Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificates are offered at the SDSU main campus and through the SDSU External Degree/Self-support programs.
How to Apply
- Apply to the university through Cal State Apply.
- Submit required documents to Graduate Admissions.
- Submit department required materials. Please see individual program requirements below for more details.
Review more detailed instructions on how to apply on the Graduate I Want to Apply website or if you are an applicant who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 Visa go to the International Graduate I Want to Apply website.
SDSU Main Campus
SDSU's main campus is located northeast of downtown San Diego, just off Interstate 8 and conveniently located along the San Diego Trolley Green Line.
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Music and Dance
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7902
Campus Location: M 112
Tel: (619) 594-6031
Fax: (619) 594-1692
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Kevin Delgado
(619) 594-6045
[email protected]
M 219
Admissions Coordinator
Shirley Valencia-Gutierrez
(619) 594-6032
[email protected]
M 112
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1170
Campus Location: NE 70
Tel: (619) 594-6665
Fax: (619) 594-6628
Adviser
Laura Hall
(619) 594-0768
[email protected]
NE 70
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2019 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of English and Comparative Literature
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-6020
Campus Location: AL 226
Tel: (619) 594-5307
Fax: (619) 594-4998
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6406
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
(619) 594-3278
[email protected]
This program is not open at this time.
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – November 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – November 15
- Complete Program Application – November 15
*Applications from International students are not being accepted for the spring term. International applicants are encouraged to apply for the fall 2021 term which opens October 1, 2020.
Contact Information
Graduate Business Programs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8228
Campus Location: EBA 448
Tel: (619) 594-8073
Fax: (619) 594-7046
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152
Campus Location: EBA 214
Tel: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
EBA 214
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 2
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Child and Family Development
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4502
Campus Location: EBA 403
Tel: (619) 594-5380
Fax: (619) 594-5921
Department Website
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152
Campus Location: EBA 214
Tel: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
EBA 214
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – May 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Admissions priority will be given to those who submit the Cal State Apply application by February 1. Please see department website for further details.
Contact Information
Learning Design & Technology Program
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4561
Campus Location: PSFA 361
Tel: (619) 594-5450
Fax: (619) 594-6246
Adviser
Minjuan Wang
(619) 867-3878
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – February 17
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Admission priority will be given to students who submit their application and all materials by February 15. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
LGBT Studies
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-6030
Campus Location: AL 346
Tel: (619) 594-6524
Fax: (619) 594-5218
Adviser
Esther Rothblum
(619) 594-6662
[email protected]
AL 317
Admissions Coordinator
Heidi Doyle
(619) 594-2952
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit programs application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6406
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Adviser
Sonia Peterson
(619) 594-6883
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
(619) 594-3278
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Public Health
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4162
Campus Location: HT 119
Tel: (619) 594-6317
Fax: (619) 594-6112
Adviser
Penelope "Jenny" Quintana
(619) 594-1688
[email protected]
HT 104
Admissions Coordinator
Brenda Fass-Holmes
(619) 594-4492
[email protected]
HT 129
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6115
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Adviser
Caren Sax
(619) 594-7183
[email protected]
EBA 246C
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
(619) 594-3278
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 2
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Counseling and School Psychology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1179
Campus Location: NE 179
Tel: (619) 594-6109
Fax: (619) 594-7025
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6115
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Adviser
Caren Sax
(619) 594-7183
[email protected]
EBA 246C
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
(619) 594-3278
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – November 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – November 15
- Complete Program Application – November 15
*Applications from International students are not being accepted for the spring term. International applicants are encouraged to apply for the fall 2021 term which opens October 1, 2020.
Contact Information
Graduate Business Programs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8228
Campus Location: EBA 448
Tel: (619) 594-8073
Fax: (619) 594-7046
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7727
Campus Location: SHW 214
Tel: (619) 594-5268
Fax: (619) 594-4877
Adviser
Gregory Keating
(619) 594-8688
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Yasmine Panahi
(619) 594-1915
[email protected]
SHW 215
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 15
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 12
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Rhetoric and Writing Studies
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4452
Campus Location: SHW 141
Tel: (619) 594-6515
Fax: (619) 594-6530
Adviser
Jenny Shephard
(619) 594-2696
[email protected]
SHW 148
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Admission priority will be given to students who submit their application and all materials by February 15. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Department of Women's Studies
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-6030
Campus Location: AL 346
Tel: (619) 594-6524
Fax: (619) 594-5218
Adviser
Kimala Price (Fall)
(619) 594-8442
[email protected]
AL 317
Esther Rothblum (Spring)
(619) 594-6662
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Teddi Brock
(619) 594-2952
[email protected]
AL 344
SDSU External Degree/Self-Support
SDSU also offers External Degree/Self-Support programs - these programs are not subsidized by the State of California and students are expected to pay the full tuition fees.
Department Materials
Important message for International Students.
Submit supplemental documents to department. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – August 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – Closed
*International applicants must apply and submit all required documents by April 1.
Contact Information
Center for Regulatory Science
College of Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1010
Campus Location: GMCS 619
Tel: (619) 594-6030
Fax: (619) 594-6381
Department Website
[email protected]
Admission Adviser
Lisa Dowdy
(619) 594-0524
[email protected]
Admission Coordinator
Ana Righellis
(619) 594-6030
[email protected]
GMCS 619
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152
Campus Location: EBA 214
Tel: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
EBA 214
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1152
Campus Location: EBA 214
Tel: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
EBA 214
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
Contact Information
Graduate Business Programs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8228
Campus Location: EBA 448
Tel: (619) 594-8073
Fax: (619) 594-7046
Department Materials
Important message for International Students.
Submit supplemental documents to department. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – August 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – November 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – November 15
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – November 15
*International applicants must apply and submit all required documents by April 1.
Contact Information
Center for Regulatory Science
College of Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1010
Campus Location: GMCS 615
Tel: (619) 594-6030
Fax: (619) 594-6381
Department Website
[email protected]
Admission Adviser
Lisa Dowdy
(619) 594-0524
[email protected]
Admission Coordinator
Ana Righellis
(619) 594-6030
[email protected]
GMCS 619
This program is not open at this time.
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6406
Fax: (619) 594-4208
Adviser
Charles Degeneffe
(619) 594-6921
[email protected]
EBA 227A
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – May 31
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – May 31
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Physics
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1233
Campus Location: P 131
Tel: (619) 594-6240
Fax: (619) 594-5485
Adviser
Mauro Tambasco
(619) 594-6161
[email protected]
P 139
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
International applicants should review the Requirements by Country for country-specific information. Failure to submit the exact country-specific documents listed may result in your application being canceled.
Please note GRE Exam not required for certificate.
Fall 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
Spring 2021 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – November 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – November 15
Contact Information
Department of Computer Science
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7720
Campus Location: GMCS 413
Tel: (619) 594-6191
Fax: (619) 594-6746
Adviser
Leland Beck
(619) 594-6191
[email protected]
GMCS 407B
Admissions Coordinator
Naedean Anderson
(619) 594-1931
[email protected]
Social Work Administration