The Certificate in Geography for Security (CGS) focuses on concepts and skills in high demand across a range of human security fields (such as environmental, intelligence, and food security) and promotes global civic engagement and leadership. See www.csulb.edu/geography

A certificate program is a coherent grouping of courses from one or more disciplines. Such a program may provide an application focus in a particular field of study, or a multidisciplinary focus on a specific topic or area. A certificate provides formal recognition by the University that the course of study involves substantial exposure to the field or topic. The Certificate offered in Asian Studies, will be awarded concurrently with the Bachelor’s Degree and after completion of an approved programmatic check by the Undergraduate Advisor, the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and the Records Office. Courses taken to meet the requirements of the certificate program offered by AAAS may also simultaneously be used, where applicable, to meet the General Education requirements of cooperating departments. Students should be aware that they must pass the Writing Proficiency Examination before the Certificate can be awarded, and that certain limitations (no more than one-fourth of course-work applied to the Program) apply to the use of extension and/or transfer credit taken outside CSULB. Interested students should consult the department office.

1. Certificate in Asian Studies
2. Minor in Asian American Studies
3. Minor in Chinese Language and Culture
4. Minor in Japanese Language and Culture
5. Minor in Korean Language and Culture
6. Minor in Cambodian (Khmer) Language and Culture

Students majoring in other departments of the University but interested in Africana Studies may concurrently pursue this certificate. Courses used to meet the certificate requirement may, where applicable, also be used simultaneously to meet General  Education requirements or the major and minor requirements of cooperating departments.

This certificate prepares students for the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification exam. A baccalaureate degree, which may be awarded concurrently, is required for completion of this certificate program.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid. Please see the department website for required Federal disclosure information.

This Certificate Program is designed for public managers and others interested in obtaining an understanding of governmental financial management concepts, functions, techniques, and issues. The program is designed to familiarize students with financial management problems and the techniques available for solving them. An emphasis is placed on how to recognize, evaluate, and utilize financial information in decision-making.

Those most interested in pursuing the Certificate would likely fall into one of three categories. First, current private-sector finance professionals who wish to develop an understanding of financial management functions and practices within the public sector. Second, current public sector financial managers who wish to further develop expertise in public sector financial management. Finally, in-service public sector employees who wish to start a career in government finance and who may use the courses for the Certificate as a guide for their coursework toward the Master of Public Administration degree.

Students may only pursue the certificate program in combination with a CSULB degree program.

This program is designed for public sector managers and those aspiring to enter public service who need the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to deal effectively with the critical area of public sector employee relations and personnel management. The primary goal is to provide the necessary training for public managers to effectively utilize human resources to their greatest potential in conjunction with the needs of the public organization.

Students may only pursue the certificate program in combination with a CSULB degree program.

This program is designed for men and women who work or desire to work in budgeting, policy formulation, financial management, or program evaluation offices of government agencies. The program prepares candidates with such skills as defining a problem; conducting cost-benefit analysis; utilizing basic statistical techniques; and conducting behavioral.

political analysis; preparing and presenting reports; learning to blend qualitative, behavioral, and political skills necessary for success as an analyst in government.

Students may only pursue the certificate program in combination with a CSULB degree program.

Prerequisite

In addition to general admission requirements, students should be employed in public service or related activities, or have a goal of public service‑related activities.

The Nursing Education Certificate Program consists of 13 units of specific coursework that prepare nurses who have completed a Master of Nursing degree to be effective educators in either a health care service agency, a community, and/or an academic setting. Students will develop both theoretical and practical expertise in the educational field. The Certificate in Nursing Education can be completed concurrently with a Master’s Degree or separately as a post-master’s certificate.

Admission

1. Application to CSULB for the Post-Master’s Certificate
2. Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse
3. Graduate standing in a Nursing Master’s program or completed Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution

This certificate is intended for students currently enrolled in an MS in Nursing program or students who hold a Master’s in Nursing without Nurse Practitioner certification. Applications for the Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate will be reviewed individually and pre-testing of prior content mastery may be required depending upon knowledge currency.  Currently, certified Nurse Practitioners who wish to gain additional certification should apply to the Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Practicing Nurse Practitioners

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid. Please see the department website for required Federal disclosure information.

Prerequisites

1. Copies of transcripts of Baccalaureate in Nursing and Masters in Nursing degrees.

2. Copy of unrestricted State of California RN licensure.

3. Three letters of reference

4. Completion of the School of Nursing Graduate Program Application and University application.

This certificate is intended for students who hold an MS in Nursing and who are certified as Nurse Practitioners in a specialty area and wish to add a specialty area. Applications for the Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Practicing Nurse Practitioners will be reviewed individually and pre-testing of prior content mastery may be required depending upon knowledge currency.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid. Please see the department website for required Federal disclosure information. 

Prerequisites

1. Copies of transcripts of Baccalaureate in Nursing and Masters in Nursing degrees.

2. Copy of unrestricted State of California RN licensure.

3.  Copy of unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

4 Three letters of reference.

5. Demonstrated content mastery in the areas of Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment (may require successful completion of pre-test).

6. Completion of the School of Nursing Graduate Program Application and University application.