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1 Degrees MAJOR A Accountancy Anthropology Art Studio Art Ceramics Drawing Painting Public Art Sculpture Photography Printmaking Video/digital Art Visual Communications Animation Video/digital Art Graphic Design Illustration Photography Art History Art Education Asian American Studies B Please see for a listing of master degree options. DEGREE, M.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A. Biochemistry Biology Cell & Molecular Biology Biotechnology/Medical Technology Microbiology Marine Biology Environmental Biology Business Administration Business Law Financial Services Global Supply Chain Management Real Estate Systems Operations Management, M.S.,, M.S., M. Central American Studies Chemistry Chicano and Chicana Studies Child & Adolescent Development Cinema and Television Arts Communication Disorders & Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Communication Studies Computer Science Construction Management Technology Counseling,, M.S., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.A. B.S, M.S. M.S. C D-E Deaf Studies Economics Educational Administration Educational Leadership Education-Special Engineering Civil & Applied Mechanics Electrical & Computer Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering English Literature Creative Writing English Subject Matter Environmental and Occupational Health M.A. Ed.D. M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.A., M.S. F Family and Consumer Sciences Apparel Design and Merchandising Consumer Affairs Family and Consumer Sciences Education Family Studies Interior Design Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, M.S. MAJOR DEGREE Finance French G Gender and Women s Studies Geography Geology Environmental Geology Secondary Teaching H, M.A., M.S. B.S B.S Health Science Gerontology Health Administration Health Education Nursing Accelerated BSN RN to BSN Radiologic Sciences History Humanities, M.S. Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Journalism M.A., M.S., M.A. Kinesiology Adapted Physical Activity Athletic Training Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Adapted Physical Activity Knowledge Management, M.S. M.K.M. Languages and Cultures Liberal Studies Library and Information Management Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematics Secondary Teaching Applied Mathematics Statistics Modern Jewish Studies Music Nursing (Must have RN to be admitted) M.L.I.M., M.A.,, M.S., M.S., B.M., M.A., M.M. Pan African Studies Philosophy Physics Physical Therapy Political Science Politics and Government Public Policy and Management Law and Society Psychology Public Administration Public Health,, M.S. M.P.T., M.A., M.A. M.P.A. M.P.H. Recreation & Tourism Management Recreation Management Recreation Therapy Religious Studies, M.S. Screenwriting Social Work Sociology Counseling and Interviewing: Work Settings Criminology and Criminal Justice Social Welfare Spanish Special Major Taxation Theatre Urban Studies and Planning M.A. M.S.W., M.A., M.A. M.S., M.A., M.A. I-J K L-N O-P Q-R S-Z INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS M.A. Life-changing opportunities await you in sunny Los Angeles, California.

2 Cal State Northridge welcomes you Thank you for considering California State University, Northridge. We are one of 23 campuses of the California State University (CSU), the largest public education system in the nation. With more than 35,000 students and a faculty of about 1,850, Cal State Northridge is one of the largest campuses in the CSU. Since our founding in 1958, we ve provided credit classes to more than 500,000 students and awarded degrees to about 190,000 graduates. We are a comprehensive university with nine academic colleges offering 64 undergraduate and 55 graduate majors truly something for everyone. Beyond the classroom, our students participate in real-life research, internships with major companies, and valuable community projects. With all we have to offer, it s not surprising that our graduates go on to successful and rewarding careers. 1

3 Our Location Cal State Northridge is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, not far from downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Southern California s world-famous beaches. The Valley is a lively, multi-ethnic part of Los Angeles, with a population of more than 1.7 million, restaurants serving cuisine from all corners of the globe, shopping malls, and lots of student-friendly apartment buildings. We enjoy year-round sun, with temperatures averaging 70 degrees Fahrenheit, or 21 degrees Celsius. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world and one of the most exciting cities anywhere, so our international students never run out of things to do on the weekend. You can enjoy a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, hit a dance club on Sunset Boulevard, shop on Melrose Boulevard or stroll the beach at Santa Monica or Venice. Don t forget we re just an hour away from the happiest place on earth Disneyland. LOS ANGELES CSUN 2

