A minimum of 48 semester units are needed to complete CSUF’s general education requirements. See the “ General Education ” section of this catalog. The unit requirement in a major varies substantially from major to major. Refer to the department listings for the specific requirements of any particular major.
As an impacted campus, CSUF only accepts second bachelor degree applicants for Nursing. Due to campus impaction, a local area is defined. CSUF has defined the local admission area as all community colleges in Orange County.
A minimum of 30 semester units must be earned in courses taken at Cal State Fullerton. Twenty-four of these units must be earned in upper-division courses. At least 12 upper-division semester units in the major must be taken at this institution.
Meeting the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements does not guarantee admission to CSUF. Admissions is competitive, therefore supplemental criteria may be used. As an impacted campus, CSUF only accepts second bachelor degree applicants for Nursing. Due to campus impaction, a local area is defined.
Units RequiredUndergraduate Enrollment StatusNumber of UnitsFull-time12 or more unitsThree-quarter-time9-11 unitsHalf-time6-8 unitsLess than half-time1-5 units
Popularity of Health Science at Cal State Fullerton During the 2019-2020 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in health sciences and services. Due to this, the school was ranked #8 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree.
A minimum of 51 semester units are needed to complete CSUF's general education requirements.
No more than nine units in an eight-week session, or. No more than 12 units in a 10-week session, or. No more than 16 units in the entire summer term.
Yes, public health is a good major for many undergraduate students. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, community and social service jobs are set to grow at 12% over the next 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations.
120 unitsFor the Bachelor of Science degree – 120 units.
100 % is shown as 1.0. This ratio cannot go beyond 1.25 for any instructional staff at CSUF. A graduate student taking 9 or more units is considered full-time for enrollment reporting purposes. An undergraduate student taking 12 or more units is considered full-time for enrollment reporting purposes.
120 semester unitsProgram Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree. To be eligible for the bachelor's degree, a student must: Complete a minimum of 120 semester units of baccalaureate level credit.
1,188.00If you are not a resident of California, you must add $396.00 per units enrolled to your registration and tuition fees in addition to the regular State Fees....Non-Resident Tuition Fees (out-of-state fees)UnitsFee Charged (with State Fees)31,188.0041,584.0051,980.0062,376.008 more rows•Apr 8, 2022
Undergraduate students are now limited to a maximum of 12 units of repeated coursework with Grades Averaged, from Fall 2009 forward.
2019-20 Basic TuitionUnitsPer SemesterPer Academic YearUndergraduate Tuition6.1 or more$2,871$5,7420 to 6.0$1,665$3,330Credential Program Tuition8 more rows
Doctoral Degree is not eligible for State University Grant. Less than half-time. Master's degree students less than 4 units. Doctoral degree students less than 3 units. State University Grant - not eligible.
Students are eligible for the full amount of loan funds for the semester (fall or spring) as long as the student is enrolled in a minimum of six units. Private and Alternative Loans have different enrollment requirements, you should confirm this with the lender.
Cal Grant funds are disbursed based on the enrollment status at the time of disbursement. Following the initial disbursement, Cal Grant recipients who change enrollment status (adding or dropping classes) will have their eligibility recalculated based on their enrollment status as of the end of the University's census date for each semester, typically the beginning of the fourth week of class. Students who are enrolled less than full-time at the time of the initial disbursement and who later add classes prior to the University's enrollment census date (beginning of the fourth week of classes), will receive a subsequent disbursement based on the new updated enrollment status to reflect the correct payment eligibility (3/4 time or full-time). Likewise, Cal Grant payments funds will be recalculated for students who drop classes and the revised Cal Grant payment will be based on "census" enrollment status. In some instances, this recalculation may result in repayment of funds already disbursed as a result of the reduction in units following the disbursement of Cal Grant funds.
Units Required. Financial aid awards are based on your eligibility and financial need, they are initially offered based on full-time enrollment. The number of units in which you are actually enrolled may impact the amount of financial aid you receive for various aid programs.
For students interested in personal growth, community service, intellectual stimulation, and professional career opportunities in the health field, a minor in health science is a path to achieve these goals. The minor provides a concentration of health-related courses that can enhance skills for students majoring in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Human Services, Kinesiology, Psychology, and Sociology. The minor consists of two options: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (21 units) and Environmental and Occupational Health (22 units) . The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention option provides students with a broad overview of health and well-being, health behavior theory, and specialized content areas to meet student’s interests . The Environmental and Occupational Health option (22 units), designed to complement majors such as chemistry and biology, provides students with the necessary coursework to become eligible for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Exam offered by the California Department of Public Health. CSUF has the only approved REHS program in Orange County.
The minor provides a concentration of health-related courses that can enhance skills for students majoring in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Human Services, Kinesiology, Psychology, and Sociology . The minor consists of two options: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (21 units) and Environmental and Occupational Health ...
