MA in Special Education in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University

The Department of Special Education offers Master's degree and credential programs focused on professional training in special education. These programs prepare specialists for careers in early intervention programs, schools, rehabilitation centers, or community organizations serving individuals with disabilities. The curriculum integrates resources from general education, psychology, counseling, and related human service disciplines. The Master of Arts in Special Education features a customized program structure, emphasizing research and leadership development within a specialized area of study. Graduates are equipped for careers in educational institutions and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities, as well as other human service sectors. Departmental programs enable students to engage with faculty-led research initiatives, demonstration projects, training programs, and special projects. Specializations include autism spectrum disorders, early childhood special education, mild-to-moderate support needs, extensive support needs, orientation and mobility, and visual impairment.