School Details
California State University-Fullerton, a leading institution of higher education, celebrates student success through innovative, collaborative curriculums. A pioneer in inclusion and diversity, Cal State Fullerton pushes students towards economic success and quality professional development.
CSU-Fullerton offers online bachelor’s degree programs to the working adult, balancing family, work and valuable education. Bachelor’s programs include humanities and business. Online certificate programs encompass marketing, management, design and more.
More online, at Cal State Fullerton:
- Same rigorous coursework as is offered on campus
- Extension and international programs
- Online educator programs for teachers looking for specialization
Accreditation & Licensing
California State University-Fullerton is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
California State University in Fullerton offers an online BA in Humanities and Social Sciences degree completion program. This program combines interdisciplinary work in various academic fields across the humanities and social sciences. The 100% online curriculum will develop your communicative, collaborative, and analytical skills. Likely courses include:
- Traditional Cultures of the World
- Race and Relationships
- Cities and Nature
- Historical Writing
- Culture and Art
Graduates have a deep understanding of identity and culture, which are tools that are applicable for any career path.
Business
California State University in Fullerton offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree completion course. This program is designed for busy working professionals seeking to become effective managers. As an added value, you have the option to take this program as part of a cohort program, meaning that you take a suite of classes with the same group of peers. This results in closer collaboration and ready-made professional contacts.
The core courses will target the essential business disciplines of accounting, economics, operations management, international business, finance and marketing.
Gain the skills you need to advance your HR career with a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from CSU Fullerton. This convenient program is designed to be completed in just seven months online. Courses prepare HR leaders to guide organizational development and change within their workplace. Graduates will be able to provide their companies a significant competitive advantage through effective HR Management.
Students will study topics in:
- HR management
- Organizational behavior
- Organizational development and change
Computer Science & IT
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is designed to combine theoretical and practical applications of the multifaceted responsibilities associated with IT management. This online information technology degree increases knowledge in information technology management and data science. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for all modes of modern management practice, including managing and capitalizing on technologies and aligning organizational strategies with technical strategies.
In addition to the required courses, admitted students of the online program must attend a weekend-long orientation at the Fullerton campus for individual assessment and understanding of the technology and training. Upon successful of the minimum required courses, graduate students must complete a capstone course and present an electronic portfolio to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the MSIT program primary objectives and application in the professional environment.
The Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Data Science is an online data science degree for those interested in advancing their knowledge in this field. With this program you will gain knowledge, skills, and experience in data processing and analytics within business. This includes articulating strategies and methods for the effective use and management of data storage and analytics in organizations. While you are building knowledge and understanding to support computing services, this program offers the flexibility to complete courses on your own schedule. Plus, students gain an instant network of support and networking with the others in their cohort that will complete the program with them.
In addition to the required courses, admitted students of the online program must attend a weekend-long orientation at the Fullerton campus for individual assessment and understanding of the technology and training. Upon successful of the minimum required courses, graduate students must complete a capstone course and present an electronic portfolio to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the MSIT program primary objectives and application in the professional environment.
The Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in IT Management is an online it management degree for those interested in furthering their knowledge in the field through a flexible option. With this degree, you will study the data communications and telecommunications requirements to support managed IT and cloud computing services. The curriculum also covers systems development processes, programming concepts, e-commerce, and more. You will gain practical knowledge in cybersecurity and cyberinsurance as you complete this program along with a cohort of students thar provide an instant support network and professional networking.
In addition to the required courses, admitted students of the online program must attend a weekend-long orientation at the Fullerton campus for individual assessment and understanding of the technology and training. Upon successful of the minimum required courses, graduate students must complete a capstone course and present an electronic portfolio to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the MSIT program primary objectives and application in the professional environment.
Education
Those with a bachelor’s degree looking to incorporate technology into the classroom find an option with the Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology. This online instructional design graduate certificate provides advanced-level courses focusing on practical and theoretical applications of technology in the educational environment.
Graduates bring their knowledge and skills into the classroom to help students achieve more. Besides learning technology across the curriculum, the online instructional design coursework covers such topics as:
- Technology and professional development
- Web design for instruction
- Distance education issues and trends
- Technology and problem-solving
The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design provides the foundation of technology and instructional design. The online program helps you develop your skills in using web authoring software to design online trainings.
Credits earned in this online instructional design graduate certificate program apply toward the MS in Instructional Design and Technology, should you choose to continue your education. For those not ready to commit to a master’s degree program, CSUF offers a Level II certificate to further your knowledge and skills.
