Mission Statement

  The mission of Cal State L.A.’s College of Extended Studies and International Programs (CESIP) is to offer a relevant range of learning experiences and professional development opportunities to make available the academic resources of the University to our local, regional, and international communities.

  Consistent with the goals of the University, the College’s programs meet the changing needs of the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural populations that we serve, needs that include professional certification, academic advancement, career training, language learning, test preparation, international travel/study, and personal enrichment.

Vision Statement

  We seek to enrich the lives and work of people in our communities by offering the resources of the university to meet the public’s needs for personal growth and professional development.