The B.A. degree program is designed to enrich the student’s aesthetic and intellectual needs in the areas of theatrical production, theatre history, literature and criticism, and to provide pre-professional training. As a lab for the formal training in the classroom, undergraduate students are required to participate in department-sponsored production activities each semester. Theatre CSUN functions as the department’s formal producing organization. Eight or more full-length productions of dramas, musicals and operas are cast, rehearsed and mounted annually by faculty, staff, students and guest artists. These productions are available for student participants on an audition basis. All aspects of the program are carefully coordinated with the theatre curriculum.

The Spanish major—consisting of four options: I. Literature, II. Language and Culture, III. Hispanic Linguistics, and IV. Translation and Interpretation—is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in secondary, college or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals.

Note that the Spanish major requires a capstone paper to be written in a 400-level course of the student’s choice.

Students with some knowledge of Spanish who want to take lower division courses should consult with an advisor in the Spanish section before registration to establish which would be the appropriate course for them.

Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are placed. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Students should consult with an advisor.

Credential Information

Students interested in teaching Spanish in the secondary schools should seek advisement as soon as possible. The Spanish program currently offers a Subject Matter Program that has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and that meets the Subject Matter Competency requirement for a Single Subject Credential waiver. Students who have successfully completed the program will have demonstrated subject matter competency in Spanish and, thus, will not be required to take the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) in Spanish. Students completing the program are encouraged to apply to a teaching credential program. Students who want to teach Spanish must choose the Language and Culture option of the major, which has the same requirements as the Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential waiver. For details on the Single Subject Credential program, see the Credential and Department of Secondary Education sections in this Catalog. See also the disclosure statement regarding Programs Leading to Licensure and Credentialing.

This is the option with the same requirements for the Single Subject Credential waiver. 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare students for careers in teaching (secondary, community college, university), among others in legal, medical, administrative and journalistic fields, translation and interpretation, etc., which require advanced-level (ACTFL Guidelines) abilities in both oral and written skills.
2. Provide students with techniques, strategies, methodologies and skills to carry out independent research that supports career choices.
3. Establish a solid foundation for lifelong learning, service and participation in the Hispanic, Latino and global communities.
4. Carry out research and apply critical theories in analysis of Hispanic linguistics, literatures, civilizations and cultures.
5. Communicate at the advanced level using a variety of rhetorical modes in both oral and written discourse.
6. Achieve subject matter competency (as stated in the Standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to enter a credential or a graduate program in Spanish at any U.S. university.

The Spanish major—consisting of four options: I. Literature, II. Language and Culture, III. Hispanic Linguistics, and IV. Translation and Interpretation—is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in secondary, college or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals.

Note that the Spanish major requires a capstone paper to be written in a 400-level course of the student’s choice.

Students with some knowledge of Spanish who want to take lower division courses should consult with an advisor in the Spanish section before registration to establish which would be the appropriate course for them.

Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are placed. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Students should consult with an advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare students for careers in teaching (secondary, community college, university), among others in legal, medical, administrative and journalistic fields, translation and interpretation, etc., which require advanced-level (ACTFL Guidelines) abilities in both oral and written skills.
2. Provide students with techniques, strategies, methodologies and skills to carry out independent research that supports career choices.
3. Establish a solid foundation for lifelong learning, service and participation in the Hispanic, Latino and global communities.
4. Carry out research and apply critical theories in analysis of Hispanic linguistics, literatures, civilizations and cultures.
5. Communicate at the advanced level using a variety of rhetorical modes in both oral and written discourse.
6. Achieve subject matter competency (as stated in the Standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to enter a credential or a graduate program in Spanish at any U.S. university.

The Spanish major—consisting of four options: I. Literature, II. Language and Culture, III. Hispanic Linguistics, and IV. Translation and Interpretation—is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in secondary, college or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals.

Note that the Spanish major requires a capstone paper to be written in a 400-level course of the student’s choice.

Students with some knowledge of Spanish who want to take lower division courses should consult with an advisor in the Spanish section before registration to establish which would be the appropriate course for them.

Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are placed. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Students should consult with an advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare students for careers in teaching (secondary, community college, university), among others in legal, medical, administrative and journalistic fields, translation and interpretation, etc., which require advanced-level (ACTFL Guidelines) abilities in both oral and written skills.
2. Provide students with techniques, strategies, methodologies and skills to carry out independent research that supports career choices.
3. Establish a solid foundation for lifelong learning, service and participation in the Hispanic, Latino and global communities.
4. Carry out research and apply critical theories in analysis of Hispanic linguistics, literatures, civilizations and cultures.
5. Communicate at the advanced level using a variety of rhetorical modes in both oral and written discourse.
6. Achieve subject matter competency (as stated in the Standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to enter a credential or a graduate program in Spanish at any U.S. university.

