Community Impact Programs

Environmental Studies, M.S.

This M.S. program is designed to prepare students for careers as environmental professionals or to pursue further academic training in Ph.D. and other advanced degree programs. Our interdisciplinary curriculum embraces both quantitative and qualitative research and some of the topics that we focus on include human ecology, environmental policy, coastal environments, restoration, resource management and others.

Child & Adolescent Development, M.A.

Our M.A. in Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) is designed for students who are passionate about studying development, from early childhood through emerging adulthood. The degree prepares graduates for a wide range of career paths, including, Early Childhood Education, Care, and Administration, Parent Educators and Youth Advocates, Community College Instruction and more.

Counseling & Guidance, M.A.

The M.A. in Counseling and Guidance program trains individuals to use evidence-based counseling to support academic, vocational, and personal development. For those specializing in K-12 school counseling, it also prepares them to deliver comprehensive services in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Our program includes instruction in sociological and psychological counseling foundations, legal and professional mandates, and transformative and equity-minded social justice practices that lead to the development of justice-oriented multiculturally-skilled counselors.

Emancipatory Leadership, M.A.

Turn your passion for social justice leadership into a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Emancipatory K12 School Leadership! Our online and hybrid Master’s program is designed for emerging K12 school leaders who wish to use emancipatory leadership practices to improve educational opportunities for historically marginalized students. 

Finance, M.S.

The SJSU Master of Science in Finance program provides you with a world-class curriculum taught by cutting-edge, experienced finance faculty. You'll take advantage of the interactive courses, flexible schedule, and a network of top-tier students in the Silicon Valley which enable you to enhance collaboration and learning experience. 

Justice Studies, M.S.

This M.S. program prepares graduates for careers in criminal justice administration, research and policy centers, public institutions, community organizations, and nonprofit agencies, as well as for doctoral programs and research positions in public agencies.

Kinesiology, M.S.

The Master of Science in Kinesiology, offered by the Department of Kinesiology, includes five specializations: general, exercise physiology, movement science, sports management, psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity. Our alumni successfully obtain jobs across the Bay Area, the state of California, the US, and abroad.

Public Administration, MPA

The MPA program educates and trains individuals to become the leaders, managers and analysts in public and non-profit agencies that serve the Silicon Valley and its diverse population, using tools that enable them to recognize and value diversity, behave with high ethical standards, manage personnel resources fairly, recognize and manage risk, and manage programs and policies efficiently and cost-effectively.

Social Work, MSW

This MSW program is dedicated to the achievement of social change, and social, economic, and political justice. Guided by social work values, the goal of the MSW program is to prepare competent graduates for leadership and practice from a transcultural perspective with multiple systems at an advanced professional level. 

Special Education, M.A.

The M.A, in Special Education prepares students for leadership roles in special education through a core curriculum and elective coursework in areas of specialization. This rigorous program is designed for candidates with experience in the field to ask questions about practices, policies, educational strategies or attitudes that can be answered by conducting a research project.

Transportation Management, M.S.

This M.S. program is rooted in curriculum designed by nationally-recognized instructors who are academic or industry experts. Students may choose among three graduate certificate options, including High-Speed and Intercity Rail Management, Transportation Security Management, or Transportation Management.

Urban Planning, MUP

SJSU offers the only accredited MUP degree in Silicon Valley. Urban planners balance visionary thinking with pragmatic problem solving to address problems related to affordable housing, climate change, economic development, environmental protection, public health, and transportation. The program often partners with local communities to address their planning needs.