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California State University, Northridge

Los Angeles , California ,United States

College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum Graduate Certificate

The College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum Certificate enhances a teacher’s knowledge and skills about preparing secondary school students for college and career readiness. The certificate helps educators support students in becoming prepared for their future careers.

The program covers a range of topics, including analyzing historical and current policies, theories, and research related to college and career readiness. You will also learn how to design project-based activities that align with state and local curriculum standards. The program also emphasizes cross-cultural and historical perspectives to help students develop a better understanding of the factors that influence college and career readiness. By completing this program, educators will be able to implement effective teaching practices that can help students succeed in their future careers.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

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

As a destination workplace, California State University, Northridge attracts, develops, and maintains a diverse workforce of over 4,000 engaged and committed faculty and staff.
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. We invite you to explore your career opportunities to work with others who are making a difference.

At CSUN, We Value:

  • Commitment to Teaching, Scholarship, & Active Learning.
  • Commitment to Excellence.
  • Respect for All People.
  • Alliances with the Community.
  • Encouragement of Innovation, Experimentation, & Creativity.

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

You must first meet the following university requirements:

  • Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended 
  • Have satisfied one of the following conditions: 
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
  •  Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Cambridge C1 Advanced English (formerly CAE) = 180

DET – Duolingo English Test = 105

IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System = 6.5

PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English = 58

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language = Internet Based score: 80 Paper-based score: 550