Our Programs

Students within the Psychology Major evaluate and apply psychological research and the scientific method in an effort to understand and improve the human experience.

The Developmental Psychology SF State Scholar program is an exceptional opportunity for students in the Psychology major. The Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology is designed to be a versatile degree that provides graduate training in lifespan development with an emphasis on the theory, methodology, and techniques to answer complex questions about change over time. Graduates of the program will be eligible to teach at college-level courses, manage data collection efforts, serve as statistical consultants, and will be competitive candidates to PhD programs in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and child and family studies.

B.A. in Psychology + M.A. in Psychology: (Concentration in Developmental Psychology) Roadmap

SFSU Accelerated Bachelors + Masters - Jae Paik, jaepaik@sfsu.edu

Concentration in developmental psychology at SFSU focuses on growth and development across the lifespan. It is designed for students with major interests in areas of social and emotional development, parent-child relationships, sex differences, development across cultures and ethnic minority groups, learning, cognition, and psycholinguistics.

Dive into the science of the mind through an immersive, research-focused program that emphasizes close mentorship and hands-on learning. Work closely with faculty advisors on independent study and thesis research, with opportunities to collaborate with leading labs and institutions across the Bay Area. Designed for depth and flexibility, the program prepares students for advanced research careers or doctoral study in psychology and related fields.

The Social, Personality, and Affective Science (SPA) graduate concentration at San Francisco State University prepares students for professional careers in research, teaching, and practical applications of social psychology at the Master of Arts level. At the same time, the concentration offers an excellent foundation of education and experience appropriate for students who intend to proceed to doctoral study.

The SFSU Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master of Science program (I/O) has been in existence since the early 1960s. The program is a two-year course of study requiring 37 graduate level semester units of coursework, 300 hours in an applied internship, and culminating experience. The program is firmly grounded in the scientist/practitioner model and provides an educational foundation for students who plan to do professional work in the field or continue their education in I/O.

Prepare for a career in mental health through an intensive, hands-on clinical psychology program that begins working with clients within weeks of starting. Grounded in diverse theoretical perspectives and real-world training, students gain experience across clinics, community organizations, and specialized settings serving diverse populations. With strong outcomes and a clear pathway toward MFT licensure, the program equips graduates for impactful careers in counseling and community mental health.