How To Get A Degree From Cal State San Bernardone

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2 California State University, San Bernardino offers a challenging and innovative academic environment. The university seeks to provide a supportive and welcoming social and physical setting where students, faculty and staff feel they belong and can excel. The university provides students the opportunity to engage in the life of the campus, interact with others of diverse backgrounds and cultures, as well as participate in activities that encourage growth, curiosity and scholarly fulfillment. Through its branch campus in Palm Desert, the university s mission extends to the Coachella Valley. Building on a tradition of close student contact with faculty, staff and administrators, the university is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its students and the communities it serves by providing learning opportunities driven by teaching and research excellence, intellectual interaction and creativity. The university is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in inland Southern California, improving the region s quality of life through the skills, knowledge, experience and engagement of its faculty, staff, students and alumni. table of contents helpful and caring faculty admission requirements... 3 financial aid and scholarships campus life... 9 colleges majors palm desert campus campus tours B Recognized as one of the university s most accomplished faculty members, psychology professor Kenneth Shultz has been named Cal State San Bernardino s Outstanding Professor. 1

3 helpful and c a ri n g fac u lty At Cal State San Bernardino, our awardwinning faculty is dedicated to helping students plan their course in life, guide students toward graduation, and explore possible career options. Our professors have been where you want to go, and they are happy to share how you can get there, too. Student -to - Faculty Ratio 27:1 Small class sizes taught by top professors means that you get more individual attention and a professor who cares about your success. Tom Long, an associate professor of history, was honored with the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence for a d m i ss i o n requirements Admission to Cal State San Bernardino is generally granted in three broad categories: first year (high school graduates), upper division transfer and graduate or post-baccalaureate. Students from high schools and community colleges located within CSUSB s defined local area will be admitted based on the standard CSU admission requirements. Undergraduate applicants from outside the defined local area need to meet a higher admission criteria to be admitted to the university. Cal State San Bernardino is an impacted campus. fi rst y e a r (h i g h s c h oo l g ra d u ate s) You are eligible for admission as a first year student if you: Graduate from a high school; Meet the eligibility index with your grade-point average and test scores; and Complete with a grade of C or better in each of the A-G course requirements. For more information on the A-G requirements, our eligibility index and a list of high schools in our defined local area and criteria for impacted majors, please visit the Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment website at admissions.csusb.edu. Eligibility Index Snapshot GPA and SAT/ACT Test Scores Match If you have a 3.0 GPA or above, you qualify with any score.* GPA ACT SAT *Applies to California residents in our defined local area. Does not apply to impacted majors. 3

4 Admissions Checklist: Take the ACT and/or SAT (CSUMentor code 3594). Apply for admissions to CSUSB at www. csumentor.edu. Have your official high school and college transcripts, AP/IB/CLEP scores (if applicable) sent to CSUSB s admissions office. Pay the $55 application fee or apply for the fee waiver. Submit residency documents/ AB 540 affidavit (if applicable). Complete the FAFSA or Dream ACT application. CSUSB school code is First year students should take the EPT and ELM placement tests early (March and April preferably). Or submit exceptions. apply online: csumentor.edu SOAR to Success Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is required for all new undergraduate students and is much more than just choosing classes. SOAR provides key resources and tools to help ease the transition into the CSUSB community as you bond with other new students, fellow upper classmen, and your SOAR Leaders. Through workshops, discussions, guest speakers and special events, this experience will prepare you for life as a Coyote. upper-d ivi s i o n t ra n sfe r You are eligible as an upper-division transfer applicant from our defined local area if you: Have a college grade-point average of 2.00 ( C ) or better. A higher GPA requirement and possible prerequisites will apply for impacted majors; Have 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units); Have completed the four basic skills, with a grade of C or better, in English composition, oral communication, critical thinking and college algebra (or equivalent math course); Have at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of courses in the general education requirements with a grade of C or better and are eligible to enroll at the last institution you attended. It is recommended to complete the Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) program at a community college, but it is not required. For more information and a list of community colleges in our defined local area, and criteria for impacted majors, please visit the Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment website at admissions.csusb.edu. For graduate or post-baccalaureate information, please visit the Office of Graduate Studies website at gradstudies.csusb.edu. 4 Steps to Applying to CSUSB 1. Submit an application online at: csumentor.edu. 2. Mail any additional documents (application fee, official transcripts, residency information, etc.) to: CSUSB Admissions and Student Recruitment 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA You will receive an application acknowledgement to let you know we have received your application, which includes your Coyote ID number, activation code, and CSUSB account information. 4. Activate your MyCoyote account to view your application status online and determine if there are any other documents you need to turn in. is an official means of communication at CSUSB. Check your CSUSB frequently. Feel free to contact our office at or an admissions counselor at moreinfo@ csusb.edu if you have any questions about the application process. 4 5

