ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to the MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM
http://www.fullerton.edu/catalog/pdf/Admissions_And_Registration.pdf#Graduate_Regulations
The minimum requirements for admission to master’s and post baccalaureate studies at a California State University campus are in accordance with University regulations, as well as Title 5, chapter 1, Subchapter 3
of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically a student shall at the time of enrollment:
1. Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or equivalent preparation as determined
by appropriate campus authorities;
2. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended;
3. Have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree or attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semesters units (90 quarter units) attempted;
4. Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, included qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe.
5. For international students, all applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is other than English are required to submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made.
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2783173
SGMH4210
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/account
ing
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
TOEFL paper exam: 570
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ACCOUNTANCY –
General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
M.S.
Dr. Fatima Alali
falali@fullerton.edu
Contact: Diane Mazzey
dmazzey@fullerton.edu
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) Satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test
(GMAT). Students must score in the top 50 percent on the verbal,
quantitative and analytical writing A bachelor’s degree with a
major in business administration and a concentration in
accounting (equivalent to the degree and concentration as offered
at CSUF) with at least an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B. The
degree must include calculus equivalent to passing MATH with a
“C” (2.0) or better. Courses in the major are to be no more than
seven years old, and courses in the accounting concentration no
more than five years old. Courses in the major (including the
accounting concentration) must have at least a 3.0 (B) GPA, and
courses with grades lower than “C” (2.0) must be repeated.
Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than
Business Administration with a concentration in accounting may
be considered for admission. If admitted, such students will be
required to complete additional courses or demonstrate
proficiency as described in the next section.
Students admitted without a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (with a concentration in accounting) will be required
to satisfy the following requirements either prior to or during
their residency at CSUF.
a) All students admitted with a business degree with a
concentration other than accounting must complete the
following accounting prerequisite courses: ACCT 301A,
301B, 302, 307 and 308. These accounting prerequisite
courses must be completed with at least a 3.0 (B) GPA, with
a “C” (2.0) or better for each individual course. Courses
with grades lower than “C” must be repeated. These
requirements are in addition to the Study Plan as described
below.
b) All students admitted with a bachelor’s degree in a field
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other than Business Administration will be required to take
(or demonstrate proficiency in) the following
courses/academic topics either prior to or during their
residency at CSUF: MATH 135 and ISDS 265; business
foundation courses (ACCT 510, ECON 515, and MGMT
339); and accounting prerequisite courses (ACCT 301A,
301B, 302, 307, and 308). These courses must be completed
with at least a 3.0 (B) GPA, with a “C” (2.0) or better for
each individual course. Courses with grades lower than ‘C’
must be repeated. These requirements are in addition to the
Study Plan.
2) A minimum score of 570 on the paper exam, or 90 on the internet
based (iBT) TOEFL is required (for international students); and
3) A recommendation from the Accountancy Admissions Committee based upon a review of the above requirements, the student’s
“Statement of Purpose” and prior work experience.
Additional coursework may be required of admitted students who
holistically satisfy the criteria but are weak in one of the above areas. For
more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/graduateprograms/
msacct/
AMERICAN STUDIES –
General
M.A.
Dr. Adam Golub
agolub@fullerton.edu
2783564
UH-313
College of Humanities & Social
Studies
http://amst.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
M.A.
Dr. Barbra Erickson
278-
MH-
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IELTS: 6.5
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
ANTHROPOLOGY –
10/09/14
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) Hold a bachelor’s degree with a major, or its equivalent, in
American studies or in an appropriate discipline of the
humanities or social sciences;
2) Have a grade-point average of at least 3.2 in upper-division major
courses; and
3) Submit two satisfactory letters of recommendation from
instructors in upper-division major courses.
Students whose undergraduate program indicates certain limited
subject, grade or breadth deficiencies may be considered for admission, at
the discretion of the graduate adviser, with approval of the department’s
graduate committee. In such cases, a student must make up deficiencies,
in consultation with the graduate adviser, and must complete all required
courses with at least a “B” (3.0) average before classified graduate
standing may be considered.
For more information, visit http://amst.fullerton.edu/academics/
grad_prog.asp.
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
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du
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General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
ART
M.A.
M.F.A.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
Concentration:
 Drawing & Painting
 Sculpture
 Crafts: Ceramics, Glass,
Wood, Jewelry/
Metalsmithing
 Design: Graphic
Design, Illustration,
Exhibition Design,
Creative Photography
 (Art) History
 Drawing, Painting &
Sculpture
 Ceramics: Glass
 Crafts: Jewelry/
Metalsmithing &
Woodworking
 Design: Design,
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Studies
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
degree program. In addition, admission to conditionally classified
standing is contingent upon evaluation and acceptance by the Graduate
Affairs Committee.
The Department of Anthropology requires a grade-point average of 3.0
in all undergraduate coursework in anthropology and completed 27 units
of approved Anthropology coursework. Students with limited subject or
grade deficiencies may be considered for admission to the program if they
agree to complete, with at least a “B” (3.0) average, additional courses
selected by the Graduate Study Committee. Subject deficiencies must be
met prior to candidacy. Students entering the MA program from other
fields or other departments of anthropology should discuss appropriate
course substitution with the graduate adviser. The department does not
permit substitutions for the core courses.
For more information, visit http://anthro.fullerton.edu/Grad.htm.
College of the Arts
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Master of Arts:
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) A baccalaureate degree in art with the same concentration as the
graduate degree objective from an accredited institution, or 24
upper-division units in art of which 12 units must be in a
concentration completed with a “B” (3.0) or better in all courses.
2) Satisfactory committee evaluation: review of creative work and
oral examination;
3) For Graphic Design concentration, Int’l students whose native
language was not English must have a TOEFL score of 560
(paper) or 85(iBt). Applicants are advised that most upperdivision courses require lower-division prerequisites. A faculty
adviser should be consulted with regard to recommended courses;
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/programs/
ma_admission.html
Prof. Christina Smith
M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
Contact Laura Garcia
lagarcia@fullerton.edu
TOEFL paper exam: 560
TOEFL iBT: 85
M.A.
M.A.
M.F.A.
M.F.A.
M.F.A.
M.F.A.
TOEFL paper exam: 560
TOEFL iBT: 85
Master of Fine Arts
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) Baccalaureate degree in art with the same concentration as the
graduate degree objective from an accredited institution, or 24
upper-division units in art, 18 of which must be in the
concentration completed with a “B” (3.0) or better in all
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Illustration & Exhibition
 (Creative) Photography
BIOLOGY – General
M.S.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
M.Bt
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
M.B.A.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
Dr. Paul Stapp
pstapp@fullerton.edu
2783614
MH282
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
http://www.fullerton.edu/biology/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Contact Karen Lau
klau@fullerton.edu
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Concentration:
 Accounting
 Business Economics
courses. Applicants are advised that most upper-division
courses require lower-division prerequisites;
2) Satisfactory committee evaluation: review of creative work and
oral examination;
3) For Graphic Design concentration, Int’l students whose native
language was not English must have a TOEFL score of 560
(paper) or 85(iBt).
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/programs/
mfa_admission.html
M.F.A.
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
Dr. Melissa Lopez
melopez@fullerton.edu
Contact Diane Mazzey
dmazzey@fullerton.edu
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
2783173
SGMH4210
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/graduat
eprograms/mba-programs.htm
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) A B.A. or B.S. in Biological Science or related area at an
accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in biology courses and 2.5
GPA in the related courses in mathematics, chemistry and
physics;
2) Submitting scores from the Graduate Record Examination
General Test, Medical College Admission Test or Dental
Admission Test;
3) Completing the departmental application;
4) Submitting two letters of recommendation; and
5) Acceptance by a thesis adviser.
Students with deficiencies may be considered for conditional
acceptance into the program. For conditionally accepted students, the
specific conditions and a deadline for their completion are determined at
the time of admission; continuation in the M.S. program is dependent
upon completion of the admission conditions by the specified deadline.
For more information visit http://www.fullerton.edu/biology/grads/.
http://www.calstate.edu/pabs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission
Test (GMAT). Students should score in the top 50 percent on the
verbal, quantitative and analytical writing areas;
2) A minimum TOEFL score of 570 on the paper exam, or 90 on the
internet based (iBT) is required (for international students); and
3) A recommendation from the MBA Admissions Committee based
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
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



Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Organizational
Leadership
 Decision Sciences
 Marketing
 Risk Management &
Insurance
CHEMISTRY – General
upon a review of the above requirements, the student’s “Statement of Purpose” and prior work experience.
Additional coursework may be required of admitted students who
holistically satisfy the criteria but are weak in one of the above areas.
All newly admitted students must demonstrate proficiency in calculus,
and statistics, either at the time of admission or within their first year of
study. The technical courses listed below, or equivalent coursework, must
be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better:
MATH 135 Business Calculus (3)
ISDS 361A Quantitative Bus Analysis: Probability & Statistics (3)
OR
ISDS 513 Statistical Analysis (3)
For more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/
graduateprograms/mba-programs.htm.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.B.A.
