Your Bridge to a True U.S.A. University Experience

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1 Your Bridge to a True U.S.A. University Experience IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA A Global Center for Education, Entertainment, Technology and Trade International Programs and Partnerships csun.edu/iep

2 About California State University, Northridge (CSUN) CSUN s 171 academic programs and centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. The university partners with more than 100 higher education institutions in 22 countries and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master s level institution. The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics one of largest business schools in the U.S. is accredited by AACSB, the world s largest network of business schools. The undergraduate degree programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The Tseng College of Extended Learning specializes in creating graduate-degree and professionally focused certificate programs as well as English-language and college-preparation instruction for international students. As a public university, CSUN delivers top-quality higher education for a tuition lower than those charged by private U.S. universities. 2

3 A True U.S.A. University Experience One of the largest universities in the United States, serving more than 38,000 students each year. Mount Shasta Eureka Yosemite Redding National Park 423 Students are part of a multicultural community both on campus and within the local area. Lake Tahoe 589 CSUN students come from over 93 countries worldwide. National Park 300 San Jose Monterey 488 Fresno CSUN s spacious, park-like campus covers 144 hectares. Sequoia Napa Las Vegas 455 Bakersfield Santa Barbara Big Bear Lake Palm Springs Coachella FEB JAN 20 C 4 C JUL 35 C 21 C MAR 5 C AUG 14 C 36 C 23 C APR 6 C SEPT 14 C 34 C 13 C 26 C 7 C OCT 29 C JUN MAY 28 C 9 C 24 C 12 C DEC NOV 9 C 31 C 6 C 20 C 3 C 3

4 Earn a degree or a professional graduate certificate from California State University, Northridge CSUN Admissions Information FOR FRESHMEN Students attending a college or university for the first time can apply if they meet the following basic criteria: 3.0 grade-point average (GPA) English-language proficiency scores of 5.5* on the IELTS, 61 on the TOEFL ibt, 45 on the PTE Academic, or 5.0 on the itep FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Entry requirements for graduate programs vary by department. Typical minimum requirements include the following: 3.0 GPA in the applicant s previous university degree program English-language proficiency scores: 6.0* on the IELTS or 79 on the TOEFL ibt, 58 on the PTE Academic Note: Graduate departments may require higher scores than the minimums listed above, and some departments require separate departmental applications. Estimated student tuition and fees for two semesters: Undergraduate $15,930 Graduate $15,084 *Most likely to change effective Fall csun.edu CSUN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT Undergraduate Graduate** ibt TOEFL IELTS* 5.5* 6.0* itep 5.0 PTE Academic *Most likely to change effective Fall **Some graduate departments may require a higher scores. 4

5 Available Degree Programs CSUN offers conditional admission to all of it s bachelor s degree as well as to selected master s degree programs. Green: yes Red: no MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION ART Art History BA/MA Art Education BA/MA Visual Arts BA/MA/MFA - Animation BA - Ceramics BA/MFA - Drawing BA/MFA - Graphic Design BA/MFA - Illustration BA/MFA - Painting BA/MFA - Photography BA/MFA - Printmaking BA/MFA - Public Art MFA - Sculpture BA/MFA - Video/Digital Art BA/MFA CINEMA AND TELEVISION ARTS Electronic Media Management BA Film Production BA Media Theory and Criticism BA Multimedia Production BA Radio Production BA Screenwriting BA/MFA Television Production BA COMMUNICATION STUDIES Communication Studies BA Rhetorical Studies MA Intercultural Communication MA Interpersonal Communication MA Communication Theory MA Performance Studies MA Language Behavior MA Cultural Studies MA JOURNALISM Journalism BA Mass Communications MA MUSIC Breadth Studies BA Composition BM/MM Conducting BM/MM Music Education BA/MA Music Industry Studies BA Music Therapy BA Performance BM/MM - Choir BA - Commercial and Media Writing BM - Instrumental BA - Jazz Studies BM - Keyboard/Organ Emphasis BM - Keyboard/Piano Pedagogy BM - Keyboard/Piano Performance BM - Percussion BM - Strings/Guitar BM - Strings/Orchestral BM - Vocal Arts BM - Winds BM THEATRE Theater BA/MA DAVID NAZARIAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS ACCOUNTANCY Accountancy BS/MS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration BS/MBA Business Law BS Global Supply Chain Management BS Insurance/ Financial Services BS Real Estate BS Systems and Operations Management BS ECONOMICS Economics BA FINANCE Finance BS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Information Systems BS MANAGEMENT Management BS MARKETING Marketing BS TAXATION Taxation MS MICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COUNSELING Career Counseling MS College Counseling and Student Services MS Educational Psychology MA Marriage and Family Therapy MS School Counseling MS School Psychology MS DEAF STUDIES Deaf Studies BA EDUCATION Elementary Education MA Secondary Education MA - Curriculum and Instruction MA - English Education MA - Education Technology MA - Mathematics Education MA - Multicultural and Multilingual MA - Science Education MA EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Higher Education MA K-12 MA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Community College Leadership EdD Educational Leadership and Policy Studies MA Prek-12 Leadership EdD SPECIAL EDUCATION Deaf and Hard of Hearing MA Early Childhood Special Education MA Educational Therapy MA Mild/Moderate Disabilities MA Moderate/Severe Disabilities MA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer Engineering BS COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Information Technology BS COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science BS/MS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Construction Management Technology BS ENGINEERING Civil Engineering BS Construction Management Technology BS Electrical & Computer Engineering BS/MS Engineering Management BS/MS Manufacturing Systems BS/MS Materials Engineering MS Mechanical Engineering BS/MS Software Engineering MS Structural Engineering MS 5