A student should have earned at least 85 units and a substantial portion of the major requirements before requesting a graduation check. If the candidate does not complete the requirements in the semester indicated, a request for change of graduation date must be submitted to the Office of Registration and Records.
At least 24 units, including 12 at the upper-division level, in each Bachelor of Arts major, or 36 units, including 18 at the upper-division level, in each Bachelor of Science major, must be applied exclusively to the respective major and may not be used to meet requirements in other majors.
In completing the requirements for a minor, a minimum of 12 units, of which at least six must be upper-division, must be distinct and different from the units used to complete the requirements of the major.
Courses offering upper-division credit are those numbered at the 300- and 400-levels. All units from upper-division courses are applicable to the upper-division units requirement, including units from courses in the major, the minor and general education.
A minor is a means by which students can enrich their academic preparation through concentrated study of a discipline related to, or different from, their declared major. Although students can pursue multiple majors, many decide that declaring a major and a minor is a more desirable choice.
The $115 graduation and diploma fee is not required when the application is filed. However, the student is advised to pay the graduation fee as soon as possible after application. A student can apply for graduation online through the Titan Online student center.
Courses in thefollowing areas require a grade of " C-" or higher to earn GE credit:
Note: A grade of “C-” (1.7) or better is required in Areas A1, A2, and A3. A “D+" (1.3) or below is not sufficient to satisfy these requirements. Students must satisfy the English Placement Test (EPT) requirement prior to enrollment in any oral or written communication course.
A grade of ‘C-’ (1.7) or better is required to meet this General Education requirement. A grade of ‘D+’ (1.3) or below will not satisfy this General Education Requirement.
Section 89030.7 of the California Education Code requires that the CSU establishes specific requirements for appeal procedures for a denial of admission. Each CSU campus must publish appeal procedures for applicants denied admission to the university. The procedure is limited to addressing campus decisions to deny an applicant admission to the university.
The CSU requires that first-time freshman applicants complete, with grades of C- or better, a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study totaling 15 units. A “unit” is one year of study in high school.
International student applicants who are admitted by the university will be issued Form I-20 which is used to obtain an F-1 student visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas. Students transferring from a U.S. institution will use Form I-20 to apply for transfer authorization through the Department of Homeland Security. Arrival, orientation and registration information from Extension and International Programs (College Park 200) will accompany the admission materials mailed to new students.
Included in the calculation of GPA are grades earned in all college preparatory “a-g” subject requirements and bonus points for approved honors courses. Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last three years of high school, including up to two approved courses taken in the 10th grade can be accepted.
The California Promise Program enables a specific number of CSU campuses to establish pledge programs for entering first-time students who are both interested and able to complete baccalaureate degrees in four years. All campuses have established programs for students with Associate Degrees for Transfer from any California Community College to complete their baccalaureate degrees in two years. The program is limited to students who are residents of California.
Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for first-time freshman admission if they meet the following requirements: Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE);
As an alternative to regular admission criteria, an applicant who is 25 years of age or older may be considered for admission as an adult student if he or she meets all of the following conditions:
A minimum grade of C is required in all courses for the major. Health science majors may not apply CR/NC grading toward major requirements for a baccalaureate degree, except for PH 175I, PH 185FI, and PH 188I, which are mandatory CR/NC courses. For faculty phone numbers and e-mail, see the campus directory .
The Health Science Bachelor of Science curriculum consists of a core of five courses providing a foundation of knowledge and skills critical to the theory and practice of the health professional. In addition, students complete a specialized cluster of courses in an option that provides the depth and breadth for the area. A variety of combinations between and within options is possible to meet professional goals. However, university policy allows only one option to appear on the transcript and diploma.
This degree program provides a balanced approach between the theoretical concepts and applied principles of environmental health, occupational health, and safety .
Elective units also may be used toward earning a certificate. Health science students are advised to obtain an advising roadmap from the department office. The roadmap includes the list of required courses. It is strongly recommended that students follow the coursework shown in the roadmap.
Applicants that have completed the equivalent of Criminal Justice 100 (CRJU100) with a C- or better, or an ADT in Administration of Juctice will receive priority admission preference. Applicants without CRJU100 or an ADT in Administration of Justice will be placed on the waitlist and considered for admission pending space availability.
CSUF has defined the local admission area as all community colleges in Orange County. Students who attended more than one institution will be classified based on where the majority of their units were completed or where the last community college was attended.
Impaction means that there are more qualified applicants than can be admitted. Meeting the minimum California State University (CSU) requirements does not guarantee admission CSUF. Admissions is competitive, therefore supplemental criteria may be used. As an impacted campus, CSUF only accepts second bachelor degree applicants for Nursing.
CSUF will accept "Credit" or "Pass" for all transferable college courses completed in Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall 2020 terms and in Winter, Spring or Summer 2021 term. Cal State Fullerton does not accept lower division transfers (less than 60 semester/90 quarter) units.