing Sciences bachelors page.
Integrated Teacher Preparation
The Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at San Francisco State University offers a comprehensive pathway for aspiring elementary and secondary school teachers to earn both their Bachelor's degree and teaching credential in just four years. Designed for students who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, ITEP provides a well-rounded education that integrates subject matter knowledge with hands-on teaching experience. Through this program, students benefit from a streamlined, cohesive curriculum that prepares them to excel in diverse classroom settings and meet the needs of all students.
Please visit our Teacher Education Program page for full program requirements and contact information.
Liberal Studies ITEP
Students completing Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation BA will graduate with both a BA and a multiple subjects teaching credential with the additional option of completing a Bilingual Authorization for the state of California. Students must start this program in their first year and qualify to begin the credential program courses before beginning their third year. By April of spring semester of their second year in the program, students will be admitted to the credential program if they have: completed 30 hours field experience; achieved at least a 2.5 GPA; acquired the CTC certificate of clearance. Transfer students from community colleges may enter the program upon advising.
For more information about the program, please contact: Dr. Jose Acacio De Barros Email: Barros@sfsu.edu.
Kinesiology ITEP
The Single-Subject Credential in Physical Education is an integrated program offered jointly by the Department of Kinesiology and the Graduate College of Education. Through this program, we educate and certify teachers to teach physical education in public and private K-12 schools. The emphasis on pedagogical knowledge during the early field experience, pre-service, and in-service teaching experience provides the learning environment for teachers to develop the necessary skills to educate a diverse student population to be physically educated individuals for lifelong physical activity. The Integrated Program of Professional Preparation consists of a four-year Physical Education Teaching Education program. Students will complete the required courses for the major in three years and during the fourth year take the courses required for the single subject Physical Education credential (Student Teaching requirements).
For more information about the program, please contact: Dr. Kent Lorenz Email: kalorenz@sfsu.edu.
Education Minor
The Graduate College of Education offers Undergraduate pathways to careers in Education.
The EDUC Minor prepares undergraduate students to explore and to prepare for careers as professional educators at the post-baccalaureate level. Courses are designed to include foundations of education roles in a variety of settings that include working with young children; students in elementary school and high school; and adults. Hands-on experience is a component of each course in the EDUC Minor and enables students to complete fieldwork requirements to enter credential programs following completion of the bachelor's degree. Students may satisfy both a minor and complementary studies requirements through the 12-credit EDUC Minor. Assistance and advising to complete requirements for application and admission to credential programs is provided to all EDUC Minor students.
The EDUC Minor consists of 12 units. Students may complete a maximum of 6 lower division units and are required to complete a minimum of 6 upper division units. A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required in the minor.
For Additional information and an updated Education Minor course list, please visit the Academic Bulletin.
To declare the minor or for advising, please visit the Undergraduate Advising Center or send an e-mail to edminor@sfsu.edu.
Special Education Minor
Provides 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. 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.
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at SF State.
- Must be able to complete the required 12 units. While 6 units are required (SPED 330, SPED 630), students select 6 units for electives from the pre-approved list.
- 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.
- Reach out to sped@sfsu.edu or spedminor@sfsu.edu with questions/concerns or to schedule an appointment.
For more information, visit the Department of Special Education SPED Minor page.
Metro College Success Program
The Metro College Success Program (Metro) was developed to support the next generation of leaders in urban communities. Each Metro Academy is a 'school within a school' to give you an educational home in your first two years of college. Metro gives you personalized support for college success through in-class academic support and tutoring.