California State University – Stanislaus
California State University, Stanislaus is an exceptional public university that, because of its student-friendly size and commitment to excellence, is able to offer all the benefits of a private education. CSU Stanislaus offers baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, business and education, as well as teaching credentials, master’s degree programs, and other professional studies.
CSU Stanislaus continues to emphasize quality and excellence in education and to respond to the needs of its diverse student population. Through a strong commitment to diversity and educational equity, CSU Stanislaus helps all students reach their full potential.
California State Legislature established what was then called Stanislaus State College. The college was first accredited in 1964. Classes began on the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in September, 1960, and the college moved to its current location five years later, and was awarded university status.
California State University, Stanislaus offers 34 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master’s programs.
Library
The University Library building was originally named for founding president Dr.J. Burton Vasché. The library currently holds over 361,000 volumes, as well as having approximately 600 current subscriptions to print periodicals. In addition, the Print Periodicals section houses 1500 additional back issues of titles available in print and microfilm.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business (for Business Majors)
- Agricultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Studies
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Cognitive Studies
- Communication Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- Ethnic Studies
- Finance
- Gender Studies
- General Business
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Kinesiology (formerly Physical Education & Health)
- Liberal Studies: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education and Health
- Physics and Physical Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Theatre
Graduate Programs
Doctoral Programs
- Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Master’s Programs
- Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Business Administration (E.M.B.A.)
- Business Administration: Finance, International Finance (M.S.B.A.)
- Child Development (an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Child Development concentration)
- Criminal Justice (M.A.)
- Ecology and Sustainability (M.S.)
- Education (M.A.)
- Physical Education
- English (M.A.)
- Genetic Counseling (M.S.)
- History (M.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A./M.S.)
- M.A.
- Marine Science (M.S.)
- Nursing (M.S.)
- Psychology (M.A.)
- Psychology (M.S.)
- Public Administration (M.P.A.)
- Social Work (M.S.W.)
- Educational Credential Programs
Colleges
- College of the Arts (COA)
- College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS)
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)
- College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNS)
Contact Details
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, California 95382
Official Website: http://www.csustan.edu/