4 Just the Facts Founded: 1958 Campus area: 356 acres (144 hectares) Enrollment: Undergraduate 29,760 Graduate 5,686 Total 35,446 International students: 1,571 (from 97 countries) Faculty: 1,853 (90% have Ph.D.s) Student/faculty ratio: 20:1 Majors: Undergraduate 64 Graduate 55 Our People The Faculty: Our faculty members are prominent scholars and researchers, among them Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright recipients and winners of other important honors. But at Cal State Northridge, your professors first priority will be you the student. We have small classes, averaging about 30 students, and a low student-faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Your professors will know you by name and give you the personal attention you need to make your experience here as rich and rewarding as it can possibly be. The Students: The diversity of our student body is one of the reasons that Cal State Northridge is such an exciting place to study. Our students are a mix of races, cultures, languages, religions and political traditions, and go on to leadership positions in everything from business and media to public service and the sciences. Our international students come to us from nearly 100 countries, so don t be surprised if your classmates are from your corner of the globe. 3

5 Our Campus Our campus is spread over 356 acres in a park-like setting, with contemporary architecture and lots of shade trees and walking paths. The main hub of activity is the newly renovated University Student Union. This is the place to go to grab a burger, meet friends for coffee, or catch a movie. Next door is the fitness center and junior Olympic pool, heated year round. Across the street is the five-story Oviatt Library, whose grand staircase entrance has been used as a backdrop in many TV shows and Hollywood films. To help make sure you stay safe and healthy, we have our own Department of Public Safety and student health center. We re wired! We have state-of-the-art technology in every corner of campus and wireless access in most locations. 4

6 The Why choose Cal State Northridge? Our College of Business is featured in the 2009 edition of Princeton Review s The Best 296 Business Schools. U.S. News & World Report ranked our engineering program among the nation s best. Our Psychology Department was recently ranked first among all comprehensive universities in the nation in producing students who go on to earn doctoral degrees. Our Journalism Department is home to one of the nation s few Spanish-language media programs. The Institute of International Education ranked us third in the nation in the number of international students enrolled in a master s program in the United States. 5

7 How to Apply 1. Review application procedures and documentation requirements at Click I Want to Apply. 2. Apply online at Click Apply Online then click International Admission Applications. 3. If you are applying for a graduate program, find out if the program requires supplemental documentation or has additional requirements. Contact information for each department is available at 4. Mail official documents to: California State University, Northridge International Admissions and Evaluations Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA If your native language is not English, submit your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Test System) results. You may be exempt from TOEFL or other English language exams. To find out, visit 6. Submit to Cal State Northridge an affidavit of financial support and bank verification of funds. Semester Fall Instruction Begins August or September Applications Available October 1 Deadline for applicants outside the U.S. March 31 Spring January August 1 October 31 6 Apply Online:

8 International student life Adjusting to a new country and culture can be a little scary but at Cal State Northridge, we ll help you every step of the way. We have many programs geared especially for students coming to us from abroad. Our International Club is a good way to meet new people and get involved in fun activities. You can join one of our free trips to some of the hottest tourist destinations in California, among them Hearst Castle, Hollywood Boulevard and Griffith Observatory. You will be assigned an international student mentor, who can answer all your questions about life at Cal State Northridge. On Friday afternoons, the coffee and snacks are on us! The International Programs office offers a free coffee hour, where you can relax with your fellow international students in a casual setting. We offer many more programs and activities: first-run movies, concerts, art exhibits, comedy shows, outdoor activities, and dozens of student clubs and organizations. No matter what your interests, you ll find lots to do without even leaving campus. Find out more at 7

9 Pathway admission programs Conditional Admission If you do not have required English-language proficiency for direct admission to CSUN, you should apply for conditional admission and improve your language skills in Cal State Northridge s Intensive English Program. Afterward, you can begin your degree program. The English language test requirement may be waived upon successful completion of the Intensive English Program. Intensive English Program The Intensive English Program offers full-time English-language instruction to international students. Courses include reading, writing, speaking, listening and TOEFL preparation. Free tutoring is provided. Advanced Intensive English Program students may take regular Cal State Northridge classes while in the program. The English-language test requirement may be waived for students who successfully complete the Intensive English Program. Semester at CSUN Program The Semester at CSUN Program allows international students to study full time at Cal State Northridge for one or two semesters. Students who participate in this program take credit-earning courses in their area of interest and study alongside regular Cal State Northridge students. For more information, iep@csun.edu or visit 8

