online courses

New CMA Hybrid Course (MWF) Starts September 9

Take the Clinical Medical Assistant Course Both Online and in Person

This 10-week course will prepare you to perform patient clinical skills in a medical office setting.

In the course, you will: 

  • Learn fundamental clinical procedures
  • Meet your 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on lab requirement
  • Gain hands-on experience through a 160-hour clinical externship

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to sit for the NHA CCMA Exam. You will also be eligible to apply for the UCSF Medical Assistant Trainee Academy.

Learn more about the course and register today.

Finish Your B.A. in Psychology Online - Apply for Fall 2025 by April 1

Apply Now to Start in Fall 2025

Do you have at least 60 college credits and want to finish your degree? Complete your B.A. in Psychology 100% online with the College of Professional & Global Education's Psychology Online Bachelor's Degree Completion program.

Why Choose SF State? 

  • Curriculum that is balanced between theory and application and emphasizes experiential learning opportunities
  • Faculty of active scholars who bring expertise gained in the classroom, research laboratory and applied settings
  • Financial aid-eligible program
  • Flexible asynchronous, online courses that fit your schedule
  • Core values of inclusion, belonging, equity and justice

Apply by April 1

We are now accepting applications to start in fall 2025.

Complete a Business Degree Online - Apply for Fall 2025 by April 1

Finish Your Bachelor's Degree Online

Our new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) online degree completion program is now accepting applications. If you have 60 transferable credits from any major and are looking for a flexible way to finish your degree, our 100% online program is a good choice.

Lam Family College of Business

You will earn your degree from SF State's Lam Family College of Business, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1964. You will study the same curriculum, learn from the same faculty and earn the same degree as those in the on-campus program.

Why Choose SF State?

  • Curriculum: Choose from a wide array of concentrations to match your interests.
  • Faculty: Learn from professionals and academic leaders from a variety of business disciplines ranked among the best in their fields.
  • Cost: See if you are eligible for financial aid.
  • Support: Be part of a small cohort with one-on-one attention from faculty.
  • Reputation: Earn your degree from an AACSB-accredited business college that was included in The Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools in the country.

Apply

Find out how to apply.

Criminal Justice Online Degree Completion - Apply for Fall 2025 by April 1

Apply Now to Start in Fall 2025

Are you ready to finish your degree? Do you have at least 60 college credits in any major? Complete your B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies 100% online with the Criminal Justice Studies Online Bachelor's Degree Completion program.

Why Choose SF State?

  • Curriculum with social justice at its core
  • SF State faculty with diverse expertise
  • Financial aid eligible program
  • Flexible, online classes with 24/7 access
  • Small cohort with one-on-one attention from faculty

Apply by April 1

We are now accepting applications to start in fall 2025.

CMA Graduates: Apply to UCSF Medical Assistant Trainee Academy after Program Completion

Beginning in spring 2024, upon successful completion of the Clinical Medical Assistant course, students may have the opportunity to join the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Assistant Trainee Academy. If accepted, students will receive comprehensive training, practical experience and competitive compensation. Online students must have completed an externship before applying.

Learn more about the UCSF Medical Assistant Trainee Academy.

SFSU Extends Online Education Reach

Complete Your Degree or Earn a Certificate — from Another State!

San Francisco State University is pleased to announce that we have been approved to offer online programs to students residing in states beyond California. Now students can complete a degree at SFSU or earn a certificate in fully-online programs while living out of state.

See the State Authorization for Online Education page the most up-to-date list of authorized states.

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