Academic Programs

Certificate in Business Management

This program is designed as an overview of basic business skills across the spectrum of business disciplines. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing an MBA, but coming from an undergraduate major other than business and economics.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Manufacturing

In collaboration with the CSU Los Angeles College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology, the College of Extended Studies and International Programs (CESIP) offers a bachelor's degree completion program in engineering on the campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita.

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Entry Level Master's Program in Nursing

Offered in collaboration with the CSU Los Angeles School of Nursing, the Entry Level Master's Program in Nursing (ELMN) is for non-RN students who already hold a previous bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing. Successful completion of the program leads to a Master of Science degree in Nursing.

The College of Extended Studies and International Programs (CESIP) is pleased to collaborate with CSU Los Angeles’ renowned School of Music in offering three innovative academic programs:

Orff Schulwerk Program (Music Education)

This program, based on pedagogy employing Carl Orff's music coupled with movement, provides music educators with a curriculum for teaching music through active music-making. This may include singing, movement, instrumental ensemble playing, and use of special instruments. Special topics include multicultural music traditions, folk dance, and storytelling.

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Summer Choral Music Festival (Music Performance)

This festival provides singers and conductors an intensive week-long session of classes, rehearsals, guest lectures, and coaching sessions leading to a Saturday evening choral performance. A guest composer is often featured in residence.

Three-Summer Master of Music in Choral Conducting (Choral Conducting)

A student attending three seven-week summer residency sessions may qualify for the Summer Master of Music degree, equivalent to the Masters of Music (Choral Conducting) degree offered by the Department of Music and accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Each intensive summer session prepares the student in areas of: choral pedagogy, performance practice, and applied vocal/choral training. One week of the program corresponds with Summer Choral Festival week. Note: at least 12-quarter units from an accredited university, or from a regular quarter at Cal State LA, are also required to complete this degree).

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