5 Don t Wait to Apply! Apply as soon as you can. You do not have to wait until you have been accepted into CSUSB to apply for financial aid. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). CSUSB s School Code is Apply for the Educational Opportunity Program. The EOP program provides access to higher education for historically lowincome, first generation disadvantaged students who have the potential to succeed at the university level. Visit for more information on income guidelines and apply on fi n a n c i a l a i d a n d scholarships More than 85 percent of our students receive financial aid awards averaging approximately $10,490 per year. Of those students, 57 percent are funded entirely through grants and never have to pay a single penny for tuition. No one knows more about the cost of going to college than the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Cal State San Bernardino. A greater number of students are receiving larger amounts of financial aid each year. For more information, give the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships a call at or visit finaid.csusb.edu. Tuition & Fees*: FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT (BASED ON 12 UNITS) QUARTER ANNUAL California residents (undergraduate) $2,198 $6,579 M o re t h a n 8 5 % of st u d e n ts re c e i ve f i d i n a n c i a l a 6 Nonresident tuition fees are $248 per unit and $124 per 1/2 unit. Nonresident tuition is charged in addition to fees listed above for residents and applies to all non-residents of California, including international (visa) students. *Please visit fees.csusb.edu for full fee disclosure statement. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the CSU Board of Trustees. CSUSB is a WICHE/ WUE School for qualified students. Eligibility may affect tuition. 7

6 campus life CSUSB offers a welcoming and safe, intellectual and social environment that engages students in campus life by offering co-curricular opportunities to facilitate leadership development and student engagement. One of the easiest ways for students to expand their educational experience is to join any of our diverse clubs and organizations on campus. Come join the Coyote family and sharpen your leadership skills and build a strong network with faculty and fellow students. CSUSB also hosts movie nights, Homecoming, summer concerts, Coyote Fest and many other social activities to make your college experience a memorable one. Gabriel Iglesias The Santos Manuel Student Union is the social hot-spot for the campus, featuring a 200- seat theater, pool tables, Gamers Lounge, Coyote Pub and a food court. The Coussoulis Arena has hosted well-known performers such as B.B. King, Maya Angelou, Anjelah Johnson, WWE, the Harlem Globetrotters, Lupe Fiasco, Gabriel Iglesias and Kevin Hart! In addition, our Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art hosts the annual Arts and Music Festival where student artists are invited to exhibit and sell their artwork, and be part of this popular community event. Last but not least, you can also enjoy and visit our state-of-the-art Veterans Success Center, where everyone feels right at home. Our Veterans Success Center provides our student veterans with resources such as counseling services, academic services and an atmosphere for social connections. Our Veterans Success Center is rated #1 in the CSU system and 9th in the country by Military Times Magazine. Kevin Hart 8 9

7 Coyote Athletics Show your Coyote Pride! The Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes have been members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) since fall Our competitive NCAA Division II men s and women s sports teams work diligently to achieve continued success in athletics year-round, with the use of modern facilities and under the leadership of our skillful coaches. In addition, Coyote teams have captured 22 CCAA championships, 22 Player of the Year honors, 19 CCAA Coach of the Year honors and more than 500 individual honors. At the NCAA level, the Coyotes have won 10 Division II regional championships and three Division III regional titles. The Coyote Cheer and Dance squads play an integral role within CSUSB athletics and the university. The teams are comprised of university students and perform at Coyote athletic events, along with a number of university led activities during the year. Visit the CSUSB Athletics website at csusbathletics.com. 11

8 Recreation and Fitness Our Student Recreation and Fitness Center offers a healthy social environment where you can take advantage of rock climbing, aquatics, personal training, group fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoors programs and more. CSUSB Outdoors offers something for everyone, including day hikes in the mountains, overnight camping trips to local beaches and state parks, backpacking in the wilderness, snowboarding at local resorts, kayaking in the bay, ocean and the river, group outings, team building and education programs. Our Leadership Challenge Center, which is part of CSUSB s Recreational Sports program, provides unique team-building and leadership development programs for CSUSB students, departments, clubs, teams, schools, businesses and the community. Visit the CSUSB Rec Sports website at csusbrecsports.com. Late Night with Rec Sports Re s i d e nt i a l L ife A Home-Away-from-Home Living at CSUSB is a great way to become familiar with the campus, make new friends and feel at home. You can choose from three village-style residences, which house more than 1,500 students. Serrano Village offers traditional residence halls, while Arrowhead and University villages offer apartment-style arrangements. Need more info? Visit us online at housing.csusb.edu. Housing Virtual Tours housing.csusb.edu/virtual_tours.html 12 13

