Welcome
Welcome to ELSIT—The Department of Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies.
Be a part of a vibrant community of educators from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Explore a core focus area that is meaningful to you—we offer courses in a wide variety of topics, ranging from equity and social justice to instructional design and online learning. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all students, and all of our classes reflect our commitment to addressing issues of race/racism, culture, language, ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity as they impact the ways in which children and adults learn and ultimately participate in our society.
June 1, 2025
Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Admissions to the MA in Equity and Social Justice Education program
August 4, 2025
Application Deadline for Fall 2025 admission to the Instructional Design and Technology MA program
Monday – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - remote hours
Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday – 9:00am - 5:00 p.m. - remote hours
Lunch Hour: 12:00 pm to 1:00pm
Please email Anarose Schelstrate (Academic Office Coordinator) at aschels@sfsu.edu or Dr. Deborah Curtis at curtis@sfsu.edu (Department Chair) for question or if you'd like to make an appointment to meet in person. Have a great summer!
Programs
Choose from five Master of Arts degree programs, an Administrative Services Credential, and an Instructional Technologies Certificate program:
- Master of Arts in Equity and Social Justice Education
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
- Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology (fully online)
- Master of Arts in Education: Special Interest Area
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design and Online Teaching Innovation (fully online)
We welcome you to learn more about our programs.
ELSIT Spotlight
Black Lives Matter — Statement of Solidarity
This is our time to speak up and articulate what is already evident.
We, the faculty and staff of the Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies in the Graduate College of Education at San Francisco State University, unequivocally declare that Black Lives Matter.
ReRighting Education
ReRighting Education at San Francisco State University is a student-led initiative dedicated to promoting equity, access, and transformation in education. By engaging in research, scholarship, and community service, the team aims to support marginalized communities and address structural inequalities within educational systems. Under the guidance of Dr. Irina S. Okhremtchouk, the initiative collaborates with students, educators, and activists to create an inclusive and just academic environment.
Learn more about ReRighting Education.