What Distinguishes the Tseng College

CAREFULLY AND INNOVATIVELY DESIGNED PROGRAMS:: The Tseng College crafts each educational offering to provide a valid and valuable learning experience.

Whether a one-day seminar, an intensive series or a course of study leading to a certificate or degree, our programs are designed to ensure that students achieve their learning goals. Teams of accomplished scholars and teachers, respected practitioners and dedicated specialists in instructional design and adult learning develop our programs, which are regularly reviewed and strengthened to meet changing needs.
THE "UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE":: The advantage of being part of California State University, Northridge is reflected in The Tseng College's offerings, which incorporate current professional best practices relevant to each field of study.

With resources crossing many disciplines, universities traditionally encourage active thinking in addition to the acquisition of course content. University study gives students not only practical skills and abilities needed for professional success but also the broader perspective and deeper understanding essential to meeting the challenges posed by new knowledge, practices and technologies.
INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE:: The Tseng College's offerings meet or exceed the most rigorous instructional quality expectations.

The Tseng College works with CSUN's academic departments to identify accomplished instructors for each program. Our programs are taught by regular university faculty who have experience working with midcareer professionals, equally distinguished faculty from sister institutions, and practitioners who are well respected in their fields.
A FOCUS ON LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES:: Programs offered by The Tseng College provide both participants and employers with a high level of confidence because they meet well-defined educational goals.

The consistent achievement of successful learning outcomes is the principal goal that guides our program design. It similarly guides the development of assignments and a grading system that enables us to measure the level of mastery for each participant. Our approach ensures that students achieve the stated educational objectives and are prepared to put their new knowledge and skills to work in the desired professional context.
AN ENDURING EDUCATIONAL RECORD:: CSUN transcripts provide a reliable record of all of a student's educational achievements at the university – a distinctive advantage for students and employers alike.

Student transcripts are accessible over the career span and cover not only academic degrees, credentials and credit certificate programs, but also participation in courses and programs that earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
NOTE: CEUs are nationally recognized units for noncredit, post-secondary study, established by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training.
EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES:: We custom design our support services to match the needs of our offerings and ensure that our programs have high rates of on-time and successful completion.

The Tseng College supports a wide range of offerings, from campus-based courses to contracted programs at various off-site locations to distance learning. One example of the quality of our support is the accessibility of program directors and coordinators to students and sponsoring organizations, who can get quick answers to questions by phone or e-mail. We also are able to reach beyond our own resources when necessary to bring in and coordinate any special support services that a program may require.
ACCESS AND CONVENIENCE:: The Tseng College specializes in designing programs with formats, delivery modes and sites that are convenient and accessible to midcareer professionals and their sponsoring organizations.

Our weekend and evening class meetings, multiple-site program locations and online learning opportunities provide attractive options for working adults with time and distance constraints.
EXTRAORDINARY VERSATILITY:: Breaking new ground in advanced professional and corporate education, a number of our programs have won regional and national recognition for their excellence and innovativeness.

The Tseng College enjoys this degree of success because of the exceptional professionalism of our staff and the strong network of regional and national relationships that we have established with other educational institutions.
GLOBAL REACH:: The Tseng College maintains a number of collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, industry groups and trade associations around the world – a valuable resource for employers with projects of international scope.

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What Distinguishes the Tseng College