9 Coyote Facts Retention Rate is 88% Student Enrollment: 18,952 With its park-like setting and wide-open spaces at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, CSUSB is one of the most beautiful campuses in the 23-campus California State University system. CSUSB ranks among the leading colleges and universities for placing students in top medical schools and other graduate programs around the nation. 10 Division II Sports More than 100 unique c lubs and organizations Membership in the CSUSB Alumni Association provides valuable resources, networking opportunities and a way to stay connected to your alma mater. 5 CSUSB received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation CSUSB is home to the state-of-the-art Murillo Family Observatory, the only teaching observatory in the Inland Empire. CSUSB opened the Palm Desert Campus at its permanent site in 2002 to serve the Coachella Valley. It is the only fouryear university serving the valley after it admitted its inaugural class of first-year students in Santa Barbara hollywood Los Angeles Santa Monica CSUSB San Bernardino Riverside Santa Ana Palm Springs CSUSB Palm Desert Campus CSUSB is proud to offer state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. Our successful men s basketball and women s volleyball teams are annually among the leaders in NCAA Division II. Students from Coyote Radio received National Golden Mic Awards for their work in My Awesome Empire radio program. CSUSB has been distinguished as a Military Friendly School by several national magazines. 3 Quarters/School Year CSUSB s Model United Nations program is among the best in the world, earning 23 Outstanding Delegation honors in the last 25 years at the National MUN Conference in New York. Location and Neighboring Attractions Enjoy the excitement of Southern California! CSUSB is located near some of the most famous destinations in California. Students can visit everywhere from the beaches to the mountains, Los Angeles, Orange County and enjoy some of the best dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural opportunities around! San Diego Experience California Hollywood, Disneyland, surfing, snowboarding, hang gliding, snorkeling and much more

10 Discover the World The study abroad program housed in the Center for International Studies and Programs allows you to discover the exciting, challenging and rewarding benefits of studying or doing research in a different country. CSUSB has an excellent International Program with study abroad opportunities for students at more than 25 locations throughout the world. CSUSB course credits are available. CSUSB Financial Aid does apply and scholarships are available. Students can also participate in the summer Work Abroad program offered through the International Cooperative Education program. Study Abroad, Scholarships, and National Student Exchange Opportunities! international.csusb.edu/studyabroad 16 colleges A rts a n d Let te rs The College of Arts and Letters departments of Art, Communication Studies, English, Music, Philosophy, Theatre Arts, and World Languages and Literatures offer nine baccalaureate degree programs and seven graduate degree programs, including M.F.A. degrees in Art (studio art and design), and English (creative writing). The Liberal Studies program offers a tenth, shared interdisciplinary major program that includes the largest subject matter preparation program for the multiple subject teaching credential. The college offers minors in each discipline, as well as three interdisciplinary minors in American Studies, Asian Studies and Latin American Studies that span departments and even colleges. Visit the College of Arts and Letters at artsletters.csusb.edu. Education A degree, credential or certificate from the College of Education at CSUSB is one of distinction. Among local school district administrators and program alumni, College of Education programs have gained a reputation of excellence. As a Liberal Studies student, you will also have the opportunity to meet with the PALS (Peer Advising for Liberal Studies) Office where peer advisors will explain features of the Liberal Studies Program, show you how to select courses for upcoming quarters, and provide forms and information sheets. Their number is All programs are accredited in their respective areas and the college is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Visit the College of Education at coe.csusb.edu. 17

