Certificate Programs and Advisors

How to Apply

  • Apply to the university online at . Please note that graduate students must apply to the university AND to a specific graduate program.
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to Enrollment Services by the established program deadline below for domestic applicants.
  • International Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early during the application period, see .
  • Many departments also require supplemental information, such as an additional application form or letters of reference. Links to information on program specific requirements are available below. These additional items must be submitted directly to the department by the program's deadline listed below. You must check with the program for specific information on these requirements.
  • For additional information regarding the application process, please visit Enrollment Services' website. Contact departmental graduate advisors for additional program-specific information.
 Certificate ProgramsAdvisorDepartment Application DeadlineLinks
Biomedical Illustration

Robin Richesson (Art)

Robin.Richesson@csulb.edu 

562-985-1067

Kelly Young (Biology)

Kelly.Young@csulb.edu

562- 985-4859

Spring 2024:

Closed

Fall 2024:

January 15, 2024

Biotechnology

Lisa Klig

562-985-2424

LS.Klig@csulb.edu

Spring 2024:

November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

April 1, 2024

Department Website
Latino Health

Toni Espinoza

Toni.Espinoza-ferrel@csulb.edu

562-985-4014

Spring 2024:

October 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

April 1, 2024

Latin American Studies

Jayne Howell

562-985-5192

562-985-5171 - Department

Jayne.Howell@csulb.edu

Spring 2024:

October 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Legal Studies in the Liberal Arts

Jason Whitehead 

Jason.Whitehead@csulb.edu

562-985-4712

Spring 2024:

Closed

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Professional Writing 

William Griswold

William.Griswold@csulb.edu

562-985-4234

Spring 2024:

November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages

Rebekha Abbuhl 

Rebekha.Abbuhl@csulb.edu

Spring 2024:
October 1, 2023

Fall 2024:                 April 1, 2024

Gerontology

Maria Claver 

Maria.Claver@csulb.edu

562-985-4495

Spring 2024:
October 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Department Website

 

Geographic Information Science

Gary Hytrek

Gary.Hytrek@csulb.edu

562-985-2091

Spring 2024:
November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:         June 1, 2024

 

Urban Studies

Gary Hytrek

Gary.Hytrek@csulb.edu

562-985-2091

Spring 2024:
November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Nursing Education 

Spring 2024:

September 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

January 15, 2024

 
Religious Studies

Sophia Pandya

Sophia.Pandya@csulb.edu

562-985-2598

Spring 2024:

November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Recreation Therapy

 Heewon Yang

Heewon.Yang@csulb.edu

562-985-1495

Spring 2023:

November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Translation Studies

Clorinda Donato 

Clorinda.Donato@csulb.edu

562-985-4621

Spring 2024:

November 1, 2023

Fall 2024:

June 1, 2024

Department Website