The Spanish major—consisting of four options: I. Literature, II. Language and Culture, III. Hispanic Linguistics, and IV. Translation and Interpretation—is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in secondary, college or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals.

Note that the Spanish major requires a capstone paper to be written in a 400-level course of the student’s choice.

Students with some knowledge of Spanish who want to take lower division courses should consult with an advisor in the Spanish section before registration to establish which would be the appropriate course for them.

Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are placed. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Students should consult with an advisor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare students for careers in teaching (secondary, community college, university), among others in legal, medical, administrative and journalistic fields, translation and interpretation, etc., which require advanced-level (ACTFL Guidelines) abilities in both oral and written skills.
2. Provide students with techniques, strategies, methodologies and skills to carry out independent research that supports career choices.
3. Establish a solid foundation for lifelong learning, service and participation in the Hispanic, Latino and global communities.
4. Carry out research and apply critical theories in analysis of Hispanic linguistics, literatures, civilizations and cultures.
5. Communicate at the advanced level using a variety of rhetorical modes in both oral and written discourse.
6. Achieve subject matter competency (as stated in the Standards of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) to enter a credential or a graduate program in Spanish at any U.S. university.

The B.A. in Sociology provides a liberal arts background, which teaches students to think critically; conceptualize problems; apply theories and concepts to real-world issues; collect, analyze and interpret data; carry out research projects; and understand issues of diversity. These skills prepare students for a wide variety of careers in fields such as social and human services, research and data analysis, nonprofit and public sector management, social work, education, labor relations, program evaluation, policy analysis, human resources, market research and community organizing. It also provides a foundation for students to pursue graduate education in sociology and related fields. If students choose, they can focus their studies in one of the following concentrations: Social Welfare and Social Justice, Inequality and Diversity, or Social Movements and Political Sociology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the field of sociology by showing competence in sociological theory, research methods and statistics.

• SLO 1: Students will show competence in understanding and applying classical and contemporary theories to understand the operation and organization of individuals, groups, institutions and broader society.
• SLO 2: Students will show competence in employing qualitative and quantitative research methods for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data commonly used by sociologists in empirical research.
• SLO 3: Students will be able to understand and perform basic statistical techniques commonly employed in sociological research and use that knowledge to interpret scholarship in the field of sociology.

Goal 2: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of general sociology and/or one (or more) of the following concentration areas: social welfare and social justice, inequality and diversity, social movements and political sociology.

• SLO 4: Students will be able to recall and comprehend concepts, principles, theories and knowledge in the field of sociology and (if applicable) their particular concentration.
• SLO 5: Students will have an understanding of the chronological and historical development of the field of sociology and (if applicable) their particular concentration.

Goal 3: Develop a global perspective for interpreting and understanding social issues and processes.

• SLO 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to apply relevant sociological theories and perspectives to comprehend and contextualize current social issues and be able to recognize general social patterns in individuals, groups and institutions.
• SLO 7: Students will show an understanding of how micro and macro level social processes relate to a variety of phenomena, including social stability and change, the behavior of groups and individuals and institutional dynamics (e.g. family, politics, economy, religion, education, law).
• SLO 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend events in terms of their historical relevance and be able to understand connections between individuals’ biographies and the broader historical context in which they are embedded.

Goal 4: Develop sound critical thinking ability and effective oral and written communication skills.

• SLO 9: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by evaluating the theories, perspectives, methods and analyses of scholars in the field of sociology.
• SLO 10: Students will demonstrate competence in oral and written communication and be able to convey information in a manner commonly employed by academics in the field of sociology.

The Religious Studies major is designed to provide a liberal arts education with an emphasis on the critical study of religious phenomena. The Religious Studies major provides an excellent basis from which to pursue careers requiring imagination, problem-solving and communication skills, and awareness of human diversity.

Student Learning Outcomes

A Religious Studies major will be able to:

1. Interpret texts and other cultural phenomena that have religious presuppositions or implications (such as rituals, texts, architecture) in their historical, social and political context.
2. Think both empathetically and critically about conflicting religious claims.
3. Acquire knowledge of the history of more than one major religious tradition.
4. Apply intercultural methods to religious inquiry and analysis.
5. Articulate a perception of one’s role in society, in both career and public-service options.

The Religious Studies major is designed to provide a liberal arts education with an emphasis on the critical study of religious phenomena. The Religious Studies major provides an excellent basis from which to pursue careers requiring imagination, problem-solving and communication skills, and awareness of human diversity.

Student Learning Outcomes

A Religious Studies major will be able to:

1. Interpret texts and other cultural phenomena that have religious presuppositions or implications (such as rituals, texts, architecture) in their historical, social and political context.
2. Think both empathetically and critically about conflicting religious claims.
3. Acquire knowledge of the history of more than one major religious tradition.
4. Apply intercultural methods to religious inquiry and analysis.
5. Articulate a perception of one’s role in society, in both career and public-service options.