11 Business and Public Administration The College of Business and Public Administration enables aspirations and facilitates success for its students. It has been recognized time and time again by top publishers including U.S. News & World Report, European CEO Magazine, and the Princeton Review as being one of the best business programs in the U.S. Further, its programs hold the highest accreditations, such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs. The college has award-winning faculty that include Dr. Montgomery Van Wart, who in March 2015 won the highest honor in his field, the Paul P. Van Riper Award for Excellence and Service. The faculty will provide you with the theory and the practical tools to make you successful in any business or organization you seek to be a part of. Visit the College of Business and Public Administration at cbpa.csusb.edu. Natural Sciences The College of Natural Sciences consists of nine departments and offers bachelor s and master s degrees, as well as curricula for pre-professional students in medicine, veterinary medicine, nutrition, physical therapy and dentistry. The College of Natural Sciences can prepare students for science and health related jobs in the public or private sector, a career in teaching, graduate or professional education. CNS provides outstanding experiences with modern computers and scientific instruments, so that students graduate with state-of- the-art skills. Visit the College of Natural Sciences at: nsci.csusb.edu. Soc ia l a nd Be haviora l Sc iences The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences combines cutting-edge research and award-winning teaching to prepare students for a wide range of professions, for graduate school and for advanced professional study. Students can choose from 14 academic departments and programs, including Psychology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. Students are encouraged to participate in academic research that will prepare them to make an impact both locally and globally. Visit the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at csbs.csusb.edu

12 majors In the academic year, the university will offer degree programs in the following fields. BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION* B.A./B.S. accounting* cyber security entrepreneurial management* finance* financial planning human resources management* information systems and technology* international business* management* marketing* public administration* real estate* sports and entertainment marketing* supply chain and transportation management* AMERICAN STUDIES B.A. ANTHROPOLOGY* B.A. ARABIC LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE* B.A. ART B.A. plan I (visual studies) plan II (studio art)* plan III (art history)* plan IV (graphic design)* plan V (graphic design and marketing) BIOINFORMATICS B.S. BIOLOGY* B.A./B.S. ecology and evolution integrated teaching track pre-med doctor of osteopathic medicine articulation CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDIES B.A./B.S. CHEMISTRY* B.A./B.S. ACS certified biochemistry integrated teaching track COMMUNICATION B.A. human and organizational communication media studies public relations* COMPUTER ENGINEERING B.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE* B.S. COMPUTER SYSTEMS B.A. game development option general interdisciplinary option graphics programming option system administration option web programming option CRIMINAL JUSTICE* B.A. crime analysis ECONOMICS* B.A. applied economics mathematical economics political economy* ENGLISH* B.A. creative writing linguistics literature ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES* B.A. FRENCH* B.A. business track French and Francophone studies track teaching track GEOGRAPHY* B.A. global studies option* GEOLOGY* B.A./B.S. environmental geology option integrated teaching track HEALTH SCIENCE* B.S. environmental health science health care management* public health education HISTORY* B.A. public and oral history teaching track HUMAN DEVELOPMENT B.A. child development lifespan school age KINESIOLOGY* B.S. allied health professions exercise science pedagogy LIBERAL STUDIES B.A. arts and letters general track integrated track Spanish studies MATHEMATICS* B.A./B.S. integrated teaching track teaching track MUSIC* B.A. NURSING B.S. NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCES* B.S. PHILOSOPHY* B.A. PHYSICS* B.A./B.S applied physics* POLITICAL SCIENCE* B.A. PSYCHOLOGY* B.A. biological psychology industrial and organizational SOCIAL SCIENCES B.A. credential track multidisciplinary track SOCIAL WORK B.A. SOCIOLOGY* B.A. social service SPANISH* B.A. business track communication studies track Hispanic cultural studies track Hispanic literature, language and civilization track SPECIAL MAJOR B.A. THEATRE ARTS* B.A. acting dance design/technical drama education musical theatre * PROGRAM ALSO HAS A MINOR IMPACTED MAJOR GRADUATE/MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTANCY M.S. ART M.A. APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY M.A. BIOLOGY M.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M.B.A. CHILD DEVELOPMENT M.A. COMMUNICATION STUDIES M.A. COMPUTER SCIENCE M.S. COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE M.S. CREATIVE WRITING M.F.A. CRIMINAL JUSTICE M.A. EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES M.S. EDUCATION M.A. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION M.A. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ED.D. ENGLISH COMPOSITION M.A. GENERAL EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY M.A. HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION M.S. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES M.A. MATHEMATICS M.A./M.A.T. NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES M.A. NURSING M.S. PSYCHOLOGY M.S. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION M.P.A. PUBLIC HEALTH M.P.H. REHABILITATION COUNSELING M.A. STEM EDUCATION M.S. SOCIAL SCIENCES M.A. SOCIAL WORK M.S.W. SPANISH M.A. STUDIO ART AND DESIGN M.F.A THEATRE ARTS M.A. Popular Majors Psychology Nursing Administration Biology and Pre Med Liberal Studies/Teaching Criminal Justice Kinesiology Computer Engineering Computer Science Nutrition and Food Sciences 20 21

