Welcome to the San Francisco State University Psychology Graduate Programs.
This page is intended to provide newly admitted students with recommended first-semester course information and contact information for their concentration coordinator.
Important: This page is intended as a starting point only. Students should follow guidance provided directly by their concentration coordinator, who may provide additional registration instructions, cohort schedules, onboarding materials, handbooks, and program-specific requirements.
Clinical Psychology (M.S.)
David Gard
dgard@sfsu.edu
Developmental Psychology (M.A.)
Jae Paik
jaepaik@sfsu.edu
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (M.S.)
Chris Wright
cwright@sfsu.edu
Mind, Brain, and Behavior (M.A.)
Mark Geisler
mgeisler@sfsu.edu
Social, Personality, and Affective Science (M.A.)
Charlotte Tate
ctate2@sfsu.edu
Recommended first-semester courses:
- PSY 723 Clinical Methods: Assessment
- PSY 728 Conference to Accompany Psychology Practicum
- PSY 729 Psychology Practicum
- PSY 753 Seminar in Theories of Developmental & Psychotherapeutic Change I
This program follows a structured cohort model. Students should consult with the Clinical Psychology faculty before making changes to their schedule.
Recommended first-semester courses:
- PSY 730 Seminar in Current Issues
- PSY 737 Observation of Children's Behavior
- PSY 739 Technical Writing
- PSY 839 Field Experience
These courses are designed to be taken concurrently and are typically offered during the Fall semester.
Recommended first-semester courses:
- PSY 761 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY 765 Industrial Training Program Development
Students who have not completed an approved intermediate statistics course with a grade of B or better may also need:
- PSY 571 Statistical Analysis of Psychological Research
Students should consult with the I/O Program Coordinator regarding statistics preparation and elective options.
Recommended first-semester courses:
- PSY 770 Research Methods and Techniques
- PSY 771 Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design
- PSY 792 Proseminar in Foundations of Contemporary Psychological Research
Additional coursework may vary based on advisor recommendations.
Recommended first-semester courses:
- PSY 740 Seminar in SPA Psychology
- PSY 770 Research Methods and Techniques
- PSY 771 Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design
- PSY 792 Proseminar in Psychological Research
This concentration follows a structured first-year sequence integrated with faculty mentorship and research involvement.
Students should consult concentration-specific handbooks, websites, and onboarding materials for additional information.
Please include links to any available graduate handbooks, program webpages, and other concentration-specific resources beneath this section.