Doctoral Degrees
All doctoral degrees are offered on the SDSU main campus.
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 detailed instructions on how to apply on the Graduate Steps to Apply website or if you are an applicant who will study in the U.S. on an F-1 visa visit the International Graduate Steps to Apply website.
Department Materials
Submit CSDCAS Program Application. The Program Application will be available after October 13, 2017. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – October 13
- Complete CSDCAS Program Application – January 12
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
AuD Joint Doctoral Program
School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1518
Campus Location: SLHS 221
Tel: (619) 594-7746
Fax: (619) 594-7109
Adviser
Carol Mackersie
(619) 594-3151
[email protected]
SLHS 232
Admissions Coordinator
Janet Park
(619) 594-7746
[email protected]
SLHS 221
Department Materials
Submit Program Application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – December 22
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
* Admission priority will be given to students who apply and complete their file by December 16. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Department of Biology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4614
Campus Location: LS 104
Tel: (619) 594-6767
Fax: (619) 594-5676
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Ricardo Zayas
(619) 594-2698
[email protected]
LS 306
Admissions Coordinator
Patricia Swinford
Tel: (619) 594-5504
Fax: (619) 594-5676
[email protected]
LS 104
Department Materials
See department website for instructions.
Contact Information
Joint Doctoral Program in Ecology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4614
Campus Location: LS 102B
Tel: (619) 594-2980
Fax: (619) 594-5676
Adviser
David Lipson
(619) 594-4460
[email protected]
PS 241
Admissions Coordinator
Jamie Rhine
(619) 594-2980
[email protected]
LS 104
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – January 7
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Biology
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4614
Campus Location: LS 104
Tel: (619) 594-6767
Fax: (619) 594-5676
Adviser
Elizabeth Waters
(619) 594-7036
[email protected]
LSN 208
Admissions Coordinator
Medora Bratlien
(619) 594-7429
[email protected]
LSN 135
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 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Chemistry
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1030
Campus Location: GMCS 209
Tel: (619) 594-5595
Fax: (619) 594-4634
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – December 3
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Applications received by December 1 will be given full consideration. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
San Diego State University
6363 Alvarado Ct. #103
San Diego, CA 92120-4913
Tel: (619) 594-2246
Fax: (619) 594-6780
Department Materials
See department website for instructions.
Contact Information
Computational Science Research Center
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1245
Campus Location: GMCS 206
Tel: (619) 594-3430
Fax: (619) 594-2459
Department Website
[email protected]
Advisers
Jose E. Castillo
(619) 594-7205
[email protected]
GMCS 206E
Satchi Venkataraman
(619) 594-6660
[email protected]
ENG 309
Admissions Coordinator
Parisa Plant
(619) 594-3430
[email protected]
GMCS 206
Department Materials
Submit Program Application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 2
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
SDSU/CGU Doctoral Program in Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1105
Campus Location: EBA 250
Tel: (619) 594-6544
Fax: (619) 594-4869
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1127
Campus Location: EBA 246
Tel: (619) 594-6115
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Wendy Bracken
(619) 594-5871
[email protected]
EBA 246A
Department Materials
Submit Interfolio Program Application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Interfolio Program Application – March 1
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Educational Leadership Department
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1109
Campus Location: NE 166
Tel: (619) 594-4063
Fax: (619) 594-3825
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
James Marshall
(619) 594-0153
[email protected]
NE 162 C
Admissions Coordinator
Rachael Stewart
(619) 594-1338
[email protected]
EBA 246
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 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – December 15
Spring 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.
Contact Information
Engineering Joint Doctoral Program
College of Engineering
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1326
Campus Location: E 203
Tel: (619) 594-6079
Fax: (619) 594-3138
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Dr. Eugene Olevsky
(619) 594-6329
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Donovan Geiger
(619) 594-6079
[email protected]
E 200A
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Geography
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4493
Campus Location: SH 314
Tel: (619) 594-5437
Fax: (619) 594-4938
Department Website
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Geological Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1020
Campus Location: GMCS 237
Tel: (619) 594-5586
Fax: (619) 594-4372
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Kim Olsen
(619) 594-2649
[email protected]
GMCS 231A
Department Materials
See department website for instructions.
Contact Information
School of Social Work
College of Health and Human Services
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4119
Campus Location: HH 119
Tel: (619) 594-6865
Fax: (619) 594-5991
Campus Director/Adviser
Maria Luisa Zuniga
(619) 594-6859
[email protected]
HH 203
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Language & Communicative Disorders
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1518
Campus Location: SLHS 221
Tel: (619) 594-7746
Fax: (619) 594-7109
Adviser
Tracy Love
(619) 594-6354
[email protected]
SLHS 227
Admissions Coordinator
Janet Park
(619) 594-7746
[email protected]
SLHS 221
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 2
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – January 7
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*All application steps must be completed by January 7 for full consideration for admission. Late Program Applications will be considered on a space-available basis to February 1.
Contact Information
Math and Science Education
San Diego State University
6475 Alvarado Rd, #206
San Diego, CA 92120-5013
Tel: (619) 594-4696
Fax: (619) 594-1581
Department Website
[email protected]
Adviser
Joanne Lobato
(619) 594-2957
[email protected]
6475 Alvarado Rd, #238
Admissions Coordinator
Debbie Escamilla
(619) 594-4696
[email protected]
6475 Alvarado Rd, #206
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Complete Program Application – December 22
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Applicants are encouraged to submit all required materials by December 15, but no later than December 22, to receive full consideration.
Contact Information
School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7251
Campus Location: ENS 141
Tel: (619) 594-0566
Fax: (619) 594-6553
Program Director
Mitchell J. Rauh
(619) 594-3706
[email protected]
ENS 141
Admissions Coordinator
Gloria Hartman
(619) 594-0566
[email protected]
ENS 141
Department Materials
Submit SOPHAS application. Consult the department websites for detailed instructions.
Fall 2020 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 16
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 13
- Submit SOPHAS application – November 15
Spring Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Applications submitted by November 15 will be given priority consideration. Please see department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Joint Doctoral Program in 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
Admissions Coordinator
Brenda Fass-Holmes
(619) 594-4492
[email protected]
HH 129