13 CSUSB Pa l m Dese rt Campus Cal State San Bernardino has a campus in Palm Desert, which makes it the only public four-year university in the Coachella Valley. The Palm Desert Campus serves students in Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin, Moreno Valley/Hemet and Blythe. The Palm Desert Campus continues to grow by offering bachelor s and master s degrees, teaching credentials and a doctorate program. With more than 1,500 upper-division transfer, first year and sophomore students, smallclassroom size, supportive faculty and staff who help students thrive in achieving their educational goals, it is no wonder that our Palm Desert Campus has been praised as one of the most convenient and wisest choices for students in the Coachella Valley and its surrounding service area. For more information, call or visit pdc.csusb.edu. Degrees at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (TRANSFER STUDENTS) ART: GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MARKETING B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION B.A. accounting management marketing CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDIES B.A./B.S. COMMUNICATION B.A. individualized concentration public relations CRIMINAL JUSTICE B.A. ENGLISH B.A. LITERATURE TRACK HISTORY B.A. track b LIBERAL STUDIES B.A. general track integrated track NURSING B.S. BSN RN TO BSN NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCES B.S. PSYCHOLOGY B.A. BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (FIRST YEAR STUDENTS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION B.A. accounting management marketing COMMUNICATION B.A. Individualized public relations CRIMINAL JUSTICE B.A. ENGLISH B.A. literature track HISTORY B.A. track b LIBERAL STUDIES B.A. general track integrated track NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCES B.S. PSYCHOLOGY B.A. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS E-LEARNING (ON-LINE) READING/LANGUAGE ARTS (HYBRID) MATHEMATICS SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATION Cal State San Bernardino s Palm Desert Campus offers bachelor and master degrees and credential programs. CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CAREER AND TECHNICAL (DESIGNATED SUBJECTS) MULTIPLE SUBJECT PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES: SCHOOL COUNSELING SINGLE SUBJECT READING/LANGUAGE ARTS SPECIALIST (HYBRID) GRADUATE/MASTER S DEGREES PROGRAMS ACCOUNTANCY 3:2 OPTION M.S.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ONLINE) M.B.A. COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE, M.S. (2017) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ONLINE), M.A. EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, M.A. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ONLINE), NURSING (HYBRID) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ONLINE/ HYBRID) MPA READING / LANGUAGE ARTS (HYBRID), M.A. SOCIAL WORK (ONLINE) MSW MATH & SCIENCE M.A. TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKER OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) (HYBRID), M.A. DOCTORATE PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ED.D For updates visit: pdc.csusb.edu/majorsprograms.htm Scan this QR code to visit the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus website

14 come visit us! Because a university is more than just fancy brochures and fact sheets, we invite you to experience the campus first-hand. To set up an appointment to take a campus tour, call or tours@csusb.edu. University Police Yasuda Center Sierra Hall Visual Arts Center Chaparral Hall Solar Farm Art Museum Coyote Bookstore Parking Structure West Veterans Sucess Center Chemical Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences Performing Arts Biological Sciences John M. Pfau Library University Hall Murillo Family Observatory Dining Santos Manuel Student Union 24 College of Education Badger Hill Parking Structure East More Dining Admissions Registrar Bursar Financial Aid and Scholarships Commons Physical Education Leadership Challenge Center Jack Brown Hall Serrano Village Soccer Field Student Recreation & Fitness Center Scan this QR code to visit the CSUSB Admissions and Student Recruitment website. numbers to remember Give us a call (909) Information Admissions & Student Recruitment International Admissions & Student Recruitment Bookstore Campus Tours Financial Aid and Scholarships Housing and Residential Life Office of the Registrar Advising and Academic Services The Center for International Studies and Programs College of Extended Learning CSUSB Athletics

15 California State University, San Bernardino Admissions and Student Recruitment 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA (909) Web: admissions.csusb.edu flickr.com/csusbadmissions facebook.com/csusbadmissions twitter.com/csusbadmissions youtube.com/csusbadmissions instagram.com/csusbadmissions Scan this QR code to visit the CSUSB Admissions and Student Recruitment website. Revised 8/10/15