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.
Greetings Current and Former ELSIT Graduate Students
We are excited to invite ELSIT graduate students who completed their MA degrees in Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 to our Graduate Recognition Celebration. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 15 at 5:00 pm and end at approximately 7 p.m.. Please plan to arrive around 4:00 p.m. so you have time to put on your caps and gowns, take photos, connect with faculty and classmates, and line up for the procession into the event space.
To help us plan for the event, please complete this short survey to let us know if you plan to attend.
The event will be held at SFSU in Annex 1, located on North State Drive. Parking is available in Lot 20, which is close to Annex 1 (please note that parking in this lot requires payment).
If you would like to rent regalia, you can do so through Josten here. Please submit your order by April 14.
We hope you can join us as we celebrate this important milestone. Congratulations again on your achievements—we look forward to seeing many of you there!
Warmly,
Deborah Curtis, Ph.D.
ELSIT Department Chair
Admission Deadlines
Equity and Social Justice Education MA
Spring Application Deadline = November 1
Fall Application Deadline = June 1
Instructional Design and Technology MA
Spring Application Deadline = January 6
Fall Application Deadline = August 8
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 to make an appointment.
Programs
Choose from three 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)
- 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.