College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts


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PSFA is a vibrant creative and cultural community, and home to some of America’s most prestigious programs in communication, criminal justice, hospitality and tourism management, public administration, media, performance, creative industry, and visual art. 

Each of the seven schools, three departments, 43 majors, and 18 centers and institutes in PSFA offers innovative curriculum and cutting-edge research. All have earned the respect of their professional networks across the country and around the world. PSFA is also home to ROTC for three branches of the military: Army, Navy/Marines, and Air Force.

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The Latest PSFA Stories

Anastasya Korol

San Diego Union Tribune: Music is not the only focus for singer and photographer Anastasya Korol

The SDSU alum sings in the bands Phantom Twins and Fistfights With Wolves, and is the founder of Anastasya Photography

Robert Pattinson

The conversation: How ‘To Catch a Predator’ indulged America’s appetite for humiliation and punishment

Paul Kaplan, professor of criminal justice in SDSU’s School of Public Affairs, co-authored a new article in The Conversation examining America’s fascination with vigilantism, punishment and public humiliation through “To Catch a Predator.”

Performers in costume pose during an early SDSU theatre production.

100 Years of Theater at SDSU

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film celebrates its 100th season of plays and musicals with a diverse list of six shows and an optimism for the future.

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SDSU Performing Arts District

SDSU’s Performing Arts District brings students into cutting‑edge theaters, studios, and collaborative spaces where they create, rehearse, and perform daily. It’s a dynamic hub of artistic energy that elevates hands‑on learning and fuels bold, innovative expression.

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