What is CSUF University Extension?

Welcome to Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) University Extension, where lifelong learning thrives. Persist through your current degree program, pursue personal growth, advance your career, or change careers. Connect with our vibrant learning community today and elevate your future through one of our programs tailored to today's learners: 

  • Non-state-funded short-term professional development certificates.
  • Online bachelor's degree-completion programs.
  • Flexible master's degrees.
  • Pre-Health Professions Postbaccalaureate program.
  • Educator courses and programs.
  • Open University.
  • Winter Session and Summer Session.
  • International Training Programs and University Semester Abroad for those wishing to study in Southern California, USA. 
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Professional Development

Certificate programs, Leadership Development for Public Agencies, Community and Corporate Training, and CSU Desert Studies Center courses provide professionals with flexible courses and networking to advance their careers or enter new fields.

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Bachelor's Programs

Online Bachelor's Degree-Completion programs are offered in Business Administration, Humanities & Social Sciences and Sociology.

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Master's Programs

Master's degree programs with flexible schedules are offered in Accelerated Applied Computer Science, Business, Counseling, Social Work, and Accelerated Software Engineering.

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Postbaccalaureate Program

The Pre-Health Professions Postbaccalaureate program prepares you to become a competitive professional health care school applicant, regardless of your academic background.

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Educators Programs

Educator courses and programs offer online training and credential pathways for aspiring teachers and administrators.

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Online

Online Students appreciate the convenience of our online programs and classes.

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Open University

Open University allows non-admitted students to earn credit, improve GPA or satisfy prerequisites by taking CSUF classes on a space-available basis.

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Winter Session and Summer Session

CSUF students earn academic credit through Winter Session or Summer Session to get closer to graduation.

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University Semester Abroad

International students study at CSUF for up to two semesters through University Semester Abroad. International Training Programs enhance educators', students', and working professionals' success strategies.