California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles requires a minimum of 120 semester units to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. California State University, Los Angeles accepts transfer credits. Additionally, California State University, Los Angeles has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 50% of students who start college at California State University, Los Angeles finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: California State University, Los Angeles may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At California State University, Los Angeles?

California State University, Los Angeles has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with California State University, Los Angeles directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at California State University, Los Angeles

When choosing a major, California State University, Los Angeles students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at California State University, Los Angeles.California State University, Los Angeles allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. California State University, Los Angeles false.California State University, Los Angeles offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Los Angeles

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Does California State University, Los Angeles Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with California State University, Los Angeles directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does California State University, Los Angeles Have An Online Program?

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Does California State University, Los Angeles Offer AP Credit?

✅ California State University, Los Angeles true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does California State University, Los Angeles Have An Honors Program?

✅ California State University, Los Angeles true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at California State University, Los Angeles.

Does California State University, Los Angeles Require Internships?

🟨 California State University, Los Angeles does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About California State University, Los Angeles

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California State University, Los Angeles Library

The main library on campus is the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at California State University, Los Angeles

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

CSU Los Angeles offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does California State University, Los Angeles have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

California State University, Los Angeles has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at California State University, Los Angeles include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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