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California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino , California ,United States

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts

A Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts represents a broad, interdisciplinary approach to earning a higher education degree. The Liberal Arts B.A. is designed for students, who might not necessarily desire a career in education, to obtain a multidisciplinary degree that is transferable to many of the needs of the twenty-first century.

All Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts students should give special attention to the following points before they begin their course work:

Grades in lower division courses (2999 and below) must be a "C-" or better

Grades in upper division courses (3000 and above) must be a "C" or better.
Some courses can be counted towards multiple requisites so, upon admission and frequently thereafter, be sure to seek consultation from the Liberal Studies Programs Coordinator. Consultation should be obtained at least once a semester.
Assessments are a required component of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and are found under Culminating Experience. All entering freshmen and transfer students must enroll in CAL 2970 during one of the first two semesters of enrollment at CSUSB. All students must enroll in CAL 5900 ineither of their last two semesters before graduation. 

Please note that students may choose to pursue a second minor and/or a certificate program at CSUSB instead of and as an optional means to fulfill the Focus Field requirement.

Intakes

  • June
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) has a variety of job opportunities, ranging from faculty positions to administrative and student support roles, and even opportunities for students. The university's growing budget and increasing number of staff positions indicate a potential for continued employment opportunities. Specific openings can be found on the university's career website, HigherEdJobs, and Indeed. 

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a leading intellectual and cultural hub in Inland Southern California. Established in 1965 at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, we serve over 20,000 students annually and graduate about 4,000 each year. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus extension in the Coachella Valley fosters a student-centered learning community focused on intellectual, environmental, economic, and cultural enrichment. CSUSB is known for hosting the highest diverse student body in the Inland Empire and the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments among California public universities. 

Thank you for your interest in a career at CSUSB. Please review the links below to explore our current opportunities. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or certificate objective, or where approved, may have no program objective. Depending on the objective, the CSU will consider an application for admission as follows:

General Requirements — The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post-baccalaureate studies at a CSU are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.
Specifically, a student shall at the time of enrollment:
Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate university authorities;
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended;
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted; and
Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate university authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a university may make exceptions to these criteria.

You must also meet the general application requirements stated above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) or IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score) or completion of level 6 of CSUSB English Language Program.