6 Available Degree Programs (continued) COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ATHLETIC TRAINING Athletic Training BS CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Child & Adolescent Development BA COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES Speech and Language Pathology BA/MS Audiology BA ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Environmental and Occupational Health BS/MS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Apparel, Design, and Merchandising BS/MS Consumer Affairs BS/MS Family and Consumer Sciences Education BS Family Studies BS/MS Interior Design BS/MS Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science BS/MS HEALTH SCIENCE Health Administration BS/MS Health Education BS/MS Nursing BSN Public Health MPH - for Fall admission Public Health Promotion BS Radiologic Sciences BS KINESIOLOGY Adapted Physical Activity MS Applied Fitness BS Biomechanics MS Dance BS/MS Exercise Physiology MS Exercise Science BS General Studies BS Motor Behavior MS Pedagogy in Physical Education MS Physical Education BS Sport Studies MS PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical Therapy MPT/DPT TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Management BS/MS - for Fall admission COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES Asian-American Studies BA CENTRAL AMERICAN STUDIES Central American Studies BA CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES Chicana and Chicano Studies BA/MA ENGLISH Literature BA/MA Creative Writing BA/MA English Subject Matter BA Rhetoric and Composition Theory MA FRENCH French Literature BA French Language & Culture BA GENDER AND WOMEN S STUDIES Gender and Women s Studies BA HUMANITIES Humanities BA/MA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Interdisciplinary Studies MS LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Armenian BA Italian BA Japanese BA LIBERAL STUDIES Liberal Studies BA LINGUISTICS Linguistics BA/MA MODERN JEWISH STUDIES Modern Jewish Studies BA PHILOSOPHY Philosophy BA RELIGIOUS STUDIES Religious Studies BA SPANISH Spanish Language and Culture BA/MA Spanish Literature BA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS BIOCHEMISTRY Biochemistry BS/MS BIOLOGY Biology BA/BS/MS Biotechnology/Medical Technology BS Cell & Molecular Biology BS Microbiology BS Marine Biology BS Environmental Biology BS CHEMISTRY Chemistry BA/BS/MS GEOLOGY Environmental Geology BS Geology BS/MS Geophysics BS/MS Secondary Teaching BS MATHEMATICS Applied Mathematical BS/MS Mathematics BA/BS/MS Secondary Teaching BS/MS Statistics BS PHYSICS Astrophysics BS/MS Physics BA/BS/MS COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES African American Arts & Literature BA African American Social Sciences BA African and African American Cultural Studies BA 6

7 ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology BA/MA Public Archaeology MA GEOGRAPHY Geography BA/MA Geographic Information Science BA/MA HISTORY History BA/MA POLITICAL SCIENCE Law and Society BA Politics and Government BA Public Policy and Management BA Political Science BA/MA PSYCHOLOGY Behavioral Clinical Psychology MA Clinical Psychology MA General Experimental MA Human Factors and Applied MA Psychology BA SOCIAL WORK Social Work MSW SOCIOLOGY Criminology and Criminal Justice BA General Sociology BA/MS Social Welfare BA Work and Society BA URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING Urban Studies and Planning BA BA - Bachelor of Arts BM - Bachelor of Music BS - Bachelor of Science BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy EdD - Doctor of Education MA - Master of Arts MBA - Master of Business Administration MFA - Master of Fine Arts MM - Master of Music MPA - Master of Public Administration MPH - Master of Public Health MPP - Master of Public Policy MPT - Master of Physical Therapy MS - Master of Science MSW - Master of Social Work TSENG COLLEGE OF EXTENDED LEARNING The Tseng College specializes in creating graduate-degree and professionally focused certificate programs for working adults who are seeking promotions or new careers. The Tseng College also operates CSUN s international Intensive English and University Pathways programs, Semester at CSUN, and customized short and professional programs. DEGREE PROGRAMS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Assistive Technology Engineering MS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY STUDIES AND HUMAN SERVICES Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services MS BEHAVIORAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Behavior Clinical Psychology MA COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES Communication Disorders and Science MS EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Educational Administration MA HUMANITIES Humanities MA LIBERAL STUDIES Liberal Studies BA MUSIC INDUSTRY ADMINISTRATION Music Industry Administration MA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Health Administration MPA Nonprofit Sector Management MPA Public Sector Management and Leadership MPA (on campus MPA is eligible for conditional admission) PUBLIC HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Public Health: Community Health Education MPH PUBLIC POLICY Public Policy MPP PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT Public Sector Management BA SOCIAL WORK Social Work MSW TAXATION Taxation MS TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management MS GRADUATE-CREDIT CERTIFICATES Business Administration (this certificate is eligible for conditional admission) Health Administration Nonprofit Sector Management Urban Studies and Planning PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES Assistive Technology Applications Neurodevelopmental Strength-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning Radiologic Technology CT/MRI Certificate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant All degrees are awarded by California State University, Northridge 7

