San Francisco State University Reviews

"The cohort structure of my Masters of Public Health program at San Francisco State was absolutely wonderful. I learned and grew with a group of motivated and social justice minded people. I learned so much from rich classroom discussion in the program and the practical projects we did. Some course that particularly shaped my education and career path were the Theories, Community Assessment, and Program Planning oourses that I took. I think the program prepared me with skills that I can use in a public health position. A drawback of the program is the cost; it is difficult to attend graduate school and live in such an expensive city without incurring loans or having to deal with other financial struggles. I would also have like to see the program put a little more emphasis on building our resume and carrer/ job matching in the final semester."

"I love San Francisco State University most of all for their Professors. They work with you when you having a tough time. They really do care about their students achieving their highest potentials."

"This a great MSW program. The faculty are supportive and help you ease into the program. They do need to work on opening up summer courses."

"This Graduate program is one that I pursued and feel confidant in... all pros no cons."

"Overall, I am extremely pleased with the graduate program. The problems I encounter are financial ones. San Francisco is very expensive and financial aid is sparse. However, the program and the school itself have a lot to offer."

"Every school has its pros and cons. The teachers are very supportive and always willing to help their students. However, some of the administration in the program do not display these same qualities"

"Very congenial… every philosophy student tends to have their area of interest. The result is that there is little to no competitiveness in the program, which is great for building a great network of friends and colleagues. Excellent graduate teaching program to gain some classroom experience. Faculty is just flat out awesome and very accessible."

"The academics are fantastic. You will be prepared to be a counselor when you complete this program. However, faculty support is lacking. There is little social support due to the fact SF State is a commuter school. Getting needed classes has been a challenge."

"San Francisco State offers quality education by experienced professors. The cost is not prohibitive. The social life of the graduate program is not very robust, but that seems to be because it is a commuter school. Overall, it is an excellent graduate program."

"pros: student diversity, faculty accessibility cons: rising tuition , accommodation options"

"Great teachers, I could always meet with them if needed, but little help for career choices in a field where there is no direct path."

"The pros of the graduate program involves traditional teaching of film production, which involves working with film stock and editing. But the program also includes the acquisition of digital video production. The cons involves the transition from film to video."

"Pros = Weekend, can attend while working, great Professors Cons = weekends, commute"

"Great opportunities for professional development, support from faculty and staff, rigorous coursework, overall challenging but great preparation for the profession."

"The educators in my department are outstanding academics and lecturers, but Graduate School hasn't been as intense as I thought it would be and I still don't feel ready for a PhD program. Maybe everything will click into place next year. SFSU has budget issues, and the years of cut backs are really starting to take a toll on the quality vs. price ratio."

"Cons: Being a Masters Program, there is not a lot of financial aid. Although the department offers several scholarships (including fellowships and graduate teaching positions), I would warn entering students to expect some loan debt. My only other regret about the program is that the main campus library is more of a study spot than a place where one can do practical research. As a newer addition to the campus, there just aren't a lot of books in there (you'll literally find rows of empty shelves). Pros: The Classics Department has its own reference library with plenty of primary and secondary sources. You are also likely to find very friendly people in there to talk to. The library is separated into three rooms, so that if one section is too loud, you can enter a side door and enclose yourself with other translating hermits in silence. Being a state school in the Bay Area, I think SFSU gets overlooked with schools like Standford and UC Berkeley nearby. I definitely think that the Classics program at this institution is underrated. All of the professors are excellent and come from top tier institutions. They are also very friendly and available to meet. This is partly due to the small size of the department, but I also think that majority of the faculty is sensitive to their student's needs (especially the MA grads) and willing to assist in course studies, professional pursuits, and in some cases, informal life therapy. Any student completing this MA program will find it a suitable platform for pursuing a teaching credential (which the university also offers in Latin), museum studies, archaeology, or doctorate in Classics."

"San Francisco State's Education: Equity and Social Justice MA degree program was a welcome change over the anonymity I experienced during my undergraduate studies at UC Davis. SFSU professors and school staff are welcoming, supportive and caring. Fellow students in the program are collaborative, engaging and innovative. My financial aid was great- since I was a full-time student with no income, I paid for just 10% of course fees! I would recommend the Education: Equity and Social Justice MA degree program to anyone interested in affecting proactive social change in education!"

"The Masters of Public Health program with an emphasis in Community Health Education at San Francisco State is a great program to get involved in. With small class sizes and a supportive staff, this program will really help you understand the global issues effecting the up and coming young generations. Overall, the program is a great experience and an important program for anyone interested in getting involved in a growing health and wellness industry."

"Pros: All faculty members are very helpful via email or to speak with in person and knows their teaching materials well. Cons: broad aspect of the major so there is no concentration or focus of any specifics of the language."

"Pros: San Francisco has historically been, and is currently, a city alive with political activity and policy-makers. As a result, San Francisco State is an excellent location to learn and study politics. Cons: The majority of professors employed by the Political Science Department at San Francisco State possess a similar (if not the same) political and social ideology. Most make no secret about their personal views and opinions and the objectivity of the learning environment is sometimes lost."