Mar 19, 2024  
University Catalog 2019-2020 
    
University Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The California State University System



Welcome to the California State University (CSU) - the nation’s largest comprehensive higher education system with 23 unique campuses serving approximately 481,000 students with more than 52,000 faculty and staff. Each year, the university awards more than 125,000 degrees. CSU graduates are serving as leaders in the industries that drive California’s economy, including business, agriculture, entertainment, engineering, teaching, hospitality and healthcare. Learn more at www.calstate.edu.

A Tradition of Excellence for More than Five Decades

Since 1961, the CSU has provided an affordable, accessible, and high-quality education to more than 3.7 million graduates throughout California. While each campus is unique based on its curricular specialties, location and campus culture, every CSU is distinguished for the quality of its educational programs. All campuses are fully accredited, provide a high-quality broad liberal educational program and offer opportunities for students to engage in campus life through the Associated Students, Inc., clubs and service learning. Through leading-edge programs, superior teaching and extensive workforce training opportunities, CSU students graduate with the critical thinking skills, industry knowledge and hands-on experience necessary for employment and career advancement.

Facts

  • In 2016-17, the CSU received $590 million in research and education grants, including contracts by federal, state and regional agencies.
  • Today, one of every 20 Americans with a college degree is a CSU graduate.
  • One in every 10 employees in California is a CSU alumnus.
  • The CSU awards 43 percent of the bachelor’s degrees earned in California.
  • Almost half of all the nurses in the state earn their degrees from the CSU.
  • The CSU awards 95 percent of the hospitality/tourism degrees in the state.
  • Nearly half of all of the state’s engineers earn their degrees from the CSU.
  • The CSU is the leading provider of teacher preparation programs in the state.
  • The CSU offers more than 100 fully online and 129 hybrid degree programs and concentrations.
  • The CSU offers over 3,800 online courses per term, to providing more educational options to students who may prefer an online format to a traditional classroom setting.
  • The CSU’s online concurrent enrollment program gives students the ability to enroll in courses offered by other campuses in the CSU.
  • Over a recent four year period, the CSU has issued nearly 50,000 professional development certificates in education, health services, business and technology, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, international trade and many other industries.
  • Nearly half of the CSU’s 481,000 students are engaged in some type of community service, totaling 32 million hours of service annually.
  • More than 13,000 students participate in STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics) service-learning courses.
  • For every $1 that the state invests in the CSU, the University generates $5.43 for California’s Economy.

Governance

The Board of Trustees, most of who are appointed by the governor and serve with faculty and student representatives, govern the system. The CSU Chancellor is the chief executive officer, reporting to the Board. The campus presidents serve as the campus-level chief executive officers. The Trustees, Chancellor and Presidents develop systemwide educational policy. The Presidents, in consultation with the CSU Academic Senate and other campus stakeholder groups, render and implement local policy decisions.

CSU Historical Milestones

The Donahoe Higher Education Act established the individual California State Colleges as a system with a Board of Trustees and a Chancellor in 1960. In 1972, the system was designated as the California State University and Colleges, and in 1982 the system became the California State University. Today, the CSU is comprised of 23 campuses, including comprehensive and polytechnic universities and, since July 1995, the California Maritime Academy, a specialized campus.

The oldest campus-San José State University-was founded in 1857 and became the first institution of public higher education in California. The newest-CSU Channel Islands-opened in fall 2002, with freshmen arriving in fall 2003.

In 1963, the CSU’s State Academic Senate was established to act as the official voice of CSU faculty in systemwide matters. Also, the California State College Student Presidents Association-which was later renamed the California State Student Association-was founded to represent each campus student association on issues affecting students.

Through its many decades of service, the CSU has continued to adapt to address societal changes, student needs and workforce trends. While the CSU’s core mission has always focused on providing high-quality, affordable bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, over time the University has added a wide range of services and programs to support student success - from adding health centers and special programs for veterans to building student residential facilities to provide a comprehensive educational experience.

To improve degree completion and accommodate students working full- or part-time, the educational paradigm was expanded to give students the ability to complete upper-division and graduate requirements through part-time, late afternoon, and evening study. The University also expanded its programs to include a variety of teaching and school service credential programs, specially designed for working professionals.

The CSU marked another significant educational milestone when it broadened its degree offerings to include doctoral degrees. The CSU independently offers Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs. A limited number of other doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the University of California and private institutions in California.

In 2010, in an effort to accommodate community college transfer students, the CSU, in concert with the California Community Colleges (CCC), launched the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), which guarantees CCC transfer students with an ADT admission to the CSU with junior status. ADT has since proven to be the most effective path to a CSU for transfer students.

Always adapting to changes in technology and societal trends to support student learning and degree completion, the CSU achieved another milestone in 2013, when it launched Cal State Online, a systemwide collection of services that support the delivery of fully online programs from campuses. Now, full-time students have access to fully online courses offered at other CSU campuses.

By providing an accessible, hands-on education that prepares graduates for career success, the CSU has created a network of alumni that is so extensive and renowned that it spans across the globe. As of 2016-17, more than 3.4 million CSU alumni are making a difference in the lives of the people of California and the world. As of 2018-19, more than 3.7 million CSU alumni are making a difference in the lives of the people of California and the world.

