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SFSU College of Professional & Global Education

Education on Your Schedule

Take classes online or in person with flexible programs designed for working adults.

Find Your Program

Who We Are

At the San Francisco State University College of Professional & Global Education, you can build skills, complete a degree or explore new interests through flexible programs designed for working adults and lifelong learners. We offer online, in-person and hybrid programs to fit your schedule. You can advance your career, change fields or continue your education.

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Find Your Path

Find the program that fits your goals, whether you want to earn a degree, gain professional skills or take a University course.

Class Schedule
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Online Degree Completion

Finish your bachelor’s degree online with flexible programs designed for working adults and transfer students.

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Global Education

Study in San Francisco, California through programs designed for international students. Improve your English, earn academic credit or build career-focused skills while experiencing the City and SFSU.

Center for Global Engagement

Our Programs

All Programs

Our programs help you gain industry-relevant skills, advance your career and continue learning at every stage of life.

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Winter Session

Earn course credit during winter break.

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CLS

Gain the training you need to pursue CLS licensure.

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Paralegal Studies

Prepare for a career supporting legal professionals through our 100% online, ABA-approved program.

Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate students

Pre-Health Professions

Strengthen your academic record and prepare for graduate health programs through our post-baccalaureate program.

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Online Programs

Explore our 100% online courses and programs.

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Clinical Medical Assistant

Train to support patient care in clinical and healthcare settings. 100% online or hybrid options.

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Sterile Processing Technician

Train to clean, sterilize and prepare medical equipment.

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Open University

Take University classes without formally being admitted.

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Chiru, Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Graduate

Pre-Health Professions

I chose SFSU because it was local at the time, had a small and supportive cohort, and emphasized teamwork — just what I needed.
Chiru
MD, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Sergio, Online Psychology B.A. Student

Psychology B.A. Online

The online asynchronous format enabled me to work and attend school simultaneously. After earning my B.A., I got into a masters of ABA program with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Sergio
2025 Psychology Graduate
Paralegal Studies graduate, Sarai P.

Paralegal Studies

Through the program, I not only figured out the importance of torts and ethics, but I also made lifelong friends, met amazing professors, interned for an incredible attorney, and more importantly, gained confidence in myself as a legal professional and as a future lawyer.
Sarai P.
2025, Legal Assistant at Wilke Fleury LLP