Cooperative Education

    Certificate in Cooperative Education at San Francisco State University

    Certificate in Cooperative Education at San Francisco State University

    San Francisco State University offers the Certificate of Cooperative Education as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in San Francisco, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for cooperative education and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2026.

    About Certificate in Cooperative Education

    This supplemental 25-unit certificate program is designed to give students the opportunity to develop educational objectives and career opportunities. Enrollment in the cooperative education colloquium course is a requirement for all students and is used as the basis for evaluation of student potential and interest. The certificate indicates to the employer that the University validates the student's work experience in cooperative education and substantiates the experience as professional development and job training. Students receive academic credit and salaried compensation.

    All placements are academically relevant. Since the certificate program is tailored to the student's needs and specific major, information about various degrees and programs offered may be found under the appropriate department or center.

    Disciplines

    College of Science and Engineering

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Cooperative Education at San Francisco State University

    Entry Requirements

    Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama | General Certificate of Secondary Education

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 45
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Cooperative Education

    Students who complete the certificate program typically have greater employment options and benefits. Additional benefits include better starting salaries and greater responsibilities for starting level positions. Cooperative education placements usually lead to permanent job placements with private and public sector employers.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    1. Explore and Choose a Major

    With more than 100 undergraduate majors to choose from, you can discover your unique path in life at SF State. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn from faculty experts who are dedicated to helping you develop your potential.

    2. Apply Online

    Apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply during the filing period (see Dates & Deadlines).

    A $70 (non-refundable) application fee is due at the time of submission and can be paid by credit card or PayPal. 

    Use this International Student Application Checklist to gather the information you will need to complete your online application.

    SF State uses your self-reported information from the application to make an admission decision, so it is extremely important that you answer all questions on the application completely and accurately.

    3. Submit any requested documents

    Once we review your application we will notify you by email with instructions and deadlines should we need any additional documents.

    4. Check your application status

    San Francisco State communicates with students via e-mail. Make sure to read all e-mail messages and pay careful attention to deadlines.

    Check your application status to ensure all supporting materials have been received.

    Certificate in Cooperative Education at San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, San Francisco

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