The online courses cover the science of learning. Students create online learning experiences using Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate. Other classes focus on instructional design fundamentals in the e-learning environment.
Topics of study include:
- Instructional design and web authoring tools
- Issues in E-learning and the design process
- Implementation, management, and program evaluation
- Systematic approaches to digital design and development
The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / Education for Social Justice aims to meet the needs and strengths of diverse learners. This online curriculum and instruction master’s degree prepares educators involved in today’s linguistically and culturally diverse communities and schools.
By examining education and schooling with a social justice lens, graduates prepare to address a broad range of socio-cultural dimensions in current and historical contexts. With a goal of creating inclusion and equity within education settings, the online curriculum and instruction coursework focuses on such topics as:
- Ethnicity/race
- (Dis)ability
- Sexual orientation
- Nationality and migration status
Do you want to be an educational technology leader in your district? California State University in Fullerton offers a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Educational Technology. This online master’s in instructional design focuses on introducing school-aged children and young adults to technology. The highly-collaborative curriculum teaches you to blend technology-based courses into your traditional academic curriculums. You will work side by side with instructors who are experts in their field as well as peers who are passionate about educational technology. Graduates fully understand working with the processes, energy systems, robots, and computers integral to the modern technology industry.
The online Master of Science in Education in Literacy and Reading program integrates contemporary reading concepts into practical pedagogical practice. The cohort format allows you to build a support network and create professional relationships that will outlast your time in the program. The curriculum covers courses such as literacy assessment, literacy curriculum design, and strategic interventions. Graduates will excel in areas of curriculum creation and linguistics while displaying a socio-cultural understanding within the teaching field.
Graduates go on to become:
- Reading coaches
- District literacy specialists
- Teacher trainers
- Community college professors
The online Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Special Education program is designed to help practicing special educators upgrade their skills. You will be exposed to new ideas in special education and prepare for a leadership role. You will learn to critically analyze and evaluate empirically based research, creating new approaches to aid in student success.
Emphasis tracks include:
- Early childhood special education
- Collaborative-consultation
- Mild/Moderate disabilities
- Moderate/Severe disabilities
The online education degree with a concentration in Transformative Teaching in Secondary Education program teaches classroom teachers contemporary concepts and new ideas about grade 6-12 instruction. This program is designed to help career secondary classroom teachers upgrade their skills, become informed about new ideas in secondary teaching and prepare for curriculum leadership roles in public and private schools.
The program provides a variety of exit options, including National Board certification. This program is offered in a cohort format, allowing you to progress through the program with the same group of peers. Coursework focuses on curriculum design, research, instructional and assessment strategies, integration of technology, and reflection skills.
The Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology offers flexibility to meet the schedules of working professionals. This online instructional design master’s degree appeals to those in education, corporate settings, and the military.
Career changers also look to this program to sharpen their knowledge of technology in teaching. Other applications of this program include corporate training and curriculum development.
Besides appealing to those working in curriculum development in virtual and multimedia settings for all levels of education, this online instructional design program fulfills the needs of the following professions:
- Web developers
- Software consultants
- Instructional technology trainers
- Instructional designers
Engineering
The online Master of Science in Environmental Engineering program covers advanced topics critical to the practice of environmental engineering. The curriculum provides a contemporary survey of environmental topics and practical preparation for work in the field. You will work side by side with instructors who are experts in their field as well as peers who are passionate about environmental engineering. Coursework covers water supply and treatment, solid waste management, hydraulics and hydrology, and air pollution controls. The program culminates in a team-based capstone experience, simulating what might be encountered in a professional environment.
California State University in Fullerton offers an online Master of Science degree in Software Engineering. The program prepares graduates to excel in their current careers or enhance their marketability for new ventures. The program delves into the industry standards of the development of software, software architecture, testing, and project management. Courses cover a range of models and processes, including Agile, Scrum, SESC framework, maintenance metrics, Attribute-Driven Design, and more.
Psychology & Human Services
Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology online through California State University-Fullerton. This program is designed as a broad-based, practical degree-completion program for the working adult or nontraditional student. Studies include but are not limited to:
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Criminology
Through a cohort model, students are able to cultivate relationships with classmates as well as build a professional network. Online courses are led by the same faculty who teach on-campus, who provide active involvement in techniques of distance learning and student research projects. Students have the opportunity to take on advanced, upper-division work throughout this program, allowing for a professionally-centered education with Cal State East Bay online.