Applying to the GCBA Program

Because the GCBA program is a graduate credit-certificate program, the course work, grades, and certificate award will become a part of the participant’s permanent academic record for post-baccalaureate study at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

Application Deadlines

Term	GCBA Program	International GCBA Program
Fall, 2008	July 1, 2008	-
Fall, 2009	April 1, 2009	Please contact Jesse.Knepper@csun.edu for deadline and program information

Based on demand, we offer one or more cohorts per academic year. Please see schedules page for updated information.

Applicants must submit:

Online

• Online application, including a 500-word statement describing why the applicant is interested in the GCBA certificate and how enrollment in this program will contribute to his/her growth and success.

By Mail

• Applicant’s resumé

• Original or certified copies of all official academic records/transcripts to Admission and Client Services

• Application fee of $55 (nonrefundable)

The GCBA Program
Registration and Client Services
California State University, Northridge
The Tseng College
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330-8343

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To be admitted to the GCBA Program, applicants must possess:

1. At least one year of suitable professional work experience
2. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
3. No less than a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter academic units attempted, independent of when the bachelor’s degree was granted. The entire academic term in which the 60-90 units began will be used in this calculation. Postgraduate course work is included in the calculation only if it consists of standard academic offerings at the upper-division level (third year/junior level or above). Nonstandard credit offerings (professional training, CEU courses, nondegree or other professional credit) are not included in the calculation. Participants with less than a 2.5 GPA will not be considered for the program.
4. Required English Language Skills for International Students:
   

TOEFL requirements:	Computer Test (CBT)	Paper Test (PBT)	Internet Test (IBT)
Applicants may be admitted to The regular GCBA program with these TOEFLscores.	213	550	79
The summer International GCBA track with these TOEFL scores.	173-212	500-549	61-78
The spring International GCBA track with these TOEFL scores.	133-172	450-499	45-60
Applicants may be admitted to The regular GCBA program with this IELTS score.	6.5

Those who do not meet the TOEFL score minimum requirements do not qualify for direct admission to the GCBA program. However, those with a TOEFL score below 213 (CBT), 550 (PBT), 79 (IBT) or IELTS score below 6.5 are eligible to enroll for this program via the special pathway for international applicants. This program includes intensive English language and preparation for study at an American university. Visit the international pathway page for details.