8 Improve your English-Language skills in CSUN s Intensive English Program (IEP) 35 years of providing English-language and college-preparation instruction for international students in the United States Offered year-round Easy way for international students to enter CSUN TOEFL and IELTS offered on campus Nearly 100 IEP students successfully enroll in CSUN degree programs each year Benefits of IEP: Conditional Admission IEP students can be pre-approved for admission before meeting the English-language proficiency requirements of CSUN or a partnering institution. TOEFL Waiver Successful IEP students can enter CSUN degree programs without taking the TOEFL examination. Free Tutoring IELTS/TOEFL preparation and electives Option to take CSUN classes University math training preparation csun.edu/iep Foundation Academic Skills University Bridge RC = Required Class SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE MORNING NOON AFTERNOON RC RC LUNCH RC AC/T RC RC LUNCH RC AC/T RC RC LUNCH RC AC/T AC/T = Activity Class / Tutoring INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) Start Date Application Fee Conditional Admission Fee Tuition 2015 SPRING 20 JAN 2015 $150 $155 $6, SPRING MID-ENTRY 23 MAR 2015 $150 $155 $6, SUMMER 08 JUN 2015 $150 $155 $3,120 All information subject to change without notice. Find the most current information at csun.edu/iep 8

9 Semester at CSUN (SAC) Enroll in regular university courses If you meet CSUN s English-language proficiency requirements, SAC is your opportunity to experience life as an undergraduate at CSUN for up to two semesters. For more information, sac@csun.edu SEMESTER AT CSUN (SAC) Start Date Application Fee Tuition Application Deadline 2015 SPRING 20 JAN 2015 $300 $6, OCT FALL AUG 2015 $300 $6,900 APR SPRING JAN 2016 $300 $6,900 OCT 2015 All information subject to change without notice. Find the most current information at csun.edu/iep Customized Short Programs The IEP also designs and hosts customized short-term (two-week to year-long) Englishlanguage and other programs for groups with common educational or professional interests. Examples of recent customized short programs: Business Health Administration Nursing Teacher training And more... For more information, iep@csun.edu 9

10 Live on campus as an active member of the CSUN community International students enjoy access to campus facilities and services, such as the library, the Student Health Center, computer labs, our Wi-Fi network, Student Recreation Center and Valley Performing Arts Center. On-campus Housing Furnished two-bedroom, apartment-style units are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the CSUN campus. Immigration Services Our staff offers one-on-one help with student visas as well as other required documentation throughout your stay at CSUN. Academic Support Services We not only provide assistance with enrollment and registration but also help you select the courses with the credits you need to earn your degree. Our staff provides ongoing IEP academic and student-life counseling, as well as an orientation to help new students familiarize themselves with CSUN. The TOEFL/IELTS exams are offered on campus monthly and our students receive advanced registration. Special Activities and Excursions All IEP students take a tour of Los Angeles that includes a shopping experience. Optional trips to popular destinations, such as the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, San Francisco even Hawaii can be arranged. 10

11 For more information CSUN Homepage csun.edu Admissions csun.edu/anr International Students Admissions csun.edu/anr/intl/apply/index.html Academic Calendars csun.edu/facultyaffairs/calendar Course Catalogs csun.edu/catalog CSUN News and Achievements blogs.csun.edu/news Campus Housing tsengcollege.csun.edu/iep/housing/html Intensive English Program (IEP) tsengcollege.csun.edu/ieup Semester at CSUN (SAC) tsengcollege.csun.edu/sac Online Degree Programs tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration tsengcollege.csun.edu/gcba Master s Degrees at Tseng College of Extended Learning tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/bydegree/masters Professional Development Programs tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/professionaldevelopment Still have questions? Send us an at iep@csun.edu Statement of Nondiscrimination and Disability Services Information CSUN does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status, as monitored by the Department of Labor (Office of Federal Contract Compliance) and the Department of Education, or in violation of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the regulations adopted thereunder. 11

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