Teacher Training in Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies Courses for Teachers and Education Professionals
Take a graduate-level course or upper-division undergraduate course a la carte or toward an Ethnic Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. There are more than a 100 upper-division classes to choose from in the following subjects:
- Africana Studies
- American Indian Studies
- Asian American Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Latina/Latino Studies
- Race and Resistance Studies
Special Rate for Teachers

School districts paying tuition for currently-employed high school teachers are eligible for a special course rate:
Regular Rate: $395/unit | $1,185/class | $4,740/certificate
Teacher Rate: $300/unit | $900/class | $3,600/certificate
Teachers whose school district is not paying their tuition may be eligible for a rebate of $200/class (up to $400 total), paid after completion of the certificate requirements. This will apply to upper-division classes (numbered 300 - 599) in Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/Latino Studies or Race and Resistance Studies. The following courses are excluded from the rebate: ETHS 710, ETHS 711, ETHS 750.
Proof of current employment at a K-12 school is required. Please submit your application for the rebate using the form below.
How to Enroll

To be eligible for the special rate and rebate, sign up through the College of Ethnic Studies before the class start date: Fall 2023: August 21.
Create your SF State ID and follow the instructions to create your SF State Password.
Choose upper-division or graduate classes from AFRS, AIS, AA S, LTNS, ETHS or RRS.
Complete the application form before classes start.