6610 California State University
Program Descriptions

01 - INSTRUCTION

The CSU Instruction program educates students for attainment of degrees, credentials or certificates in the liberal arts and sciences, and certain applied fields and professions. CSU offers more than 1,800 bachelor's and master's degree programs in some 357 subject areas, as well as teaching credential programs. Many programs are offered so students can complete all upper division and graduate requirements by part-time late afternoon and evening study. CSU also offers a doctorate degree in Education, Nursing Practice, and Physical Therapy, as well as a limited number of doctoral degrees jointly with the University of California and with private California institutions.

The CSU plays a critical role in preparing outstanding candidates for the job market. With 98,900 annual graduates, the CSU is the state's greatest producer of bachelor's degrees and drives California's economy in information technology, life sciences, agriculture, business, education, international trade, public administration, entertainment and multimedia industries.

In conjunction with campus-based instruction, CSU provides instruction through eight off-campus centers, and through self-supporting extended education programs. CSU Extended Education offices have developed a growing inventory of courses, certificates, and degree programs offered via online technologies.

The Instruction program consists of general academic instruction, preparatory/remedial instruction, instructional information technology, community education instructional services, and non-baccalaureate vocational/technical instruction.