How To Apply

When applying to the Department of Special Education, you need to complete both a department and a university application.

Steps to apply:

1. We highly recommend that interested students attend an informational meeting held regularly by the Credential Services Teacher Preparation Center. Check their web site for upcoming meetings, http://www.sfsu.edu/~cstpc/infomeet.html#secd.
2. Obtain a SFSU graduate application in the Administrative Building Room 254, by phone at (415) 338-2234 or on their website at www.sfsu.edu/~gradstdy.
   
3. Obtain an application to the Department of Special Education.
   
   > Special Education programs:
   Special Education Department application
   
   > Communicative Disorders programs:
   CD Application Instructions
   CD Department Application

Applications are also available in the Credential Services Teacher Preparation Center in Burk Hall 244 as well as in the Department office in Burk Hall 156 or by phone at 415-405-3594.

The Following is a list of program-specific requirements:

• Education Specialist Credential - Application Process
  
• Master of Arts in Special Education - Application Process
  
• Communicative Disorders - Application Process
  for Bachelor, Credential and Master of Science Programs
  
• Joint Doctoral Program - Application Process