M.A.
Dr. Zhuangjie Li
zli@fullerton.edu
M.S.
Dr. Zhuangjie Li
zli@fullerton.edu
2783621
MH580
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
Emphasis:
 Geochemistry 02/02
Options:
 Analytical
 Biochemistry
 Inorganic
 Organic
 Physical
10/09/14
2783621
MH580
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/MSC
hem_overview.asp
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Master of Arts
This course-based degree is intended for those interested in high school
or community college teaching, technical librarianship, scientific writing,
or who have significant research experience and are currently employed
in the industrial sector. Usually, students entering the graduate program
will have completed undergraduate degrees in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Those with degrees in other disciplines must have had at least a year each
of general and organic chemistry, including laboratories. Additional
coursework will be required to make up the deficiencies; the Graduate
Program Advisor will help the student plan their course of study, so as to
complete the prerequisites in a timely manner.
For further information and details, contact the Graduate Program
Advisor or visit http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/MAChem_Overview.asp
Master of Science
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) An undergraduate degree in chemistry or a selection of science
courses deemed as adequate preparation for further study in
chemistry by the Department Graduate Committee;
2) At least a 2.75 GPA in science courses;
3) For students holding undergraduate degrees from non-U.S.accredited institutions, the GRE subject examination (Chemistry
or Biochemistry), with scores reported to the department;
All incoming students are required to pass an analytical writing exam.
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Any student failing to pass will be required to take a remedial writing
class. Each student is required to take and pass placement examinations or
take and pass the appropriate courses with a “B” (3.0) or better. Graduate
students in one of the chemistry options must demonstrate competency by
passing four placement examinations in the following five areas of
chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and/or biochemistry.
Graduate students in the biochemistry option must demonstrate
competency in the following areas of chemistry: analytical, organic,
biochemistry, as well as either physical or biology.
A student may take each placement examination two times within the
first year of enrolling in the graduate program. A student who does not
pass the placement examinations within the first year must demonstrate
competency by passing with a “B” (3.0) or better the appropriate courses
within two years after first enrolling.
The appropriate courses are CHEM 301B for organic, 315 for
analytical, 325 for inorganic, 361A,B for physical (biochemistry option),
371A,B for physical (chemistry option), 423A,B for biochemistry and
BIOL 273 for biology.
For more information, visit http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/
MSChem_overview.asp.
CIVIL ENGINEERINGGeneral
M.S.
Dr. Uksun Kim
ukim@fullerton.edu
2783012
E-100D
College of Engineering & Computer
Science
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Applicants meeting these requirements will be admitted
to the graduate program in Civil Engineering and will advance to
classified standing immediately after filing an adviser-approved study
plan in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department office.
Students not meeting the above requirements may be admitted and will be
required to take additional prerequisite coursework.
Any student entering the M.S. degree program without a B.S. in Civil
Engineering will be required to complete deficiency courses prior to
beginning coursework for the master’s degree. All deficiency courses
must be completed before the final semester of coursework.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/cee/
current/goverview.asp.
M.A.
Dr. Andi Stein
andistein@fullerton.edu
2783518
CO-400
College of Communications
http://communications.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, the following factors will be taken into
consideration by the Graduate Committee in determining who shall be
admitted to the program:
1) Minimum Grade-point average of 2.75 with 3.0 in the major
2) Minimum GRE score of 153 on the verbal portion
3) Letters of recommendation (preferably on department forms)
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov.1
Concentration:
 Environmental
Engineering
COMMUNICATIONS –
General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
Concentration:
 Communications in
10/09/14
Contact Liz Regan
lregan@fullerton.edu
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Tourism &
Entertainment
 Mass Communications
Research & Theory
 Professional
Communications
COMMUNICATION
STUDIES - General
4) Professional objectives as presented in a student letter of intent
5) If concentration is Tourism and Entertainment, minimum five
years executive experience in tourism industry.
6) If preparatory work was in a language other than English, a
minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 80 (iBT) is required.
For more information, visit http://communications.fullerton.edu//
departments/comm/comm-masters.asp.
M.A.
Dr. Gary Ruud
gruud@fullerton.edu
2783617
CP-420
College of Communications
http://communications.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Applicants for Communication Studies are required to
have a baccalaureate in communication studies or an allied field or
complete nine units of approved background studies in communication
studies.
In addition, the following factors will be taken into consideration by the
Graduate Committee in determining who shall be admitted to the
program:
1) Grade-point average of 2.5 overall and 3.0 in approved
background studies
2) Letters of recommendation (preferably on department forms)
3) Professional objectives as presented in a student letter of intent
For more information, visit http://communications.fullerton.edu//
departments/hcomm/hcomm-sp-ma.asp.
M.A.
Dr. Ying-Chiao Tsao
ytsao@fullerton.edu
2783617
CP-420
College of Communications
http://communications.fullerton.edu/
/departments/hcomm/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants for the Communicative Disorders
Program must have a baccalaureate in communicative disorders or the
equivalent. The equivalent consists of a prescribed list of courses that
total 36 semester units and form an appropriate background for graduate
studies.
In addition, the following factors will be taken into consideration by the
Graduate Committee in determining who shall be admitted to the
program:
1) Grade-point average of 2.5 overall and 3.0 in approved
background studies
2) Letters of recommendation (preferably on department forms)
3) Professional objectives as presented in a student letter of intent
4) Enrollment in HCOM 501
For more information, visit http://communications.fullerton.edu//
departments/hcomm/hcomm-cd-ma.asp.
M.S.
Dr. Kiran George
kgeorge@fullerton.edu
2782640
E213
College of Engineering & Computer
Science
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. If Bachelor’s degree is not in computer engineering,
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
COMMUNICATIVE
DISORDERS – General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
COMPUTER
ENGINEERING –
10/09/14
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http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/cpe
TOEFL paper exam: 550
satisfactory completion of additional prerequisites may be required.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/future/
admissions/graduate.asp.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
COMPUTER SCIENCE
– General
M.S.
Dr. Mariko Molodowitch
mmolodowitch@fullerton.edu
Contact Sandra Boulanger
boulanger@fullerton.edu
2783700
CS-522
College of Engineering & Computer
Sciences
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) Satisfactory completion of the following courses or equivalents,
including prerequisites – CPSC 121, 131, 240, 323, 335, 351, 362
and MATH 270A,B, 338; and
2) Competency in written communication in English must be demonstrated by a passing score on the California State University
Examination in Writing Proficiency. The requirement must be
satisfied before the student can be classified and before 500-level
courses may be attempted. The student who fails to pass the EWP
test may complete CPSC 311 with a “B” (3.0) or better as an
alternative to the EWP requirement.
The courses provide an adequate basis for graduate work, while not
unfairly precluding admission of persons without a bachelor’s degree in
computer science. These courses have prerequisites, and students without
preparation in a closely related degree may have additional work to
complete. Refer to the catalog descriptions for prerequisites of each
course deficiency.
Students with knowledge equivalent to any or all of these prerequisite
courses are encouraged to satisfy such prerequisites by advanced
placement examinations.
For more information, consult a Computer Science graduate adviser or
visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/future/admissions/graduate.asp.
M.S.
applycounseling@fullerton.edu
2783042
EC-405
College of Health & Human
Development
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/counsel/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, admission to the program is based upon
indicators of the applicant’s potential for becoming an effective
counseling practitioner including, but not limited to grade point average
(GPA), letters of reference, personal statement, approved undergraduate
preparation and departmental interview. Admission is not based on any
single factor, but on a composite assessment of all factors and is at the
sole discretion of the Counseling Department’s Admissions Committee.
The following are required for consideration to the program:
1) An acceptable Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) from a
regionally accredited institution.
2) A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the undergraduate degree.
3) A minimum GPA of 3.2 for four prerequisite courses in
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
COUNSELING
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
Dr. David Shepard
dshepard@fullerton.edu
Concentration:
 Marriage & Family
Therapy
Contact Molly Duncan
10/09/14
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behavioral science courses (or equivalents): counseling theory,
research methods or statistics, abnormal psychology, and human
development.
At least two of the four prerequisites must be completed at the time of
entrance; any remaining prerequisite(s) must be completed during the first
semester of enrollment.
 Three letters of recommendation. These letters should address the
author's assessment of your suitability for pursuing graduate studies
and entering the counseling profession. At least one letter must be
academic (i.e., written by a professor or an instructor). The
Department understands that for some applicants, contacting former
instructors is not feasible; in these situations, professional
references, written by supervisors or managers who are familiar
with your work, are also appropriate.
 An interview with Department faculty.
 The GRE is not required.
 A detailed personal statement (approximately 3,000 words) should
inform the faculty about the applicant's Educational Background
 Personal biography and its relevance to your goal of becoming a
counselor
 Strengths and weaknesses
 Understanding of the counseling profession, and motivation and
suitability for entering it;
 Long-term professional goals. This statement is very important
because it enables the faculty to make informed decisions regarding
admission.
