The Department of Technology offers an undergraduate credit certificate program in Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction. This program is designed to offer students and individuals in the insurance industry or in private sector fire protection positions a series of professionally related courses in fire protection and fire safety. The courses complement each other and, as a whole, prepare individuals to serve as fire protection and safety specialists, inspectors, evaluators, and managers.

The program contains a total of 15 units of upper-division coursework. Courses taken to meet the requirements of this program may also be applied toward the major in Fire Protection Administration and Technology. Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information governing all certificate programs.

An associate-level degree (A.A. or A.S.), or its equivalent, in related subjects, or employment in a fire protection-related position is a prerequisite to enrollment in the program.

The Department of Finance, Law and Real Estate offers an undergraduate credit certificate in Finance that is designed to prepare individuals who hold, or are pursuing, a bachelor’s degree in a field other than finance for entry into careers in corporate finance, money management, financial advisory, and commercial banking. Students must complete the required 15-unit program with a minimum 2.0 (C) grade point average to qualify for the certificate.

Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The Department of Art offers an undergraduate credit certificate program in Fashion, Fiber, and Materials that prepares individuals for career positions in the fashion industry. The program includes technical methods, theory, and creative concepts. A total of 18 units is required for completion of the certificate program, as outlined below. Refer to the Undergraduate Studies: General Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The Department of Marketing and the Department of Art jointly offer an undergraduate credit certificate in Fashion Retailing designed to provide the skills required for executive positions in the fashion retail industry and to prepare individuals to become successful entrepreneurs in their own fashion retail business. A total of18 unit is required. Refer to Undergraduate Studies: General Information for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The Management Department offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship to help students transform ideas into reality.  The Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides students with skills in all aspects of global entrepreneurship and new venture management.  The vibrant nature of entrepreneurship is reflected in the certificate program through skill building, connection to leaders and entrepreneurs, and opportunities to understand and build a business.  There are no prerequisites in the Entrepreneurship certificate and students from across campus, in any major, may complete the program.  The Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship is comprised of 15-semester units designed to give students the skills and confidence needed to explore new venture opportunities and develop business ideas into implementable plans of action.

The Department of Information Systems offers a credit certificate program in Enterprise Systems, designed to provide a solid foundation in enterprise systems for individuals seeking positions as ERP professionals. The program consists of minimum of 15 units including 9 units of required courses and 6 units of electives. This certificate program will serve as preparation for SAP, IBM or Oracle professional certification.  Refer to Undergraduate Studies: General Information for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively across cultures is extremely important in Southern California, especially in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. There is already an enormous mix of people from many different cultures in this region, and this diversity is continuing to increase. Interaction with people from different cultural backgrounds is inevitable in work, community, and family settings. 

The Cultural Diversity in Human Services (CDIV) undergraduate credit certificate program is designed to increase students’ abilities to communicate and interact effectively within our increasingly multicultural living and working environment. Achieving intercultural proficiency is a personal dynamic and developmental journey. The overall goal of the program is to prepare our students to be change agents with the knowledge and skills that will enable organizations and institutions to accept, value and honor diversity.

The Asian and Asian American Studies Program offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Cultural Competence for Professionals designed to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of Cal State LA students who plan to work with Asian or Asian American clients, organizations, and companies. A total of 15 units are required, including two lower division courses and three upper division courses. Admissions are open to students of all majors.

The Department of Information Systems offers an undergraduate credit certificate in Computer Programming, designed to prepare individuals for entry-level computer programming positions or other positions that require sophisticated knowledge of computer technology. The program consists of 18 units including 9 units of required courses and 9 units of electives. Refer to Undergraduate Studies: General Information for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers this undergraduate credit certificate program in Community Nutrition to adequately prepare Nutritional Science students to work as Community Nutritionists. Six of the ten leading causes of death in the United States are linked to a poor diet, and these leading causes of death are all lifestyle-related, and preventable. This certificate would focus on strategies for providing good nutrition for vulnerable populations; this would involve assessment, program planning, implementing interventions, and evaluation of these programs at non-profit agencies within the greater Los Angeles area. Nutrition interventions can increase quality of life as well as save money - that is, decrease the burden of cost of nutrition-related disorders/diseases/impairments.

Admission Requirements into the Program

Students must be in upper-division standing (completion of at least 60 semester units) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. A basic course in anatomy and physiology (BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2020, or equivalent) as well as general chemistry (CHEM 1010) is a prerequisite to all courses.

Requirements for the Award of the Certificate

Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Community Nutrition upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

THE PROGRAM: This program requires 21 units to complete.