10 Housing On-campus housing is not just a place to live, it s a gateway to the complete Cal State Northridge experience. By choosing to live on campus, you ll make new friends and be able to participate in educational and social programs offered only to Cal State Northridge residents. We offer several options. Apartment-style living is available in our residence halls. Each apartment has two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, basic cable television and wireless networking. Some apartments have kitchens but you can leave the cooking to us and eat in the dining hall. If you are a freshman, you may live in one of our newly constructed suites, where you ll be part of a community of 32 students. Each suite has a large living room and a space for quiet study. Regardless of your housing choice, our residence hall staff will be on hand to help you with academic and personal needs. Find out more at 9

11 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Directory For More Information Cal State University, Northridge Student Outreach and Recruitment Services Telephone: Fax: Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions* Click About Us *Note: graduate departments may have additional requirements, see: Conditional Admissions Intensive English Program Testing Center International and Exchange Student Center NCOD (National Center on Deafness) F-1 students who are in the United States and are seeking transfer information may a Cal State University, Northridge student recruiter. To find a recruiter, visit

12 Degrees Please see for a listing of master degree options. MAJOR DEGREE MAJOR DEGREE A Accountancy Anthropology Art Studio Art Ceramics Drawing Painting Public Art Sculpture Photography Printmaking Video/digital Art Visual Communications Animation Video/digital Art Graphic Design Illustration Photography Art History Art Education Asian American Studies B Biochemistry Biology Cell & Molecular Biology Biotechnology/Medical Technology Microbiology Marine Biology Environmental Biology Business Administration Business Law Financial Services Global Supply Chain Management Real Estate Systems Operations Management C Central American Studies Chemistry Chicano and Chicana Studies Child & Adolescent Development Cinema and Television Arts Communication Disorders & Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Communication Studies Computer Science Construction Management Technology Counseling D-E Deaf Studies Economics Educational Administration Educational Leadership Education-Special Engineering Civil & Applied Mechanics Electrical & Computer Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering English Literature Creative Writing English Subject Matter Environmental and Occupational Health F Family and Consumer Sciences Apparel Design and Merchandising Consumer Affairs Family and Consumer Sciences Education Family Studies Interior Design Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, M.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.A., M.S.,, M.S., M.,, M.S., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.A. B.S, M.S. M.S. M.A. Ed.D. M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.A., M.S., M.S. Finance French G Gender and Women s Studies Geography Geology Environmental Geology Secondary Teaching H Health Science Gerontology Health Administration Health Education Nursing Accelerated BSN RN to BSN Radiologic Sciences History Humanities I-J Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies Journalism K Kinesiology Adapted Physical Activity Athletic Training Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Adapted Physical Activity Knowledge Management L-N Languages and Cultures Liberal Studies Library and Information Management Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematics Secondary Teaching Applied Mathematics Statistics Modern Jewish Studies Music Nursing (Must have RN to be admitted) O-P Pan African Studies Philosophy Physics Physical Therapy Political Science Politics and Government Public Policy and Management Law and Society Psychology Public Administration Public Health Q-R Recreation & Tourism Management Recreation Management Recreation Therapy Religious Studies S-Z Screenwriting Social Work Sociology Counseling and Interviewing: Work Settings Criminology and Criminal Justice Social Welfare Spanish Special Major Taxation Theatre Urban Studies and Planning, M.A., M.S. B.S B.S, M.S., M.A. M.A., M.S., M.A., M.S. M.K.M. M.L.I.M., M.A.,, M.S., M.S., B.M., M.A., M.M.,, M.S. M.P.T., M.A., M.A. M.P.A. M.P.H., M.S. M.A. M.S.W., M.A., M.A. M.S., M.A., M.A.