For more information, visit http://hhd.fullerton.edu/counsel/
degree.htm#Top.
ECONOMICS – General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
M.A.
Dr. Dipankar Purkayastha
dipankar@fullerton.edu
2783622
SGMH3313
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/econom
ics/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 88
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, admission to the program will be based on
the following:
1) A GPA of at least 3.0 in the following courses or their
equivalents (corresponding CSUF courses are in parenthesis)–
Business Calculus (MATH 135), Principles of Microeconomics
(ECON 201), Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 202),
Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 310 or 315), Intermediate
Macroeconomics (ECON 320), Probability and Statistics (ISDS
361A or ECON 340), and one advanced undergraduate elective in
economics;
2) For international students, a score of 570 on the TOEFL paper
exam or 88 on the IBT is required; and
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3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, at least two confidential letters of recommendation, a résumé and a Statement of
Purpose from the applicant sent directly to the Graduate Adviser
in Economics. Persons who have known the candidate professionally should write the letters of recommendation. There are no
forms. The letters should be written on official letterhead, and the
letters should discuss both the strengths and the weaknesses of
the applicant. The statement of purpose should not exceed 750
words.
An applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements above
(including international students who score between 550 and 570 on
TOEFL), may still be considered for admission, depending on the
evaluation of the entire application file (the students must, however, have
a GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester units at the time of admission). If
admitted, an applicant with one or more deficiencies may be asked to take
specified deficiency courses and exams. Students admitted with
deficiencies are called “conditionally classified” students. Conditionally
classified students can take a limited number of courses at the graduate
level, subject to the approval of the graduate adviser of the department.
Students are expected to advance promptly to classified standing.
Classified students are eligible to take graduate courses for which they are
qualified.
For more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/
economics/graduate.htm.
EDUCATION
Concentration:
 Bilingual/Bicultural
Education
M.S.
Dr. Kim Norman
knorman@fullerton.edu
2784731
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
278-
IELTS: 6.5
Contact Heather Terry
hterry@fullerton.edu
 Education
10/09/14
M.S.
Dr. Leigh Barton
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, admission to the program will be based on
the following:
1) Basic teaching credential or equivalent experience;
2) Approved major (minimum of 24 units upper division or graduate)
3) 3.0 grade-point average on previous academic and related work
4) Language competence (English and Spanish) as determined by
satisfactory interviews or coursework;
5) Completion of SPAN 466
Credit will be given for previous post baccalaureate studies when
possible. Otherwise, well-qualified students may be admitted with limited
subject or grade deficiencies, but these deficiencies must be removed.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/edel/futurestudents/masters-program/masters-degree-options/
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
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 Educational Technology
M.S.
lbarton@fullerton.edu
4023
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Dr. Kim Norman
knorman@fullerton.edu
2784731
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
2784731
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Contact Heather Terry
hterry@fullerton.edu
 Elementary Curriculum
and Instruction
Emphasis:
 Diversity
 Early Childhood Ed
 Math & Science
 Professional Inquiry
& Practice
 Staff Development
 Tech in Ed
 Elementary
Curriculum &
Instruction/Credential
Combined
10/09/14
M.S.
Dr. Kim Norman
knorman@fullerton.edu
Contact Heather Terry
hterry@fullerton.edu
degree program. In addition, an applicant should have successful teaching
experience in an elementary or secondary school. (If such experience is
not available, other experience in related fields is an alternative if
approved by a graduate adviser before starting the program.) A candidate
portfolio is also required.
A student, who meets the admission requirements, has a minimum 2.5
GPA in previous academic work and a 3.0 GPA in Education courses may
be granted classified graduate standing upon approval of a study plan.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/edleadership/futurestudents/k-12-m-s-and-tier-i-preliminary-administrative-credential/
An online option is available for the Concentration in Educational
Technology. Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to
a master’s degree program. In addition, admission to the program will be
based on the following:
1) Basic teaching credential or equivalent experience
2) Approved major (minimum of 24 units upper division or graduate)
3) 3.0 grade-point average on previous academic and related work
Credit will be given for previous post baccalaureate studies when
possible. Otherwise well-qualified students may be admitted with limited
subject or grade deficiencies, but these deficiencies must be removed.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/edel/futurestudents/masters-program/masters-degree-options/
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, admission to the program will be based on
the following:
1) Basic teaching credential or equivalent experience or if no
credential, may be admitted to the combined Credential/MS in
Ed(Elem Curr & Inst) pathway
2) Approved major (minimum of 24 units upper division or
graduate)
3) Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0, or 3.0 GPA in the last 60
units
Credit will be given for previous post baccalaureate studies when
possible. Otherwise well-qualified students may be admitted with limited
subject or grade deficiencies, but these deficiencies must be removed.
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 Higher Education
M.S.
Dr. Eugene Fujimoto
Contact Pam Bellomy
pbellomy@fullerton.edu
2784022
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
 Reading
M.S.
Dr. Rosario Ordonez-Jasis
rordonez@fullerton.edu
Contact: Shannon Wilson
swilson@fullerton.edu
2783497
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
 Secondary Education
o Teacher Induction
o Teaching
Foundational
Mathematics
10/09/14
M.S.
Dr. Chris Street
cstreet@fullerton.edu
2787769
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, an applicant should have a successful
teaching experience in an elementary or secondary school. (If such
experience is not available, other experience in related fields is an
alternative if approved by a graduate adviser before starting the program.)
A candidate portfolio is also required.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/edleadership/futurestudents/higher-education-m-s/
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, an applicant must have
1) an approved major;
2) a grade-point average of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units;
3) a grade-point average of 3.0 in academic and related work
4) California Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential.
(by completion of the program – Specialist Credential only*)
5) Successful teaching experience at elementary, secondary or
college levels, or other approved experience (by completion of
the program – Specialist Credential only*)
6) Satisfactory departmental application, interview and 4 references
7) Sufficient background in Reading.
A student who meets the admission requirements and the following
requirements may be granted classified graduate standing upon the
development of an approved study plan.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/reading/futurestudents/masters-in-reading/
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program Students must also meet the following admission
requirements:
1) an approved major;
2) grade-point average of 3.0 on previous academic and related
work;
3) proof of a current teaching credential;
4) current professional resume;
5) 500-word statement of purpose outlining your interest in the
Secondary Education Master’s Program (e.g., any areas of special
interest or emphasis you plan to pursue as a graduate student, a
brief description of your current teaching position or anything
else that would facilitate an informed decision on your
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application); and
6) two or more letters of recommendation that address your aptitude
for graduate study including your teaching skills as well as your
academic preparation. Grade-point average deficiencies may be
removed by a demonstration of competency in the graduate
program.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/seced/futurestudents/graduate-program/
 Special Education
 TESOL
EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP
Concentrations:
 Pre K-12 Leadership
 Community College
Leadership
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
M.S.
M.S.
Dr. Adrian Woo Jung
ajung@fullerton.edu
Dr. Juan Carlos Gallego
jgallego@fullerton.edu
Ed.D.
Dr. John Hoffman
jhoffman@fullerton.edu
Ed.D.
Ed.D.
Dr. Natalie Tran
Dr. Merri Beckhman
2784106
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
2783534
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
College of Education
http://ed.fullerton.edu/edd
2784023
CP-520
CP-520
natran@fullerton.edu
mbeckham@fullerton.edu
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must have
1) Earned a grade-point average of 3.0 or better in all previous
academic and related work
2) An approved major
3) Sufficient background in Reading
4) Completion of SPED 371 Exceptional Individual
5) Satisfactory interview and autobiography
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/futurestudents/graduate-program/.
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, the candidate must have a 3.0 grade-point
average in the major and 2.7 in the last 60 semester units.
For more information, visit
http://hss.fullerton.edu/mll/academics/tesol/ms_tesol.asp.
Minimum requirements for admission include:
1) An earned baccalaureate degree and master’s degree from accredited institutions of higher education with a GPA in upper division
and graduate study of 3.0 or above
2) Sufficient preparation and experience pertinent to educational
leadership to benefit from the program
3) Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores on
the three GRE tests, taken within the last five years
4) Demonstrated educational leadership potential and skills, including successful experience in school, postsecondary, community
and/or policy leadership
5) Demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability and
an interest in critically assessing and bringing about
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improvements within current educational policies and practices
6) Three confidential recommendation forms attesting to the leadership ability and scholarship of the candidate
7) A written statement of purpose reflecting understanding of the
challenges facing the public schools or community colleges/
institutions of higher education in California
8) Professional resume
9) Examples of professional writing
10) Response to a writing prompt administered on-campus prior to
the interview
11) Interview with the Admissions Committee
Meeting the minimum requirements qualifies an individual for
consideration, but does not guarantee admission to the Program.
