| Screen last updated on: September 1, 2008 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
Late August and late January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation programs for new students are held May-August for fall terms and December-January for spring terms. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
5 and 10 week summer sessions. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
liberal studies, business administration, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
mathematics, chemistry, computer science |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
71% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
22:1 |
| Total faculty: |
191 men, 232 women, 423 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
97 men, 106 women, 203 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
94 men, 126 women, 220 total |
| Faculty degrees: |
98% PhD |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www.csusm.edu/majors.htm |
| Graduate studies homepage: |
www.csusm.edu/rgsip/
graduate_studies/
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning, external degree program, evening courses, online courses |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered more than 30 areas. Visit http://www.csusm.edu/majors.htm for more information. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus San Diego State University |
| Navy ROTC: |
offered off-campus San Diego State University |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus San Diego State University |
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Associate's Degrees
- Business/Purchasing/Logistics Management
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accountancy/Finance
- Anthropology
- Applied Physics
- Arts/Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biology/Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Management
- Business Administration
- Business Administration/Accounting
- Business Administration/Finance
- Business Administration/Information Systems Management
- Business Administration/International Business
- Business Administration/Management
- Business Administration/Marketing
- Business Marketing
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminology/Crime/Justice Studies
- Economics
- Education/Liberal Studies
- Environmental Studies/Science
- Fine Art
- General Biology
- General Studies
- Global Business Management
- Global Studies
- Global/International Studies
- High Technology Management
- History
- Human Development
- Independent/Individualized Major
- Individualized Program
- Integrated Credential Program
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology
- Language/Culture
- Liberal Studies
- Literature
- Literature/Writing Studies
- Mass Media
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Service Sector Management
- Social Sciences (General)
- Sociology
- Spanish Language
- Theatre Arts
- Visual Art
- Visual/Performing Arts
- Women's Studies
- Writing
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Academic Profile
The campus has grown to serve over 9,000 students in four academic units. It offers degrees in more than thirty undergraduate programs and eleven graduate programs. Each program offers unique specializations or concentrations. The campus will also be adding additional academic programs during the next five years. Additionally, there are seventeen credential and three certificate programs in the College of Education.
California State University San Marcos is open to all CSU-eligible first time freshmen and upper division transfer applicants. In addition, students pursuing second bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Mathematics and Science-related majors are encouraged to apply. SAT I or ACT examinations should be taken no later than December of the senior year. |
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