The Radiologic Sciences B.S. degree program prepares practitioners (radiologic technologists) to work with patients and physicians, performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging procedures within the radiology (X-ray) department. The radiologic technologists must know the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiographic imaging, radiation safety, the operation of many types of X-ray and computerized equipment, the professional care and handling of patients, and the management of a radiology department or division. The baccalaureate program provides a multicompetent advanced imaging practitioner for the diagnostic team. Program competencies include experiences with standard X-ray equipment, angiographic suites, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), interventional radiography (IR) and mammography.

The Radiologic Sciences program consists of two phases: The Pre-Professional and Professional phases. During the Pre-Professional portion, students complete the University General Education requirements and the Radiologic Sciences prerequisites. Upon completion of the Pre-Professional Phase, students become eligible to apply to the professional Radiologic Sciences program, which includes 2,600 hours of clinical internship at affiliated medical centers. A limited number of clinical placements at these medical centers are available each year for students accepted into the Professional Phase. A separate application to the Radiologic Sciences Program Selection Committee for clinical internship placement is due the second Friday of January in the CSUN Health Sciences department.

Radiologic Sciences student advisement, a tour of a clinical facility and a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer hours in an acute-care hospital facility must occur and be documented prior to the Professional Program interview. See the department for applications and information regarding selection criteria for the Professional Phase of the program or visit the Department of Health Sciences website. Note that meeting prerequisite criteria does not guarantee placement into the Professional Program. If selected to the Professional Program, prior to clinical placements, all CSUN Radiologic Science students are required to obtain their own criminal background check at their sole cost and to supply that information to designated approving agencies or persons. In order to meet accreditation standards, many clinical agencies are requiring background checks and drug testing on all students placed at their facilities and have the right to refuse a student’s clinical placement based on this information. Students will be unable to complete degree requirements if clinical placements are refused at any time during the professional portion of the B.S. Radiologic Sciences program. Further information on background checks and where to obtain them is available from Radiologic Science advisors.

Professional Radiologic Science students are responsible for obtaining at their sole cost any necessary health exams, immunizations, evidence of a TB test, titers or other requirements necessary to meet OSHA requirements and maintain compliance with requirements by the University and affiliating clinical agencies. Documentation of the requirements is to be submitted to the contracted recordkeeping site upon request. Before the first Clinical course, each student is required to complete a preclinical checklist and provide proof that requirements are currently met. Access to reliable transportation is required for clinical courses off campus.

Mission Statement

The mission of the CSUN baccalaureate Radiologic Sciences program is to provide the community with competent, professional radiologic technologists who possess additional advanced medical imaging skills in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and interventional radiography (IR) that meet the needs of the medical imaging community through a highly integrated and advanced-level clinical and academic curriculum.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Radiologic Sciences program will:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of basic radiographic and advanced medical imaging skills in MRI, CT and IR.
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills that provide compassionate, culturally competent and age-appropriate patient care.
3. Demonstrate problem-solving/critical-thinking skills that provide ethical and safe patient care.
4. Demonstrate the value of professional development for patient care and medical imaging through lifelong learning that meets the needs of the medical imaging community.
5. Maintain program effectiveness through continual assessment.

The B.A. degree program in Public Sector Management (PSM) is designed for students who want to gain an understanding of the policy and management issues of government and nonprofit organizations and their impact on the communities they serve. Students, while being exposed to the political context in which public sector decisions are made, will be given the tools to analyze, develop and implement governmental structures and processes; formulate and effectively present policy and administrative decisions; and understand how to work within the boundaries of available human, fiscal and technological resources. In addition, students will acquire the communication and management skills necessary for success in any career endeavor.

The Multidisciplinary Curriculum

The program is multidisciplinary and draws on a wide array of scholarly resources that are most relevant to the changing need of public sector management in order to offer students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive set of competencies required for success in the public and not-for-profit arenas. The Department of Political Science in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; the Department of Communication Studies in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication; and the Department of Management in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics offer all core courses in the program. Courses from the Department of Management are not available in the online program. In addition, the Departments of Sociology and Urban Studies and Planning, both in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, offer elective courses, as do the Departments of Political Science and Communication Studies.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted to the program, students must have completed 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) with a 2.0 GPA or better; be in good standing at the last college or university attended in a regular session; and have completed the CSU General Education Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning courses with a grade of “C-” or better in each course. The academic lead for the Public Sector Management program will evaluate and approve students prior to formal admission to the program.

This program is administered through The Tseng College. It is entirely funded by student fees and is offered in the cohort format.