Certificate Programs and Advisors
How to Apply
- Apply to the university online at Cal State Apply. Please note that graduate students must apply to the university AND to a specific graduate program.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to Enrollment Services by the established program deadline below for domestic applicants.
- International Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early during the application period, see more information and deadlines.
- Many departments also require supplemental information, such as an additional application form or letters of reference. Links to information on program specific requirements are available below. These additional items must be submitted directly to the department by the program's deadline listed below. You must check with the program for specific information on these requirements.
- For additional information regarding the application process, please visit Enrollment Services' website. Contact departmental graduate advisors for additional program-specific information.
| Certificate Programs | Advisor | Department Application Deadline | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Illustration | Robin Richesson (Art) 562-985-1067 Kelly Young (Biology) 562- 985-4859 | Spring 2024: Closed Fall 2024: January 15, 2024 | |
| Biotechnology | Lisa Klig 562-985-2424 | Spring 2024: November 1, 2023 Fall 2024: April 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Latino Health | Toni Espinoza Toni.Espinoza-ferrel@csulb.edu 562-985-4014 | Spring 2024: October 1, 2023 Fall 2024: April 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Latin American Studies | Jayne Howell 562-985-5192 562-985-5171 - Department | Spring 2024: October 1, 2023 Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Legal Studies in the Liberal Arts | Jason Whitehead 562-985-4712 | Spring 2024: Closed Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Professional Writing | William Griswold 562-985-4234 | Spring 2024: November 1, 2023 Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages | Rebekha Abbuhl | Spring 2024: Fall 2024: April 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Gerontology | Maria Claver 562-985-4495 | Spring 2024: Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 |
|
| Geographic Information Science | Gary Hytrek 562-985-2091 | Spring 2024: Fall 2024: June 1, 2024
| Department Website |
| Urban Studies | Gary Hytrek 562-985-2091 | Spring 2024: Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Nursing Education | Spring 2024: September 1, 2023 Fall 2024: January 15, 2024 | Department Website | |
| Religious Studies | Sophia Pandya 562-985-2598 | Spring 2024: November 1, 2023 Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Recreation Therapy | Heewon Yang 562-985-1495 | Spring 2023: November 1, 2023 Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
| Translation Studies | Clorinda Donato 562-985-4621 | Spring 2024: November 1, 2023 Fall 2024: June 1, 2024 | Department Website |