Admission will be granted on a competitive basis. The Ed.D. in
Educational Leadership will not include a foreign language requirement.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/edleadership/futurestudents/higher-education-m-s/.
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Option:
 Systems Engineering
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
M.S.
Dr. David Cheng
dcheng@fullerton.edu
2783013
E-100A
College of Engineering & Computer
Science
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, to qualify for admission in conditionally
classified standing, applicants must meet the following departmental
requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org; and
2) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. An undergraduate GPA of 2.52.99 will be considered for conditional admission (deficiency
courses will be assigned by the adviser).
Students with grade deficiencies, degrees from non-ABET accredited
universities or undergraduate majors other than Electrical Engineering
may be considered for conditional admission. However, any deficiencies
must be made up prior to advancing to classified standing and prior to
beginning coursework for the master’s degree. Requirements for fulfilling
deficiencies include a minimum of six units of adviser-approved
coursework. Deficiencies must be completed with minimum GPA of 3.0.
Each applicant file will be reviewed by the department graduate
admissions adviser. Upon admission, the applicant is required to make an
appointment with the graduate program coordinator. The program
coordinator will assign a faculty adviser based on the student’s areas of
interest and career objectives.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/ee/
eemasters_01.asp.
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ENGLISH – General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.A.
College of Humanities & Social
Studies
http://english.fullerton.edu/english
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Applicants must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a
master’s degree program. In addition:
1) The department requires a bachelor’s degree in English or Comparative Literature from an accredited institution with at least a
3.0 grade-point average in the upper-division major courses,
provided that a minimum of 24 units of upper-division
coursework is included. If the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree
in another major, 24 units of upper-division coursework in
English and/or Comparative Literature must be completed with at
least a 3.0 grade-point average before beginning work in the
master’s degree program.
2) In the event that the applicant’s grade-point average in prerequisite courses is below 3.0, he or she may take additional
upper-division English and/or Comparative Literature coursework and reapply to the program. The applicant should consult
with the graduate adviser to determine appropriate coursework.
Some courses taken to make up qualitative deficiencies may be
credited toward the M.A., if completed with a “B” (3.0) or better,
and if applicable to the student’s particular study plan. Courses
taken to remove quantitative deficiencies may not be applied to
the M.A. program.
3) A writing sample will also be required of all applicants. The
writing sample should demonstrate advanced skill in literary
analysis or rhetorical and expository writing. A paper written for
an upper-division literature course and analyzing one or more
elements in one or more literary works is preferred. The writing
sample should be approximately five to 10 pages long, and
include secondary research. Applicants who do not have course
papers available should contact the department graduate adviser
for advice.
4) Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from
individuals best qualified to judge their potential for graduate
study in English.
5) All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory
education was principally in a language other than English, must
demonstrate competence in English. Those who do not possess a
bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary institution where English
is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum
TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 100 (Internet), or 7.5 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Students must satisfy a foreign language requirement with one of the
following options:
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1) two years of foreign language at the college or university level;
2) one 400-level course in a foreign language or in literature taught
in a foreign language;
3) LING 406 or 412; or another 400-level linguistics course
approved by the graduate adviser. This requirement may be
satisfied prior to or after admission to the M.A. program.
For more information, visit http://english.fullerton.edu/academics/
eng_grad_program/.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING General (online)
M.S.
Dr. Jeff Kuo
jkuo@fullerton.edu
2783012
E-219
Colleg of Engineering & Computer
Science
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, students with non-engineering baccalaureate
degrees will be considered if they have completed:
1) mathematics through differential equations;
2) two semesters of college chemistry;
3) two semesters of college physics;
4) fluid mechanics; and
5) one undergraduate-level environmental engineering course (these
deficiency courses may be taken concurrently while conditionally
admitted into the program).
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/env/.
M.S.
enst_advisor@fullerton.edu
Dr. Peter Fashing
2785775
H-420
College of Humanities & Social
Sciences
http://hss.fullerton.edu/envstud/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, the program requires a grade-point average
of 3.0 in the last 60 units of coursework attempted and two letters of
recommendation, at least one of which must come from a college or
university.
Because the program accepts students as a cohort, the size of the cohort
will limit the number of applicants accepted. Applicants’ interests much
match those of the faculty advisers. Students must indicate potential
advisers in their letters of intent (review faculty adviser interests at:
http://hss.fullerton.edu/envstud/index.asp) and should contact potential
advisers prior to submitting applications.
Prerequisites for admission differ, depending on the selected track.
 The Environment and Society track: one undergraduate course in
ecology; one course in quantitative methods.
 Environmental Sciences and Technology track: nine upperdivision units in the natural and/or physical sciences,
mathematics and/or engineering. Students without these
prerequisites may be admitted provisionally, but must take these
courses during their first year. In addition, students must be
assigned an adviser upon entry. Additional requisites may be
established at the discretion of the adviser.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
Concentration:
 Environment & Society
 Environmental Sciences
& Technology
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.S.
M.S.
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For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/envstud/index.asp.
GEOGRAPHY –
General
M.A.
Dr. Jonathan Taylor
jstaylor@fullerton.edu
2783161
H-429D
M.S.
Dr. Matthew Kirby
mkirby@fullerton.edu
2782158
MH254
College of Humanities & Social
Science
http://geography.fullerton.edu/geog/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, the department requires a grade-point
average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted and a 3.0
grade-point average in all geography courses. Students who have no, or a
limited, background in geography will be expected to make up the deficit
by taking appropriate coursework in consultation with the departmental
graduate adviser.
All students are required to demonstrate competency in each of
geography’s four main subfields: human, physical, regional and technical.
Competency is normally demonstrated by completion of at least 18 units
at the upper-division or graduate level with a 3.0 grade-point average.
For more information, visit http://geography.fullerton.edu/geog/
program.asp.
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
http://geology.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, acceptance into this program in a classified
standing is contingent upon the following:
1) Bachelor’s degree in geology from an accredited institution, with
an expected grade-point average of 3.0 in geology courses, which
normally includes the equivalent to core courses of the Cal State
Fullerton Geology B.S. program and a 2.5 grade-point-average in
related science and mathematics courses; or, in the case of a
bachelor’s degree in a related area, a selection of science courses
deemed as adequate preparation for further study in geology by
the Department Graduate Committee
2) Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination
Aptitude Test with an expected score in the 50th percentile or
better on the verbal and quantitative tests
3) Two letters of recommendation
4) Completion of the departmental application
5) Availability of faculty and resources in the student’s stated area
of interest
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
GEOLOGY – General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
Students with limited subject or grade deficiencies may be considered
for conditional acceptance into the program if they meet all other
departmental and university requirements. Conditionally classified
graduate standing may be removed upon completion of adviser- and
graduate-committee-approved postgraduate courses in geology,
mathematics, chemistry or physics, with grades of “B” (3.0) or better.
Students with a degree in a related field and/or substantial subject
deficiencies are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may be considered
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for conditional acceptance if they meet all other departmental and
university requirements. Such a student may later qualify for classified
standing by completing all courses recommended by the Department
Graduate Committee and by maintaining a 3.0 grade-point average in
geology and in related science and mathematics courses.
For more information, visit http://geology.fullerton.edu/
index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=155&Itemid=173.
GERONTOLOGY –
General
M.S.
Dr. Karen Wong
kwong@fullerton.edu
2787057
RGC008
HISTORY
M.A.
Dr. Volker Janssen
vjanssen@fullerton.edu
2783905
H-815A
Concentration:
 Chicana/o Studies
M.A.
College of Humanities & Social
Sciences
http://hss.fullerton.edu/gerontology/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
An applicant who meets the following requirements may be considered
for conditionally classified graduate standing: a baccalaureate degree
from an accredited institution and a grade point average of at least 3.0 in
the last 60 units attempted; 3.0 GPA of Gerontology related courses;
submission of the formal application form; submission of two copies of
transcripts from all institutions attended; three letters of recommendation;
and a letter from the student stating professional objectives. A
Gerontology Program Application form must be filed with the
Gerontology Program Office.
The baccalaureate must be in gerontology or a related field in
conjunction with an undergraduate minor, certificate or emphasis in
gerontology or the equivalent. In the absence of the above, the student
should ordinarily have the following 12 units of upper-division
coursework in gerontology or their equivalent:
BIOL 306 Biology of Aging (3)
KNES 454 Physical Dimensions of Aging (3)
PSYC 362 Psychology of Aging (3)
SOCI 443 Sociology of Aging (3)
The following additional criteria may be taken into consideration:
research experience; previous paid or volunteer experience in working
with elderly people. It may be possible for applicants who have minimal
deficiencies in prerequisite requirements, as detailed above, but who are
otherwise highly qualified, to be admitted in conditionally classified
graduate standing, with provisions made for removal of deficiencies prior
to granting classified standing.
For further information, consult with the Gerontology Academic
Program Coordinator, or visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/gerontology/
ProspectiveStudents/.
