FAQ

CSUF University Extension extends the reach of the Cal State Fullerton campus community into the region and around the world. Our expansive portfolio encompasses non-state-funded short-term professional development certificate, online bachelor's degree-completion, flexible master's degrees, postbaccalaureate pre-health, educator, leadership development for public agency, and custom training programs tailored to modern learners. We invite international learners to engage in our American learning community through our University Semester Abroad (USA) program or custom international training for students and educators. 

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CSUF University Extension offers a wide range of flexible programs designed to help learners start or advance their careers, complete degrees, or pursue personal and professional growth, including:
Short-term professional development and certificate programs
Online bachelor’s degree-completion programs
Flexible master’s degrees 
Postbaccalaureate pre-health programs
Educator courses and programs
Custom training
Open University for non-admitted students
Condensed summer and winter session courses
University Semester Abroad and international training opportunities

Open University allows individuals who are not currently admitted to Cal State Fullerton to enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses on a space-available basis. It provides an opportunity to earn credit, explore academic interests, or work toward future degree admission, and is often used by community members and professionals seeking flexible learning options.

Summer Session and Winter Session are accelerated academic terms that let Cal State Fullerton students and visiting students take courses in a shorter timeframe. Offered in summer and in January respectively, Summer Session and Winter Session provide opportunities to catch up, get ahead, or explore additional subjects across many departments and disciplines. 

CSUF University Extension offers online bachelor’s degree-completion programs in Business Administration, Sociology, and Humanities and Social Sciences. These programs are designed for students who have already earned college credits and want a flexible pathway to finish their degree and advance their career or personal goals.

CSUF University Extension offers flexible master’s degrees such as the Fully Employed MBA, M.S. in Social Work (Flex), Accelerated M.S. in Software Engineering, Accelerated M.S. in Applied Computer Science, and the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). These cohorted programs are designed to accommodate working professionals with evening, accelerated, or part-time schedules.

Professional Development certificate programs at CSUF University Extension are fully online, short-term, non-credit offerings that help students and professionals build new skills, switch careers, or advance in their careers. They cover areas such as crime and intelligence analysis, human resources management, legal and fiduciary management, and technology and engineering. 

Cal State Fullerton International Extension offers the University Semester Abroad program and custom training for students and educators. CSUF USA is a unique academic and cultural experience for international students to study at Cal State Fullerton for one or two semesters in the heart of Orange County, California, United States.  

Yes, CSUF University Extension offers many online options, including professional development short-term certificates, bachelor’s degree-completion programs, educator courses and programs and a majority of summer session and winter session classes. Online courses and programs allow students to complete coursework from virtually anywhere while balancing academic goals with professional and personal responsibilities.

Yes, CSUF University Extension offers programs and courses designed for educators, including professional development, credential preparation, and training opportunities. These options help current and future teachers strengthen skills, meet continuing education requirements, and advance their careers in K–12 settings.