College of Professional & Global Education

The College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE) — formerly the College of Extended Learning — offers a wide variety of continuing adult education courses and programs to prepare you for career advancement, career change or personal growth. We offer weekend, evening and online courses, online degree completion, international education and access to thousands of transferable degree-credit University classes.

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Online Degree Completion

Finish your bachelor's degree 100% online

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Online

Take an online course or earn a certificate online

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Career-Focus

Courses and certificates to get your start, change careers or advance

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Take SFSU undergraduate and graduate classes

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Online Degree Completion

Do you have at least 60 college credits and want to finish your degree? Apply to complete your bachelor's degree 100% online.

► Business Administration (BSBA)
► Criminal Justice Studies
► Psychology

News

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SFSU Closed for Independence Day, July 4
SFSU will be closed for Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025. 🇺🇸
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Paralegal Studies: Apply for Fall by August 1
Start in Fall: Apply by August 1 Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the legal field, and apply to our ABA-appr…
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Juneteenth Holiday, June 19
SFSU will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.
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International Students - Apply for Spring 2026 Certificate Programs by November 15
Do you want to apply for an academic certificate program? The priority application deadline for spring is November 15.…

Center for Global Engagement

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Center for Global Engagement provides international students and professional groups unparalleled access to pursue rigorous academic education, cutting-edge professional development and enriching cultural exploration at an American university. 

What Students Say

Read what students say about how College of Professional & Global Education courses and programs have helped them achieve their goals.

International Business Certificate Graduate, Sota Watanabe

International Business

Sota Watanabe
Student from Japan

“SF and Silicon Valley are amazing places for people who are involved in the IT space. Through the internship and daily activities, I learned a lot and enhanced my skills. After returning to Japan, I founded my own startup…[and became] a global leader.”

Constructional Professional Student, Kelly Sevier

Construction Professional

Kelly Sevier
Student

“I think the biggest thing I will take from this class is the ability to speak and understand in general terms what types of equipment are used on a project, how they operate and how they affect cost, schedule and profit.”
 

Myra, Pre-Health Post-Bac Alumna

Pre-Health Post-Bac

Myra
2018 Graduate

"Besides strengthening my application for medical school, the idea of living in a vibrant city like San Francisco really interested me. Choosing to come here has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. The collaborative and warm environment has allowed me to thrive beyond academics."

Jen Hua You, Student from Taiwan

San Francisco Discover

Jen Hua You
Student from Taiwan

“This program improved my English speaking and listening skills and gave me more chances to travel around San Francisco including places that are not just tourist attractions. [It let us] both learn and travel as part of the program, and I think it was worthwhile.”

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