College of Humanities & Social
Science
http://hss.fullerton.edu/history/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must have a grade-point average
of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units and a 3.0 grade-point average
in upper-division history courses including 6 units each in American,
European, and Asian-African-Latin-American History. Only those who
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
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Emphasis:
 Public History
have at least a 3.5 GPA in upper-division history courses may request an
exemption. Students with deficiencies will be considered for admission
only after they have completed courses approved by the coordinator.
For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/history/academics/
graduate_prog.asp.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Concentration:
 Business Analytics
 Decision Science
 E-Commerce
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
Dr. Bhushan Kapoor
bkapoor@fullerton.edu
2783173
SGMH4210
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/graduat
eprograms/msis/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Admission is competitive. Students must meet the CSU requirements
for admission to a master’s degree program. In addition, applicants will be
evaluated based on the following:
1) Satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test
(GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Students must score
in the top 50 percent on the verbal, quantitative and analytical
writing areas.
2) A bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration
equivalent to the degree as offered at CSUF with at least an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B). The degree must
include calculus, equivalent to passing MATH 135, Business
Calculus with a “C” (2.0) or better. Courses in the major that are
more than seven years old must be evaluated/validated for
currency. Courses with grades lower than “C” (2.0) must be
repeated.
3) For international students, a minimum score of 570 on the
TOEFL paper exam or 90 on the internet based (iBT) is required
4) Recommendation from the ISDS Admission Committee based
upon a review of the above requirements, the student’s
“Statement of Purpose” and prior work experience. Additional
coursework may be required of conditionally admitted students
who holistically satisfy the criteria but are weak in one of the
above areas.
For more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/
graduateprograms/msis/.
2783173
SGMH4210
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/ISDS/m
sit/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants will be evaluated based on the
following:
1) Minimum of 2 years practical experience in a functional area of
business
2) Minimum average score of 530 on the GRE or a total scaled
score of 530 on the GMAT
3) Submission of a written self-assessment explaining why they
believe they would be a good candidate for the program
4) Successful passage of a phone or face-to-face interview designed
Contact Diane Mazzey
dmazzey@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY –
General (online)
M.S.
Dr. Pramod Pandya
ppandya@fullerton.edu
Contact Diane Mazzey
dmazzey@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
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to assess their level of technology knowledge, skills and abilities
to be an online learner
5) Proficiency in office productivity tools using a personal computer
and knowledge and experience in utilizing Internet-based systems
6) For international students, a TOEFL score of 570 on the paper
exam is required
7) Attendance at the initial and midpoint seminar
For more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/ISDS/msit/.
INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGN &
TECHNOLOGY –
General (online)
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.S.
Dr. Cynthia Gautreau
cgautreau@fullerton.edu
2782842
CP570-33
College of Education
http://ed.fullerton.edu/msidt/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 575
New students are admitted once a year for the fall term segment that
begins in August. Deadline for completing online applications
(www.csumentor.edu) is the first Friday in March, as is the postmark
deadline for mailed applications. This deadline may be changed based
upon enrollment projections. Please check the program website for
current information at http://ed.fullerton.edu/msidt.
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, admission to conditional classified standing
in the program includes the following:
1) Minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units
attempted as documented by two official copies of transcripts
from all higher education institutions attended
2) For international students from countries where English is not the
official language, a TOEFL score of 575
3) Submission of a written self-assessment essay. Students must
submit a written essay on issues such as why they would be good
candidates for the program, including their experience in online
learning environments and curriculum development or training;
time management skills, their level and types of technology
skills, their technology access, ability to work independently and
professional goals
4) Successfully pass an interview designed to assess their level of
technology knowledge, skills, abilities to be an online learner and
professional goals
5) Technology requirements may be found on the program website,
http://ed.fullerton.edu/msidt
6) Complete of a readiness for online learning assessment tool
7) Continuation and completion of the program requires registration,
attendance and successful completion of the on-campus “BootUp Camp” and the Midpoint Symposium (program requisites)
If circumstances force a student to fall out of their original cohort
schedule, they will be permitted to continue in the program, but will
default to the next cohort cycle provided they remain in good academic
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For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/msidt/.
KINESIOLOGY –
General
M.S.
Concentration:
 Applied Linguistics
 Analysis of Specific
Language Structure
 Communication and
Semantics
 Disorder of
Communication
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
2783316
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2783163
UH-323
College of Health & Human
Development
http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/knes/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants to the graduate program in
Kinesiology, must submit to the Kinesiology graduate program:
1) transcripts showing completion of an undergraduate degree in
Kinesiology (or equivalent field) with a grade-point average of at
least 3.2 in upper-division major coursework;
2) Graduate Record Exam general test results with recommended
minimum scores of 450 for the Verbal, 450 for the Quantitative
and 3.5 for Analytical Writing;
3) a 500-word essay describing the applicant’s
academic/professional interests, which also identifies a specific
Advising Track(s) of interest and, where possible, specific faculty
with whom they wish to work; and
4) two letters of recommendation, preferably from former faculty
who can address their academic ability and potential for success
in graduate school.
For more information, visit http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/knes/Graduate/
default.htm.
College of Humanities & Social
Studies
http://english.fullerton.edu/academic
s/ling_grad_program/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Classified graduate standing requires a bachelor’s degree
in Linguistics or a related field from an accredited institution with at least
3.0 GPA in the major courses provided that a minimum of 24 units of
upper-division coursework is included.
If the student holds a bachelor’s degree in a major other than
linguistics, 24 units of upper-division coursework in linguistics with a
minimum of 3.0 GPA must have been completed, including:
LING 351 Introduction to Linguistic Phonetics & Phonology (3)
LING 406 Descriptive Linguistics (3)
LING 408 Syntax (3)
LING 412 Sociolinguistics (3)
LING 430 Historical Linguistics (3)
A student who has not completed one or more of the preceding four
courses may enroll in the required course(s) concurrently with graduate
coursework in the program.
If the student lacks the prerequisite number of linguistics courses, they
must be made up with at least a 3.0 GPA in such makeup coursework. In
the event that the student’s GPA in prerequisite Linguistics courses is less
than 3.0, six to nine units of probationary, adviser-approved coursework
Contact Mary Aboud
maboud@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
LINGUISTICS
Dr. Traci Statler
tstatler@fullerton.edu
M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
M.A.
Dr. Patricia Schneider-Zioga
pzioga@fullerton.edu
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may be assigned. If the GPA in these probationary courses is 3.0 or better,
the student may be classified. Some courses taken to make up qualitative
deficiencies may be credited toward the M.A. if completed with a “B”
(3.0) or better, and if applicable to the student’s particular study plan.
Courses taken to remove quantitative deficiencies may not be applied to
the M.A. program.
Knowledge of one foreign language is required (equivalent of Modern
Languages 317 course). Students without coursework in a foreign
language may demonstrate proficiency by a score of average or better on
the MLA-ETS Proficiency Examination for Advanced Students. Work
toward fulfillment of this requirement may be taken concurrently with
graduate work in linguistics.
Modifications of certain prerequisite requirements may be permitted in
exceptional circumstances.
A study plan must be developed and approved for admission to
classified graduate standing.
For more information, visit http://english.fullerton.edu/academics/
ling_grad_program/.
MATHEMATICS
M.A.
Option:
 Applied Mathematics
 Teaching Mathematics
 Special Topics
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
2784399
MH154
2783014
E-100G
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
http://math.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants are admitted in conditionally
classified standing with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better as
undergraduate mathematics majors in all upper-division mathematics
courses, or a combination of previous coursework and work experience
approved as equivalent by the graduate committee of the Mathematics
Department.
For more information, visit http://math.fullerton.edu/programs/master-sdegree-programs
College of Engineering & Computer
Science
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
To qualify for admission to a conditionally classified standing, students
must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree
program. In addition, applicants must meet the following departmental
requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, e.g.,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
 Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an institution
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 212024012, telephone 410-347-7700
Students not meeting the above requirements may be admitted at the
discretion of the graduate adviser and may be required to take additional
units of adviser-approved prerequisite coursework. The student must
Dr. Armando Martinez-Cruz
amartinez@fullerton.edu
Contact: Monica Ernandes
mernandes@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING –
General
Dr. Charles Lee
charleshlee@fullerton.edu
M.S.
Dr. Chean Chin Ngo
chngo@fullerton.edu
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demonstrate potential for graduate study by earning a grade point average
of 3.0 or higher in these courses.
Any student entering the Master of Science degree program without a
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering will also be required to complete courses
in the areas where the student is deemed to be deficient, prior to
beginning coursework for the Master’s degree.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/me/
memasters.asp.
MUSIC
M.A.
Dr. John Koegel
jkoegel@fullerton.edu
2783511
PA-220
College of the Arts
http://www.fullerton.edu/ARTS/mus
ic/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
M.M.
