The Tseng College offers courses, seminars, workshops and certificate programs to meet the professional development and career needs of individuals and professional groups. Students in these classes earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of class participation. CEUs cannot be converted to academic credit units in the California State University system. These 900-level courses are identified by "CEU" following the course's unit value.
These courses become part of the student's CSUN academic record, but a student's performance has no effect on his/her overall grade point average. However, grade point average minimums are required for most Certificates in Advanced Professional Development.
800-Level and 499-Level Classes: The Tseng College offers University courses designed for individuals, professionals and groups seeking vocational improvement or career advancement. These 800- and 499-level courses, and 421-level courses in the psychology department, generate Extension credit. However, these units cannot be applied to a degree or credential at CSUN. (An "EC-PD" following the course's unit value denotes Extension Credit for Professional Development.)
Continuing Liberal Education
The Tseng College offers a wide array of courses in the arts, humanities and sciences. The university is not only a vibrant and evolving center of scholarship and teaching but also is becoming the San Fernando Valley's hub for the arts, live entertainment and lifelong learning.
Distance and Online Learning
This is a university outreach program that provides quality education for those studentsnot on the CSUN campus. The program offers customized online instruction, complete satellite-capable video conferencing facilities, fully produced "Internet Plus" courses with CD-ROM or DVD, and blended courses that provide the right mix of distance and on-site instruction.
International Programs
These programs provide English study for non-native speakers. Offerings include intensive English (for university preparation, customized study or personal enrichment) and individual classes for community members.
Intersession
This program is offers many courses during the first four weeks in January. As in Summer Session, most of the classes are drawn from the university's degree programs and are taught primarily by the university's regular faculty.
Open University
This unique program offers access to thousands of Cal State Northridge courses each spring and fall. It allows students to enroll in credit courses in order to work on degree requirements; pursue personal, intellectual, or career interests; test academic ability in a university setting; improve grade point average; and increase awareness of today's world without formally applying or being admitted to the university.
Program Development and Instructional Design
This is the professional development, training and consultation arm of the Tseng College. Its courses are designed to meet the education and training needs of business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations and education. Courses are taught by outstanding faculty members drawn from the university's academic programs as well as practitioners from companies, local government agencies and the professional community.
Summer Session
Summer Session offers more than 1,000 courses each summer during three sessions. The program includes courses taken primarily from the university's degree programs and taught mainly by the university's regular faculty. Most courses are six weeks in length.
