Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificates are offered at the San Diego campus (SDSU) and through External Degree/Self-support programs through SDSU Global Campus (SDSU GC).
How to Apply
- Apply to the university through Cal State Apply.
- Submit required documents to Graduate Admissions.
- Submit department required materials. Please review individual program requirements for more details.
Review more detailed instructions on how to apply on the Graduate I Want to Apply web page 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 web page.
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Music and Dance
Campus Location: M 112
Adviser
Todd Rewoldt
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Shirley Valencia-Gutierrez
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Special Education
Campus Location: NE 70
Adviser
Laura Hall
[email protected]
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 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – Closed
Spring 2022 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
Campus Location: GMCS 619
Admission Adviser
Lisa Dowdy
[email protected]
Admission Coordinator
Ana Righellis
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 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
Campus Location: AL 226
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
Campus Location: EBA 246
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
Campus Location: EBA 246
Adviser
Wendy Bracken
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details about the program.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Applicants are encouraged to submit all required materials in early February but no later than March 1, to receive full consideration. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Department of Political Science
Campus Location: NH 126
Graduate Adviser
Kristen Maher
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
Campus Location: EBA 246
Advisers
Sonia Peterson
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines*
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Fowler College of Business
Campus Location: EBA 448
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – May 1
Spring 2022 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 review the department website for further details.
Contact Information
Learning Design & Technology Program
Campus Location: PSFA 361
Adviser
Minjuan Wang
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
Campus Location: EBA 214
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Child and Family Development
Campus Location: EBA 403
Admissions Coordinator
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 15
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Dual Language and English Learner Education
Campus Location: EBA 214
Adviser
Tamara Collins-Parks
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines*
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Fowler College of Business
Campus Location: EBA 448
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – May 1
Spring 2022 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 review the department website for further details.
Contact Information
Learning Design & Technology Program
Campus Location: PSFA 361
Adviser
Minjuan Wang
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines*
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Fowler College of Business
Campus Location: EBA 448
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring 2022 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. Review the department website for additional information.
Contact Information
LGBTQ+ Studies
Campus Location: AL 346
Adviser
Marie Draz
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Women's Studies
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – July 1*
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – July 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*All application materials must be submitted by May 1 to receive priority consideration for admission. Review of completed applications will begin shortly after this date and admission decisions will be made until all spaces are filled.
Contact Information
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Campus Location: GMCS 413
Adviser
Juanjuan Fan
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit programs application. Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
Campus Location: EBA 246
Adviser
Sonia Peterson
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Public Health
Campus Location: HT 119
Adviser
Penelope "Jenny" Quintana
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Brenda Fass-Holmes
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Public Health
Campus Location: HT 119
Adviser
Penelope "Jenny" Quintana
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Brenda Fass-Holmes
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details about the program.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
*Applicants are encouraged to submit all required materials in early February but no later than March 1, to receive full consideration. See department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Department of Political Science
Campus Location: NH 126
Graduate Adviser
Kristen Maher
[email protected]
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 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
- Submit Supplemental Documents to Department – August 15
Spring 2022 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
Campus Location: GMCS 615
Admission Adviser
Lisa Dowdy
[email protected]
Admission Coordinator
Ana Righellis
[email protected]
This program is not open at this time.
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – Closed
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – Closed
- Complete Program Application – Closed
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
Campus Location: EBA 246
Adviser
Charles Degeneffe
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
ARPE/Interwork Institute
Campus Location: EBA 246
Adviser
Caren Sax
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
[email protected]
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – May 15
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – May 15
- Complete Program Application – May 15
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Physics
Campus Location: P 131
Adviser
Mauro Tambasco
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Counseling and School Psychology
Campus Location: NE 179
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – March 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
School of Social Work
Campus Location: HH 119
Adviser
Kellie Scott
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Vivian Rodriguez
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education
Campus Location: EBA 246
Adviser
Mari Guillermo
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Kelly Sakai
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines*
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Fowler College of Business
Campus Location: EBA 448
Department Materials
Consult the department website for details concerning required materials.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages
Campus Location: SHW 214
Adviser
Eniko Csomay
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Yasmine Panahi
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – December 15
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – January 12
- Complete Program Application – January 12
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Not currently accepting applications for Spring semester
Contact Information
Rhetoric and Writing Studies
Campus Location: SHW 141
Adviser
Jenny Shephard
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Mark Gantos
[email protected]
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 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – August 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – August 15
- Complete Program Application – August 15
Spring 2022 Deadlines
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – November 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – November 15
Contact Information
Department of Computer Science
Campus Location: GMCS 413
Adviser
Leland Beck
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Naedean Anderson
[email protected]
Department Materials
Submit required department materials using the Program Application. Consult the department website for details.
Fall 2022 Deadlines*
- Submit Cal State Apply Application – March 1
- Submit Documents to Graduate Admissions – April 1
- Complete Program Application – April 1
Spring 2022 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. Review the department website for additional information.
Contact Information
Department of Women's Studies
Campus Location: AL 346
Adviser
Amira Jarmakani
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Women's Studies
[email protected]
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