84 Master's degrees offered by the university

The English Literatures MA program offered at San Francisco State University prides itself on its intellectual rigor, diversity of subjects and approaches, and commitment to excellence in teaching. Students in the program have the flexibility to design and personalize their master’s program to meet their diverse interests and provide opportunities for professionalization in the field.

English- Concentration in Composition program offered at San Francisco State University prides itself on its intellectual rigor, diversity of subjects and approaches, and commitment to excellence in teaching. Students in the program have the flexibility to design and personalize their master’s program to meet their diverse interests and provide opportunities for professionalization in the field.

The Business Certificate in Ethics and Compliance from San Francisco State University  is a unique program that fulfills management and business needs for Ethics and Compliance professionals in growth industries such as healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical, information technology services and products, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and hospitality.

The Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science from  program from San Francisco State University provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work in hospitals, clinics, and biomedical research environments.

The Certificate in Immigrant Literacies is designed to provide academic training in the study of language, literacies, and the immigrant experience. Learn more with Certificate in Immigrant Literacies from San Francisco State University.

Educational Administration and Leadership program offered at San Francisco State University is designed as a balanced preparation for managerial careers in business.

This program in Biomedical Science-Concentration in Biotechnology from San Francisco State University is a research-intensive program – students conduct hands-on mentored research training using state-of-the-art facilities with the goal of publishing in scientific journals

The Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) at San Francisco State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills. This full-time programme prepares graduates for careers in data science and AI, typically spanning two years of study.

Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Early Childhood Practices program offered at San Francisco State University is an individually designed program. 

The Gerontology MA program offered at San Francisco State University is an applied, professional program designed for students preparing for a career in the field of aging, or a related human service field, who wish to improve their knowledge and skills.

The Public Administration MPA program offered at San Francisco State University seeks to develop foundational knowledge and analytical skills in public policy, public administration, and research.

The Social Work MSW program offered at San Francisco State University curriculum prepares its graduates for advanced practice through mastery of the core competencies supplemented by knowledge and behaviors specific to advanced social work practice and advanced social work competencies.

The Fine Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts program offered at San Francisco State University is committed to the study of human communication in various contexts from multiple and interconnected perspectives that contribute to a more humane world. 

The Creative Writing MFA program offered at San Francisco State University is regarded as the terminal degree in the field.

The Art MFA program offered at San Francisco State University provides a dynamic interdisciplinary environment within which students are encouraged to develop their creative practice as professional artists.

The Special Education MA program offered at San Francisco State University is an individually designed program. 

The Human Sexuality Studies MA program offered at San Francisco State University provides an opportunity to gain basic knowledge, develop an awareness of attitudes, and to acquire skills for counseling, teaching, and conducting research.

The Geosciences MSc program offered at San Francisco State University provides an advanced degree that prepares students to work in private industry or government agencies, teach in community colleges or high schools, or continue postgraduate studies leading to a doctoral degree at another university.

The Communication Studies MA program offered at San Francisco State University is committed to the study of human communication in various contexts from multiple and interconnected perspectives that contribute to a more humane world. 

The Astronomy and Astrophysics MSc program offered at San Francisco State University provides a solid, in-depth background in theoretical and experimental physics.