The CSU strives to continually develop innovative programs, services and opportunities that will give students the tools they need to meet their full potential. In 2016, the university launched Graduation Initiative 2025, a bold plan to support students, increase the number of California’s graduates earning high-quality degrees and eliminate achievement and equity gaps for all students. Through this initiative, the CSU is ensuring that all students have the opportunity to graduate according to their personal goals, positively impacting their lives, families and communities. The CSU is committed to providing a quality higher education that prepare students to become leaders in the changing workforce.

Map of CSU Office and Campus Locations

Check out the website for the entire California State University: www.calstateapply.edu. You will find helpful hints, frequently asked questions, campus tours, and general information about all 23 campuses. The phone number listed for each campus is for the Office of Admission.


 

 

1

California State University, Bakersfield • Q
  9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
Dr. Lynnette Zelezny, President
(661) 654-2782
www.csub.edu
   

2

California State University, Channel Islands • S
  One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Dr. Erika D. Beck, President
(805) 437-8400
www.csuci.edu

 

 

3

California State University, Chico • S
  400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929
Dr. Gayle E. Hutchinson, President
(530)-898-4636
www.csuchico.edu
   

4

California State University, Dominguez Hills • S
  1000 East Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
Dr. Thomas Parham, President
(310) 243-3696
www.csudh.edu
   

5

California State University, East Bay • Q
  25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94542
Dr. Leroy M. Morishita, President
(510) 885-3000
www.csueastbay.edu
   

6

California State University, Fresno • S
  5241 North Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
Dr. Joseph I. Castro, President
(559) 278-4240
www.csufresno.edu
   

7

California State University, Fullerton • S
  800 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Mr. Framroze Virjee, President
(657) 278-2011
www.fullerton.edu
   

8

Humboldt State University • S

  1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Dr. Lisa Rossbacher, President
(707) 826-3011
www.humboldt.edu
   

9

California State University, Long Beach • S
  1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
Dr. Jane Close Conoley, President
(562) 985-4111
www.csulb.edu
   

10

California State University, Los Angeles • S
  5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Dr. William A. Covino, President
(323) 343-3000
www.calstatela.edu
   

11

California Maritime Academy • S
  200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590
Rear Admiral Thomas A. Cropper, President
(707) 654-1000
www.csum.edu
   

12

California State University, Monterey Bay • S
  Vallejo, CA 94590
Dr. Eduardo M. Ochoa, President
(831) 582-3000
www.csumb.edu
   

13

California State University, Northridge • S
  18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
Dr. Dianne F. Harrison, President
(818) 677-1200
www.csun.edu
   

14

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • Q
  3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Dr. Soraya M. Coley, President
(909) 869-7659
www.csupomona.edu
   

15

California State University, Sacramento • S
  6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, President
(916) 278-6011
www.csus.edu
   

16

California State University, San Bernardino • Q
  5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2318
Dr. Tomás D. Morales, President
(909) 537-5000
www.csusb.edu
   

17

San Diego State University • S
  5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
Dr. Adela de la Torre, President
(619) 594-5200
www.sdsu.edu
   

18

San Francisco State University • S
  1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Dr. Leslie E. Wong, President
(415) 338-1111
www.sfsu.edu
   

19

San José State University • S
  One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0001
Dr. Mary A. Papazian, President
(408) 924-1000
www.sjsu.edu
   

20

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • Q
  One Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Dr. Jeffrey D. Armstrong,, President
(805) 756-1111
www.calpoly.edu
   

21

California State University, San Marcos • S
  333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President
(760) 750-4000
www.csusm.edu
   

22

Sonoma State University • S
  1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dr. Judy K. Sakaki, President
(707) 664-2880
www.sonoma.edu
   

23

California State University, Stanislaus 4-1-4
  One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
Dr. Ellen N. Junn, President
(209) 667-3122
www.csustan.edu

Officials of the California State University

Office of the Chancellor

The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210
(562) 951-4000

Dr. Timothy P. White             Chancellor
Mr. Steve Relyea   Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Loren J. Blanchard   Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs
Mr. Andrew Jones   Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Mr. Garrett P. Ashley   Vice Chancellor, University Relations and Advancement
Ms. Evelyn Nazario   Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Mr. Larry Mandel   Vice Chancellor and Chief University Auditor

Trustres of the California State Uuiversity

Ex Officio Trustees

The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California

The Honorable Eleni Kounalakis
Lieutenant Governor of California

The Honorable Anthony Rendon
Speaker of the Assembly

The Honorable Tony Thurmond
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. Timothy P. White
Chancellor of The California State University

Appointed Trustees

Appointments are for a term of eight years, except student, alumni, and faculty trustees whose terms are for two years. Terms expire in the year in parentheses. Names are listed alphabetically.

Silas Abrego (2021)
Jane W. Carney (2022)
Adam Day (2023)
Rebecca D. Eisen (2020)
Douglas Faigin (2025)
Debra S. Farar (2022)
Jean P. Firstenberg (2018)
Wenda Fong (2024)
Juan Garcia (2020)
Emily Hinton (2019)
Lillian Kimbell (2024)
John McGrory (2023)
Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana (2025)
Hugo Morales (2020)
John Nilon (2020)
J. Lawrence Norton (2019)
Romey Sabalius (2019)
Lateefah Simon (2019)
Christopher J. Steinhauser (2026)
Peter J. Taylor (2021)

Officers of the Trustees

The Honorable Gavin Newsom.         President
Adam Day           Chair
Lillian Kimbell   Vice Chair
Andrew Jones    Secretary
Steve Relyea    Treasurer

Correspondence with Trustees should be sent to:

c/o Trustees Secretariat
The California State University
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802-4210