Dr. John Koegel
jkoegel@fullerton.edu
2783511
PA-220
http://www.fullerton.edu/ARTS/mus
ic/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Option:
 Music History &
Literature
 Music Education
 Piano Pedagogy
Concentration:
 Performance
 Theory-Composition
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
10/09/14
Three options are offered in the Master of Arts in Music program:
 Option I in music history and literature;
 Option II in music education; and
 Option III in piano pedagogy.
All students must have completed at least 29 units of upper-division
music coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. For the entrance audition in history and literature, applicants must submit an example of a
previously written research paper on a musical subject. Applicants to the
program in music education and to the program in piano pedagogy must
submit a 30-minute tape demonstrating their teaching technique in a
classroom situation, plus additional written materials.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ARTS/music/
music_programs.html
Applicants to the Master of Music program must have completed either
a Bachelor of Music degree in performance or composition with a 3.0
GPA in music coursework, or show evidence of equivalent rigorous
training. For the entrance audition, applicants in performance must
demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the 400 level, the level expected of
a performance major in the Bachelor of Music program at the time of the
senior recital; composition applicants must submit a portfolio of scores
for examination by the theory-composition faculty. For admission to the
programs in choral or instrumental conducting, applicants must show
evidence of substantial conducting coursework at the undergraduate level
plus practical experience. Further, to audition for entrance into the
program, each choral applicant must demonstrate conducting proficiency
with a mixed chorus and each instrumental applicant must demonstrate
conducting proficiency with a band or orchestra. Choral applicants must
also demonstrate basic vocal and keyboard proficiencies and vocal sight
reading ability. Under exceptional circumstances, a videotape may be
substituted for the live audition.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ARTS/music/
music_programs.html.
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NURSING
Dr. Penny Weismuller
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
Contact: Jennifer Crum
msn@fullerton.edu
Concentration:
 Nurse Anesthetist
 Nurse Educator
 Nursing Leadership
 Nursing LeadershipClinical Pathway
 School Nursing
 Women’s Healthcare:
Nurse Midwifery
 Women’s Healthcare:
Women’s Healthcare
Care Nurse Practitioner
EC-190
College of Health & Human
Development
http://nursing.fullerton.edu/prospecti
veStudent/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
2783336
EC-190
http://nursing.fullerton.edu/prospecti
veStudent/dnp/progoverview.asp
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
School of Nursing admission requirements and application procedures
vary by program and concentration; each MS concentration has a detailed
information/application packet describing these. The packets guide
applicants through both School of Nursing and university application
procedures, and can be found on the school’s website:
nursing.fullerton.edu.
For those interested in the Nurse Anesthetist concentration, additional
information (an online information session and print materials) please
visit: http://nursing.fullerton.edu/prospectiveStudent/msnCRNA/
progoverview.asp
M.S.
M.S.
M.S.
D.N.P.
10/09/14
2783336
Contact: Sarah Douville
dnp@fullerton.edu
Candidates seeking admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice
program must meet California State University, Fullerton and CSUF
School of Nursing requirements for admission (admission requirements
are equivalent for all Consortium schools).
Applicants seeking admission to the DNP program must have:
1) A master’s degree, from an accredited institution, in nursing or a
health-related field (i.e., public health or health administration)
and national certification as an APRN (CNM, CNS, CRNA or
NP) for preparation as clinicians, leaders or educators (direct care
track) OR
A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution in
nursing leadership or administration, nursing education or
community health nursing for preparation as nurse educators or
nurse leaders (indirect care track). National certification in a
clinical nursing specialty is required. Official transcripts from all
institutions ever attended
2) A grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in overall
graduate course work
3) Pre-requisite courses for admission include:
a) Master’s level courses in Advanced Physical/Health
Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and
Advanced Pharmacology for the direct care track only
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b) Master’s level courses in core nursing areas such as
nursing theory, research and transcultural nursing
c) Current, unrestricted California RN licensure or
eligibility and advanced practice national certification
and national furnishing/ prescriptive authority, if
applicable, CPR card, medical clearance, proper
automobile licensure and insurance.
4) Three letters of reference with completed recommendation
forms
5) A personal written statement of purpose
6) Official documentation of nursing practicum hours attained
during the master’s degree program or the post-master’s
certificate program
7) Completion of the School of Nursing Application and proof of
university application
8) Proof of meeting or plan to meet the CSUF Writing
Requirement 4
9) Completion of interviews and on-site writing sample, as
requested
Students are accepted into the DNP program once a year in the fall
semester. Admission to the program is a multi-step process.
 Applicants must apply to the university via csumentor.edu.
Current deadlines for applications can be found on the website
 Applicants must also complete a supplemental application and
submit it directly to the School of Nursing at CSUF. Details are
provided within the application and found on the School of
Nursing website. All required items must be submitted in one
packet to the School of Nursing
 Applications are evaluated by faculty, and selected candidates are
invited to attend a writing assessment
 Candidates will complete a computer-based writing assessment,
the details of which will be provided
 Applicants who pass the writing assessment will be scheduled for
interviews. If selected for an interview, the specific time and
location will be provided
 Once accepted into the program, students are required to
complete a background check, provide evidence of medical
clearance and required immunizations, and provide
documentation as required by the university and School of
Nursing
For more information, visit http://nursing.fullerton.edu/
prospectiveStudent/dnp/progoverview.asp.
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PHYSICS – General
M.S.
Dr. Ionel Tifrea
itifrea@fullerton.edu
2783366
MH610
M.A.
Dr. Matthew G Jarvis
mjarvis@fullerton.edu
2783521
UH-511
College of Natural Sciences &
Mathematics
http://physics.fullerton.edu/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must have:
1) a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
physics or a closely related field (students with majors other than
physics may be admitted with deficiencies); and
2) a grade-point average of 2.75 for upper-division courses in the
physics major.
For students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, mathematics or
other physical sciences, a GPA of 3.0 in upper-division major courses is
required. Applicants are also required to:
1) take the physics portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
either previously or within a year of application (the GRE
requirement can be waived for physics majors who enter with a
GPA of 3.6 or higher);
2) submit a one-page, 500-word maximum, typed statement of
purpose, explaining the student’s interest in taking a higher
degree in physics; and
3) submit three letters of recommendation.
4) Completed min 9 units of 300-level (or equivalent) Physics
courses & with C or better
International student applicants are required to pass the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 for the paper test.
For more information, visit http://physics.fullerton.edu/programs/mastersdegree.
College of Humanities & Social
Sciences
http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/graduate/
poli_sci.asp
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, acceptance into the M.A. in the political
science program requires a grade-point average of 3.0 in the major field
and in all political science courses. If the major is not in one of the social
sciences, the GPA requirement also applies to upper-division social
science courses taken. If a student’s GPA does not meet these criteria, the
student may appeal to the department’s graduate committee for a waiver.
Normally, admission to the master’s program requires that a student
possess a bachelor’s degree in political science, a minor in political
science or a major in an allied social science field with a minimum of 15
units of political science courses. For those without such a background,
the M.A. Coordinator may require the applicant to take a group of upperdivision political science courses at the 300 and/or 400 level (not more
than nine units of which will be at the 300 level) prior to admission to the
program. This requirement is to assure that the student will be prepared
for graduate-level work in the discipline of political science.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
10/09/14
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In addition to the above requirements, applicants need to submit a
writing sample to the M.A. Political Science Coordinator.
For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/graduate/
poli_sci.asp.
PSYCHOLOGY –
General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.A.
Dr. Melinda Blackman
mblackman@fullerton.edu
Contact: Kay Karlson
kkarlson@fullerton.edu
2783514
H830M
College of Humanities & Social
Sciences
http://hss.fullerton,edu/psychology
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
1) a 3.0 average in psychology coursework;
2) approved lower-division equivalent courses in psychology;
 Introductory Psychology (e.g., PSYC 101)
 Elementary Statistics (e.g., PSYC 201)
 Research Methods in Psychology (e.g., PSYC 202)
2) approved upper-division equivalent coursework, including
classes in history of psychology (e.g., PSYC 408) with a “B-”
(2.7) or better (if history of psychology is not completed prior to
entering the program it may be completed during the program);
and advanced statistics (e.g., PSYC 465) with a “B-” (2.7) or
better, completed prior to entering or within the first semester.
Also, four additional psychology classes completed from the
areas below; classes must be from four different areas and one
must be a lab class;
 Learning and Memory Cognition
 Information Processing
 Sensation and Perception
 Physiological/Biological/Social
 Personality
 Abnormal
 Clinical Developmental
3) satisfactory performance in the General (Verbal, Quantitative,
Analytical) and Advanced Subject/Psychology tests of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
4) three satisfactory letters of recommendation. One must be from a
psychology professor;
Admission to the program is based on competitive evaluation of
qualifications and is at the sole discretion of the Psychology Department’s
Graduate Studies Committee. New students are admitted to the Master of
Arts program in the fall only. Both the university and department
applications must be completed on time for full consideration. The
university application must be submitted online. Departmental
application forms may be obtained from
hss.fullerton.edu/psychology/masterofarts.asp.
