By enrolling in the Ethnic Studies Graduate Certificate Program you can gain the historical background and critical skills necessary to engage in the process of making your workplace more equitable and anti-racist. Coursework and a culminating experience project will provide a foundation in understanding the contemporary realities of communities of color, the origins of inequality, the struggles for equity, and solidify a commitment to social justice that you can take to your professional field.
Certificate Overview
Take one core course, two additional courses of your choosing, and enroll in a culminating experience to earn your certificate. Your newly earned specialty may enhance your professional career in education, public health, social work, nursing, non-profit management, and business.
| Course Name | Field of Study | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ETHS 710 | Theories and Issues in Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 750 | Ethnic Studies Community Practicum | 3 |
| Select two from the following |
(note: upper division courses are those numbered 300 and above) |
6 |
Application materials include:
- Statement of purpose that describes your background in Ethnic Studies and identifies the community-based agency, school, or organization where you will be completing the Community Practicum
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Applicants who are already enrolled in an SF State graduate program can apply to the certificate program by sending application materials directly to the College of Ethnic Studies at ethnicst@sfsu.edu. Statement of purpose must include your SFSU ID, name of your graduate program, and name of your advisor in the graduate program. Current SF State students accepted into the certificate program should consult with their advisor immediately to find out how best to sequence their coursework to satisfy both home department requirements and certificate requirements.
Acceptance into the program is with the approval of the certificate program coordinator and consent of the admissions committee following the review of the application materials listed above.
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 1
Application deadline for Spring admission: November 1
Send the following application materials to ethnicst@sfsu.edu:
- Statement of purpose that describes your background in Ethnic Studies and identifies the community-based agency, school, or organization where you will be completing the Community Practicum
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Applicants who are K-12 teachers may apply through the College of Professional & Global Education by following the steps outlined on the Teacher Training in Ethnic Studies page.
Acceptance into the program is with the approval of the certificate program coordinator and consent of the admissions committee following the review of the application materials listed above.
Send the following application materials to ethnicst@sfsu.edu:
- Statement of purpose that describes your background in Ethnic Studies and identifies the community-based agency, school, or organization where you will be completing the Community Practicum
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree.
Applicants may apply through the College of Professional and Global Education.
Acceptance into the program is with the approval of the certificate program coordinator and consent of the admissions committee following the review of the application materials listed above.
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 1
Application deadline for Spring admission: November 1
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 1
Application deadline for Spring admission: November 1
K-12 Teachers in California are eligible for a special tuition rate from the College of Professional & Global Education scholarships. More information is available at Ethnic Studies Certificate Teacher Training.
This special rate is not available for community college professors.
Matriculated students and non K-12 CA teachers are not eligible for this special rate.
Information on tuition and fees for currently matriculated SF State students is available on the Division of Graduate Studies website (please see "Master's Degree, Second Baccalaureate" column).
Information on tuition and fees for all other students is available at the College of Professional and Global Education (click on "Length and Costs" tab).