Program Overview
The Adult Education at San Francisco State University is a MA programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adult Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles and Methods of Adult and Vocational Education
- Planning and Funding Education and Community Programs
- Seminar on the Adult Learner
- Leadership and Policy for Community and Non-Formal Education
- Critical and Postmodern Pedagogies
- Education and Community Development: Equity and Diversity
- Education & Globalization: Issues in Comparative and International Education
- Culture, Language, and Society in Education
- Culture, Cognition, and Power Issues in Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission to Program
Entry into the program is open to applicants with a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution and a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 units of college course work. Prospective students must submit a CSU graduate application and a department application. In addition to the department application form, applicants must also submit to the department two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and transcripts. A faculty committee reviews department applications for admission. Students are admitted in both fall and spring semesters.
Written English Proficiency Requirement
- Level One: During the first semester in a program and before filing Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) form, each student must demonstrate graduate-level English writing ability. If remedial work is necessary, the student shall be expected to complete prescribed courses in English, or other corrective work, at a level acceptable to the department
- Level Two: The second assessment occurs within the Culminating Experience course (i.e., either ISED 895, ISED 897, or ISED 898) and by the time an ATC is approved and filed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Francisco State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English