Welcome to Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies at SFSU
Join a vibrant community of educators from the Bay Area and beyond who are committed to advancing equity and social justice in educational leadership, social justice education and instructional design and technology. Our department offers an M.A. degrees in Educational Administration and Leadership, a fully online M.A. in Equity and Social Justice Education, and a fully online M.A. in Instructional Design and Technologies. We also offer a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) and Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning Design.
Our Programs
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- Graduate Certificate
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Educational Administration and Leadership
- Master’s Degree
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Equity and Social Justice Education
- Master’s Degree
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Instructional Design and Technology
- Master’s Degree
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Preliminary Administrative Services
- Credential
Equity and Social Justice Education
The fully online Master of Arts in Equity and Social Justice Education invites you to explore how race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other social identities shape educational experiences and outcomes in PK–12 schools, colleges, and universities. Students critically analyze the historical, political, cultural, and institutional causes of educational inequity while developing strategies to advance transformative change. Through collaborative learning, reflective practice, and engaged scholarship, the program prepares students to become leaders and advocates for educational equity and social justice in diverse educational settings. Graduates pursue impactful work in schools, colleges, community organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Equity and Social Justice Education
Educational Administration and Leadership
The Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Leadership prepares you to become an inclusive, equity-focused leader and K–12 administrator. You learn social justice–oriented leadership and how to challenge institutional “isms” that create marginalization. Courses follow a cohort model with weekend and online formats. Most students also earn the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential alongside the MA, combining theory and practical leadership preparation.
Educational Administration and Leadership
Instructional Design and Technology
The Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) program at San Francisco State University prepares students to design, develop, and implement effective learning experiences across educational, corporate, and entrepreneurial settings. Rooted in learning theory, design thinking, and emerging technologies, the program equips students to create engaging digital learning environments, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance learning and assessment, and apply data-informed design practices. Through hands-on coursework and applied projects, students gain experience with instructional design methods, AI-enhanced content creation, and technology-supported collaboration used in K–12, higher education, business, and nonprofit contexts. Offered fully online and designed for working professionals, the program emphasizes creativity, ethical AI integration, and innovation, empowering graduates to become instructional leaders, consultants, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of learning and technology.
Instructional Design and TechnologyLearn about our Equity and Social Justice Education MA Alumni
Discover the diverse experiences and accomplishments of our Equity and Social Justice Education MA alumni as they work to advance equity, justice, and transformative change in education and society.
Where Our Graduates Work
- Educational Administration and Leadership MA + PASC Credential graduates serve as school administrators and leaders who shape policy, practice, and equity in K–12 education.
- Equity and Social Justice Education MA graduates work as change agents in K–12 schools, as well as on college and university campuses, nonprofits, community organizations, and government agencies.
- Instructional Design and Technology MA graduates design inclusive and effective learning environments across education, corporate, and nonprofit settings.