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The M.S. Program accepts full-time students only. Part-time study is
not possible. Students must complete coursework in the prescribed
sequence. The program involves intensive fieldwork experience in clinical
settings, emphasizing careful supervision, which includes weekly
meetings with Psychology Department faculty and off-campus fieldwork
supervisors.
For more information, visit http://psychology.fullerton.edu/academics/
ms_prog.asp
PSYCHOLOGY
(Clinical)
M.S.
Dr. Jack Mearns
jmearns@fullerton.edu
Contact: Kay Karlson
kkarlson@fullerton.edu
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http://hss.fullerton.edu/psychology/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Applicants are rarely admitted with less than a 3.0
overall grade-point average. In addition, applicants who meet the
following requirements may be considered for classified graduate
standing upon development of an approved study plan:
1) a 3.0 grade-point average in psychology and 2.5 overall;
2) the following courses, or equivalent;
Lower Division
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology (3)
PSYC 201 Elementary Statistics (3)
PSYC 202 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
Upper Division
PSYC 341 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSYC 461 Psychological Testing (3) with a “B-” (2.7) or
better (completed prior to admission or within the first
semester)
PSYC 465 Advanced Psychological Statistics (3) with a “B” (2.7) or better (completed prior to admission or within
the first year)
3) satisfactory performance on both the General and Advanced
Psychology tests of the Graduate Record Examination;
4) three satisfactory letters of recommendation;
5) meet the university’s Writing Proficiency Requirement;
6) previous paid or volunteer work in a mental health setting, ideally
supervised by a licensed clinician;
7) empirical research (outside of coursework) supervised by a
professor. This may include independent study, honors thesis,
etc.; and
8) completion of a selection interview.
New students are admitted to the Master of Science program in the fall
only. Those admitted will be selected in the spring from the most
qualified applicants at the sole discretion of the department’s Graduate
Studies Committee. An interview of the finalists is required. In addition to
the university application, a departmental application form, obtainable at
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hss.fullerton.edu/psychology/ masterofscience.asp, must be completed.
University applications must be submitted online.
It may be possible for applicants who have minimal deficiencies in the
prerequisite requirements detailed above, but who are otherwise highly
qualified, to be admitted with conditionally classified graduate standing.
Provisions must be made for removal of deficiencies prior to the granting
of classified standing. For further information, consult the graduate
program adviser.
For more information, visit http://psychology.fullerton.edu/
academics/ms_prog.asp.
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Concentration:
 Criminal Justice
 Human Resources
 Public Finance
Management
 Urban Management
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Oct. 17
M.P.A.
M.P.A.
M.P.A.
M.P.A.
M.P.A.
Dr. Shelly Arsneault
sarsneault@fullerton.edu
Dr. Sarah Hill
shill@fullerton.edu
Admissions, Dr. Paul Peretz
pperetz@fullerton.edu
2783521
UH-511
College of Humanities & Social
Studies
http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/graduate/
pub_admin.asp
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants may be conditionally classified
with a grade-point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units
attempted.
A student who meets the above requirements may become a classified
student if all following conditions are met:
1) Completes a minimum of 12 semester units of undergraduate
coursework in the social sciences or business, six semester units
of which must have been upper-division level. At least one of the
courses must have been in economics. Upon recommendation of
the public administration faculty, suitable practical experience
may be substituted for a maximum of six units of the social science/business requirement;
2) completes a one-semester course in basic statistics;
3) satisfies at least one of the following GPA conditions:
 At least a 3.25 in the undergraduate major and 2.75 in the
last 60 units
 Between 2.75 and 3.24 in the undergraduate major, 2.5 in
the last 60 units, and at least 1000 combined score
(vocabulary and math) on the General Test of the Graduate
Record Exam
 Between 2.75 and 3.24 in the undergraduate major, 2.75 in
the last 60 units, and quality professional experience as
evaluated by the M.P.A. coordinator based on job
description, resume, two letters of reference and four years
of professional administrative service
 At least a 2.75 in the last 60 semester units and completion
of the first 12 units of adviser-approved coursework in this
program with a grade-point average of 3.25;
4) scores a minimum of 570 on the TOEFL (international students);
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5) approval of a study plan through consultation with the M.P.A.
coordinator.
For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/graduate/
pub_admin.asp.
PUBLIC HEALTH –
General
M.P.H.
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
2783316
KHS121
College of Health & Human
Development
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/hesc/mph/m
ph_overview.html
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Additional requirements for acceptance in the MPH
program include:
1) Copy of official transcript(s) from all college work sent directly
to the MPH Graduate program coordinator
2) A GRE (Graduate Records Exam) score
3) Two letters of recommendation
4) A narrative statement (300-500 words describing how the program relates to professional goals)
5) A current résumé
6) Completion of three units of statistics and research methods
(appropriate courses include statistics, epidemiology, research
methods, program design and evaluation, etc.) with a (B) 3.0 or
better
7) Appropriate education background for career track courses (nine
units or equivalent within specialized track. Professionals currently in field can demonstrate proficiency by coursework or by
portfolio review or similar supporting evidence).
8) Cumulative GPA of 2.7.
9) Paid or volunteer experience in public health, health education or
related health area
10) Communication skills utilizing a second language encouraged
It may also be possible for applicants who have minimal deficiencies in
prerequisite requirements, as detailed above, but are otherwise highly
qualified, to be admitted in conditionally classified graduate standing;
with provisions made for removal of deficiencies prior to the granting of
classified standing.
For further information, consult with the MPH Program Coordinator or
visit http://hhd.fullerton.edu/hesc/mph/ mph_overview.html.
2785304
MH166
College of Education
http://scied.fullerton.edu/MATS.html/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
University requirements include a baccalaureate from an accredited
institution and a grade-point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester
units attempted. In addition to the university requirements for admission,
acceptance in the MAT-S program is contingent upon candidates meeting
the following criteria.
1) Candidates must apply to the university through csu.mentor.org,
as well as submit the “Application for Admission to the MAT-S
Contact: Mary Aboud
maboud@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
SCIENCE EDUCATION
– General
Dr. Jasmeet Gill
jasmeetgill@fullerton.edu
M.A.T.
Monica Azimioara
mazimioara@fullerton.edu
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Degree Program” to the Science Education Programs Office. The
application is available from the Science Education Programs
Office at 657-278-2307, MH-527,
sciedreceptionist@exchange.fullerton.edu. The Science
Education Program application for the MAT-S must include:
a) two signed letters of recommendation;
b) a personal resume;
c) documentation of a teaching credential; and
d) a Statement of Purpose – one to two pages with
information about the candidate’s science area of
interest.
2) A teaching credential is normally required for classified standing.
In special circumstances, a MAT-S faculty adviser may agree to
work with a student who has not completed a teaching credential
program. For example, an applicant who teaches in a private
school or works in a museum may complete the MAT-S without
a teaching credential. In these cases, a MAT-S faculty adviser
will write a letter waiving the credential requirement for
classified standing.
3) Candidates must complete coursework equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in one of the sciences. (For the elementary track,
the baccalaureate degree is not normally in the sciences, but the
application must provide evidence of in-depth work within the
sciences beyond the minimum requirements for a multiple subject
teaching credential.)
4) Candidates must receive acceptance by a faculty project/thesis
adviser.
For more information, visit http://ed.fullerton.edu/seced/futurestudents/credential-programs/credentials-offered/science/.
SCREENWRITING –
General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.F.A.
Dr. Jule Selbo
jselbo@fullerton.edu
2787883
CP650-17
College of Communications
http://communications.fullerton.edu/
departments/rtvf/rtvf-mfa.asp
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Those applying to the Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting program
must first apply to California State University Fullerton for admission. In
addition to the university requirements for admission, acceptance in the
MFA Screenwriting program is contingent upon candidates meeting the
following criteria
1) Baccalaureate degree in Film, Theatre or Creative Writing OR
successful fulfillment of adviser-assigned coursework in Film
and/or TV.
2) Minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper-division coursework in the
major and minimum 2.75 in the last 60 units of undergrad work.
In order to consider your application to this graduate program, we will
need the following supplementary materials sent directly to our office via
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post (please do not send to the campus Admissions office, that will only
delay the process). All materials must be typewritten. Late submissions
will be considered as time and space in the program permits.
1) One (1) essay. In your essay, explain why you feel this is the
right program for you at this time in your life. (This should be
no longer than two pages.) Include your name, address, phone
and email address at the top of the essay.
2) Two (2) creative writing samples. The samples should best
represent you, such as: a film script (short or feature length),
and/or a play (short or full length), and/or a short story, and/or
another writing sample you think is appropriate. We will be
open to any imaginative piece of work that you feel represents
you.
