The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program in Big Data provides students with the essential skills of managing large volumes of data and, through methodological approaches and software applications, making data-intensive computing and business decisions. This program serves students with a solid quantitative background (i.e., science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business) and also entry to senior-level professionals whose job duty requires performing data analysis, visualization, and prediction.

Admission Requirements

- A baccalaureate degree with 2.5 or higher GPA. Or Professionals with at least 4 years of IT and its related industries

- Background in intermediate-level management information systems (CIS 3010), which includes fundamental knowledge of SQL and programming.

Certificate Requirements

- Completion of the required courses

- A 3.0 GPA is required to receive the certificate

This postbaccalaureate certificate program is designed to prepare educators to establish the unique behavioral and educational programs often required for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This program provides substantive opportunities to acquire a depth of knowledge in the understanding of the needs of individuals with ASD, and the skills to design and implement strategies based on evidence-based practices. This program aligns with the added authorization in Autism.  This certificate requires a minimum of 13 units.

Admission Criteria

- Students must meet the university requirements for admission to graduate study;

- Have a 2.75 or higher grade point average;

- Have experience working with children, and

- Have consulted with the program coordinator

The Department of Information Systems offers a post-baccalaureate credit certificate in Advanced Information Systems, designed to provide an academic base for information systems professionals in such specialties as systems analysis and design, data administration, client-server systems, web-based systems, object-oriented and visual programming, and distributed data processing as well as information systems management. The study of advanced techniques and software productivity tools is emphasized. This certificate program is suitable for students who have completed, or expect to earn, an undergraduate degree in a major other than Computer Information Systems; graduate students in Business Administration; and information systems professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field.

The program includes a minimum of 18 units in CIS and related courses: 12 units in the core and at least 6 units of electives. Refer to Undergraduate Studies: General Information for general regulations governing all certificate programs.

Prerequisites:

- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; or

- Senior standing in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Administration or Computer Science; or

- Classified graduate standing in a master’s degree program in the College of Business and Economics; or

A bachelor’s degree in another field and at least two years of experience in business management or as an information systems professional.

The Department of Accounting offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, designed to prepare individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than accounting for entry into the accounting profession.

This is a collaborative post-baccalaureate certificate program among special education teachers, rehabilitation counselors, and school counselors to become transition specialists assisting individuals with disabilities to prepare for interdependent adult lives in an integrated community.

For admission to the program, applicants must:

1. Meet the university requirements for admission to graduate study,
2. Have a 2.75 or higher grade point average
3. Have consulted with a program coordinator.

The School Nurse Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program, offered by the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (PACSON), is a Commission on Teacher Credentialing post-baccalaureate certificate. 

Candidates for a clear credential must

- successfully complete 13-semester units of required courses at Cal State LA,

- hold a preliminary school Nurse Service Credential, and

- have 2 years of experience as a school nurse.

This post-baccalaureate credit certificate program provides an opportunity for students interested in pursuing a health professions career to strengthen their academic record and/or complete the requisite coursework for subsequent applications for admission to health professions programs (e.g. medical, pharmacy, dental, veterinary).

The program offers two options designed to meet the needs of students with distinct academic backgrounds. 

- The first option, academic record enhancement, is a one-year program for students who have already completed the core pre-health professions pre-requisite science courses but are not yet fully competitive for admission to health professions school programs. It is designed to make post-baccalaureate students more competitive for admission through a combination of advanced science coursework and health professions-related activities. Option I requires completion of a minimum of 18 units taken in post-baccalaureate standing.

- The second option, career-changer, is a two-year program for students whose academic background currently lacks the core pre-health professions pre-requisite science courses. It is designed to make post-baccalaureate students eligible and competitive for admission to health professions school programs through a combination of foundational science coursework and health professions-related activities. Option II requires completion of a minimum of 38 units taken in post-baccalaureate standing. A maximum of 6 units of previously completed post-baccalaureate coursework from another institution may be used toward completion of either option of the certificate program. Refer to the Graduate Study chapter of the University catalog for general information governing all certificate programs.

Students may begin the certificate program only during the Fall Semester of an academic year. Please see the departmental website for current application deadlines.

The California Reading Certificate is a postbaccalaureate credit program for an added authorization certificate issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. It authorizes the holder to assess student reading and provide reading instruction in response to those assessments. Certificate holders may perform the following services at a single school site at the grade level authorized by their prerequisite teaching credential:

- Develop and implement reading curriculum

- Adapt reading content curriculum

- Assist classroom teachers in these areas

The California Reading Certificate Program closely corresponds with the first half of the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential program and the Postsecondary Reading Certificate program. All the classes in the reading certificate program are in the M.A. in Education: Option in Reading Program.

The program leading to the Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization APEAA meets the subject matter requirements and entitles the holder to teach adapted physical education in California to individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 years who have exceptional needs. The 21-unit program is based upon a basic authorization to teach physical education. Candidates must hold (or concurrently complete) a Single Subject credential in Physical Education, a Multiple Subject credential, or an equivalent authorization.  They also must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average for all courses required in the program, completely directed teaching, and receive School recommendations.

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The Energy Certificate program will give you a professional development advantage in any energy-related business path or career. Concentrated Energy Certification coursework will build your practical skills, adding great value to your degree and resume in a growing and competitive field. This certificate is offered as a stackable graduate certificate for students who may be interested in pursuing an MBA degree or MS in Energy Business at a later date and is available to business undergraduate and master's students.

Certificate Requirements

- Students must complete a BBA degree with a major in one of the following fields: accountancy, finance, management, and marketing.

- Students must complete four undergraduate energy-related elective courses for a total of 12 semester credit hours.

- Students must achieve a grade of at least a “C” or better.

- Students are required to submit an application to the College of Business for certificate approval.

Energy Electives (12 credit hours) 

- ACCT 6310 Energy Accounting

- BUSI 6309 Global Energy Business

- FINA 6331 Energy Finance

- FINA 6335 Energy Investments and Risk Management

- MNGT 6305 Energy Tech & Risk Management

- MNGT 6324 Energy Law