Degree Credit Courses

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Intersession Classes for CSUF and Non-CSUF Students
University Extended Education administers Intersession classes, which are open to CSUF students and the public. Intersession is a great time to squeeze in a class or two to keep on track and graduate on time. Courses may be applied toward graduation requirements. Both undergraduate and graduate-level courses are offered.

Intersession is held in January between the fall and spring semesters. More than 100 degree credit courses are offered in a variety of fields and can be completed in less than a month.

A class schedule for Intersession is mailed to all Cal State Fullerton students in November. Enrollment is through University Extended Education.

Open University (Adjunct Enrollment) for Non-CSUF Students
University Extended Education administers Open University for people who are not currently admitted to Cal State Fullerton. Enrollment is available in most undergraduate and graduate-level courses through a process called adjunct enrollment (also known as Open University on many campuses). In fall and spring, registration is provided on a space available basis after students admitted to a Cal State Fullerton degree program have registered. In summer, special registration provisions may be made for Open University students to enroll at the same time as CSUF students.

Open University is useful for people who: missed the deadline for admission to the university; have been disqualified; are otherwise ineligible for admission and need to raise their grade point average; need to earn prerequisites for admission to a degree program or certificate; or need to enroll in GRAD 700.

Open University is not available to: students who are currently admitted to CSUF, with the exception of matriculated students who need to enroll in GRAD 700; foreign students with scores of less than 500 on the TOEFL examination or its equivalent; or foreign students with an I-20 from another university.

Upon successful completion of a course, students receive degree credit. When students are admitted to the university, the courses may then become part of their degree program transcript. These courses may also be transferred to other institutions. Students can earn up to 24 units toward a baccalaureate degree and six to nine units toward a master's degree through Open University. For specifics on graduate degrees, check with the Graduate Studies Office.

Off-site Master's Programs
The College of Business and Economics in partnership with University Extended Education offers the Spectrum MBA. This program features an accelerated timeline, small classes for enhanced learning, instruction by full-time faculty, and the standard of excellence that is to be expected from the state's largest business school. Classes are scheduled in the evening and held at a convenient site near the Irvine Spectrum.

The Department of Accounting, in partnership with UEE, now offers a Master of Science in Taxation-South Orange County. The curriculum is designed for persons working in the tax field. Classes are in the evening at local accounting firms and the CSUF Irvine classroom site.

The American Language Program

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The American Language Program is a high-quality, non-credit intensive English program specifically designed to prepare international students for study in a U.S. college or university. TOEFL preparation is included for all levels. A Pre-MBA program is offered to students seeking to prepare for the MBA program here at Cal State Fullerton.

For more information, visit the American Language Program office on campus in T-14 or call (714) 278-2909, email alp@fullerton.edu, or see our website at http://alpfullerton.edu.

International Programs

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University Extended Education extends the resources of the university into the global community via academic credit courses, certificate programs and other learning experiences. The programs are customized as needed to meet students' needs. A variety of methods are used to deliver the classes. Students may attend classes at Cal State Fullerton, or faculty may teach in the host country. Courses may also be delivered by distance education technology such as the Internet or interactive televised instruction.

Professional Continuing Education

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Professional development programs are provided in a variety of areas through continuing education classes and certificate programs.

Programs for Educators
The many education reforms in California have created a heightened need for professional development for teachers. To meet this need, University Extended Education offers professional development opportunities for educators in the areas of reading, mathematics, fine arts, beginning teacher training, technology, educational leadership, special education and foreign language. Most courses are available online.

Certificate Programs
Extended Education offers more than 60 certificate programs. Program design and oversight is provided by advisory boards comprised of nearly 800 leaders from business and industry, and the Cal State Fullerton faculty. These board members share their expertise to create programs that are on the cutting-edge of current theory, practice and technology.

Certificate programs are designed for people who want formal recognition for completing a structured and rigorous course of study for a specific field that is not part of a university degree program. Certificates are awarded when participants complete course requirements.

Programs are currently offered in:
Banking & Finance
Biotechnology
Business & Management
Computer IT Technologies
Criminal Justice
Digital Arts
Education & Training
Engineering
Environmental Compliance
Forensic Science
Geriatric Care Management
Gerontology
Grant Preparation
Human Resources
International Business
Manufacturing & Distribution
Meeting Planning
Mental Health
Real Estate Appraisal

New programs are continuously being developed. For a free catalog or brochure, contact University Extended Education at www.csufextension.org or call (714)278-2611.

Distance Education

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Distance Education classes and programs are delivered through telecommunications technologies such as interactive televised instruction (ITI) and the Internet. University Extended Education's Distance Education unit develops online courses and degree programs, and provides video/audio streaming, multimedia development and videoconferencing services. Current programs include ITI courses delivered from the Fullerton campus to the CSUF Garden Grove Center and the El Toro Campus, an exchange of two-way video classes with other CSU campuses, the ACME Program (in partnership with Warner Bros.), and a statewide nursing RN-to-BSN degree completion program.

Distance Education helped develop and continues to provide support for CSUF's first totally online master's degree - Instructional Design and Technology. Development of online formats for degree credit courses and certificate programs is ongoing. For more information, visit the Distance Education.

Lifelong Learning

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University Extended Education offers programs for personal enrichment including programs for children, youth and retired persons. Continuing Learning Experience (CLE), an organization of retired persons, provides about 180 course offerings a year. UEE also has a partnership with the Fullerton Arboretum to provide learning experiences for children and adults. UEE also holds Children's Summer Art Camp and Children's Summer Writing Camp, as well as other classes for children and teens in fall and spring.

UEE Class-Site Locations

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Cal State Fullerton Campus
800 N. State College Boulevard

CSUF Garden Grove Center
12901 Euclid Street

CSUF Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana

CSUF @ Irvine
CPEI
8659 Research Drive, Irvine