3) Three (3) recommendations. These should be from teachers,
mentors or other applicable sources that are able to write
regarding your writing and/or work ethic. Each
recommendation should include an email address or phone
number where the person may be reached.
For more information, visit http://communications.fullerton.edu/
departments/rtvf/rtvf-mfa.asp.
SOCIAL WORK General
Concentration:
 Child Welfare
 Community Mental
Health
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.S.W.
M.S.W.
M.S.W.
Prof. Christine Ford
cford@fullerton.edu
2788452
EC-207
College of Health & Human
Development
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/msw/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 88
TOEFL paper exam: 575
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, requirements for admission to conditionally
classified standing in the program include:
 Commitment to a two-year cohort course of study for completion
of the M.S.W., or a three-year course of study
 Have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in the last 90
quarter units or last 60 semester units as documented by official
transcript(s) from all higher education institutions attended
 A strong liberal arts undergraduate foundation that is similar to
the undergraduate graduation requirements from the California
State University or University of California systems
 Evidence of language skills and/or cultural experiences
appropriate to the diverse communities to be served
 One year of paid or volunteer experience in a human service
context or related area
 Submission of a personal statement self-assessment essay.
Students must submit a written essay explaining why they would
be good candidates for the program, including a description of
their experience and/or commitment to social work, evidence of
personal qualifications, motivation and potential that shows
promise of becoming a successful social worker
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 Submission of three letters of reference, including professional
references and those from academic instructors
 Completion of an interview
 Submission of two applications – a CSU mentor (csumentor.edu)
application and the Department of Social Work application
submitted online to the department
 For international students from countries where English is not the
official language, a score of 575 on the paper exam is required. A
student scoring between 555-574 on the paper exam or 83-88 on
the Internet-based TOEFL may be admitted conditionally
depending upon an evaluation of the entire application file
 Accessibility Issues – Special accommodations for disabled
students will be made on an individual student, as-needed basis in
compliance with the CSUF Catalog (online catalog at
fullerton.edu/disabled
services/handbook/SupportiveServices.htm). Please contact the
instructor and department chair for more information
 Submission of an academic or professional piece of writing
 The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be submitted as an
optional form of documentation, but is not required
For more information, visit http://hhd.fullerton.edu/msw/.
SOCIOLOGY – General
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.A.
Dr. Dana Collins
dcollins@fullerton.edu
2783531
CP-900
College of Humanities & Social
Studies
http://hss.fullerton.edu/sociology/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must have a grade-point average
of 3.0 or better in the last 60 units of college work and a grade-point
average of 3.25 or better for all work in sociology. A minimum of 18
upper-division units in sociology is required, including the following
courses or their equivalents:
SOCI 302 Social Research Methods (3)
SOCI 303 Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)
SOCI 410 Theories of Social Behavior (3)
Courses in methods, statistics and theory must have been completed
within the last five years prior to application. Three letters of reference
attesting to the applicant’s academic potential, a statement of purpose and
a writing sample must be sent to the graduate coordinator. In some cases,
an interview may be required.
Students may be accepted as conditionally classified sociology majors
with either course or GPA deficiencies. Deficiencies must be corrected
within one year of admission to the program.
For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/sociology/
academics/graduate.asp.
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2783700
CS-522
College of Engineering & Computer
Science
http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/mse/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Admission Requirements
(for International Students)
SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING
(Accelerated Online)
M.S.
Dr. James Choi
jchoi@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Sept. 30
SPANISH - General
In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:
 For international students from countries where English is not the
official language, a TOEFL score of 550
 Introductory undergraduate software engineering course (CPSC
362 or equivalent work experience) and/or phone interview to
determine whether the student possesses work experience in the
area of software development to satisfy program prerequisites
(i.e., the equivalence of CPSC 362)
 Technology requirements as follows: e-mail account and
dependable internet connection.
For more information, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/mse/
generalinfo.asp.
M.A.
Dr. James Hussar
jhussar@fullerton.edu
2783534
H-835A
M.S.
Dr. Mori Jamshidian
mori@fullerton.edu
2784399
MH182
Concentration:
 Chicana/o Studies
College of Humanities & Social
Sciences
http://hss.fullerton.edu/mll/
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Students who did not complete the Spanish Bachelor of
Arts degree at Cal State Fullerton must also send a 5-7 page Spanish
writing sample and two letters of recommendation to the graduate adviser
in order to complete the application for admission to the program.
Candidates will need a B.A. with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Spanish,
consisting of at least 24 units (or equivalent) of upper-division studies. A
candidate presenting a bachelor of arts that has fewer than 24 upperdivision units in the language, or whose background is otherwise
inadequate, will be required to take additional courses with a minimum
GPA of 3.0 to build a full undergraduate major before beginning the
graduate program. The student must also demonstrate proficiency in
English, either by passing the English Writing Proficiency exam or
equivalent exam or by passing MLNG 301 or equivalent with a “C” (2.0)
or better.
Satisfactory evaluation of language proficiency by committee is also
required. Adaptations of certain admission requirements may be made for
promising international students.
For more information, visit http://hss.fullerton.edu/mll/academics/
spanish/ma_spanish.asp.
http://math.fullerton.edu/programs/
master-s-degree-programs/statistics
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Additional requirements for admission to conditional
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
STATISTICS – General
(online & in person)
10/09/14
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. Additional requirements for admission to conditional
classified standing in the program include:
 A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 in the last 60 semester
units attempted as documented by two official copies of
transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
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Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
10/09/14
classified standing in the program include:
1) Undergraduate major in math or statistics OR undergraduate
degree in related science with completion of
a) a 2-year calculus sequence,
b) a linear algebra course equivalent to MATH 250B
c) an upper division probability theory course
equivalent to Math 335
d) a statistical methods course equ8ivalent to MATH
338
e) and a computer programming course equivalent to
MATH 320 or CPSC 120 or 121
2) GPA of 3.0 in math and statistics courses and 2.5 in related
sciences or GPA deficiency removed by satisfactory completion
of committee-approved courses with grades of “B” or better
For more information, visit http://math.fullerton.edu/programs/masters-degree-programs/statistics
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
TOEFL paper exam: 570
Admission is competitive. Students must meet the CSU requirements
for admission to a master’s degree program. In addition, applicants will be
evaluated based on the following:
1) satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test
(GMAT). Students must score in the top 50 percent on the verbal,
quantitative and analytical writing areas;
2) a bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration
equivalent to the degree as offered at CSUF with at least an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) and ACCT 308 (or an equivalent
course or work experience). The degree must include equivalent
to passing MATH 135 with a “C” (2.0) or better. Courses in the
major are to be no more than seven years old. Courses in the
major must have at least a 3.0 (B) GPA, and courses with grades
lower than “C” (2.0) must be repeated.
3) Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than Business
Administration may be considered for admission. If admitted,
such students will be required to complete additional courses or
demonstrate proficiency as described in the next section
(Curriculum);
4) a minimum score of 570 on the paper exam or 90 on the internet
based (iBT) TOEFL is required (for international students); and
5) a recommendation from the MS Taxation Admission Committee
based upon a review of the above requirements, the student’s
“Statement of Purpose,” and prior work experience.
Additional coursework may be required of admitted students who
Contact: Monica Ernandes
mernandes@fullerton.edu
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: Nov. 1
TAXATION – General
TOEFL paper exam: 550
M.S.
Dr. Betty Chavis
bchavis@fullerton.edu
Contact: Diane Mazzey
dmazzey@fullerton.edu
2783173
SGMH4210
Mihaylo College of Business &
Economics
http://business.fullerton.edu/account
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holistically satisfy the criteria but are weak in one of the above areas.
For more information, visit http://business.fullerton.edu/
graduateprograms/mstax/.
THEATRE ARTS
Concentration:
 Acting
 Design & Technical
Production
 Directing
Application deadline for
Spring 2015: n/a
10/09/14
M.F.A.
Prof. David Nevell
dnevell@fullerton.edu
M.F.A.
M.F.A.
Contact: Debbie Bombrow
ddombrow@fullerton.edu
M.F.A.
2784782
CPAC130A
College of the Arts
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/theatre
dance/programs.html
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL paper exam: 550
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s
degree program. In addition, applicants must meet the following for
admission to the program:
1) B.A., B.F.A. or M.A. from an accredited college or university
with a major in theatre; or a degree in a related field and
extensive work in technical design and production, acting or
directing;
2) completion of an oral interview and satisfactory review of the
student’s portfolio or audition;
3) acceptance by the faculty;
4) minimum GPA of 3.0 in all upper-division undergraduate work in
theatre. A minimum GPA of 2.75 for the last half of the
undergraduate program is also required;
5) completion of any additional prerequisites which may be required
by the student’s individual committee prior to classification;
6) selection of a graduate adviser and committee. Total committee
membership should be three or four faculty members, including
the adviser;
Students who do not meet certain prerequisites may be considered for
admission in conditionally classified graduate standing. Consult the
graduate program adviser or visit http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/
theatredance/programs.html.
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