CSU REVIEW

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In the California State University, an undergraduate program or campus is designated as impacted when the number of applications received in the first month of the filing period is greater than the available spaces. Such programs or campuses are authorized to use supplementary admission criteria to screen applicants.

Students interested in an impacted program or campus must apply for admission during November 1996 for admission in fall 1997. Applications for admission to impacted programs and campuses are not accepted after the first month of the filing period. Applicants to programs that are impacted at every CSU campus where offered may wish to file multiple applications to maximize consideration for admission.

Applicants to locally impacted programs (those where the program is impacted at one or more but not all campuses) may designate an alternate campus that offers the same program. In such cases, if the applicant is not accommodated in the locally impacted program, the application may be redirected to an alternate campus in the same major and the filing of additional applications is unnecessary. However, applications cannot be redirected to other impacted campuses or programs.

Consideration for admission to any impacted program is contingent on first meeting the regular admission requirements for the CSU. Supplementary admission criteria are used to screen all applicants for admission to impacted programs, including those students currently enrolled at the campus in other majors and seeking access to the impacted program.

Included in this Review are brief descriptions of supplementary admission criteria used to screen applicants to impacted programs and campuses. Counselors and prospective applicants are cautioned that these statements are limited to a general overview of the criteria. More detailed descriptions of the supplementary criteria are sent to applicants upon receipt of their applications.

Architecture and Physical Therapy are impacted at all CSU campuses offering the programs. Occupational Therapy at San Jose and Communication and Community Health Education majors at San Diego are newly impacted for 1997-98.

Social Work at Chico is no longer impacted.

Students seeking access to impacted programs must apply during the first month of the filing period. The critical dates in some campus listings refer to the impacted program and are in addition to filing dates that pertain to admission to the campus.

CPSU San Luis Obispo continues to receive more applications than can be accommodated in most programs.

San Luis Obispo has adopted a Multi Criteria Admission (MCA) process to determine eligibility for undergraduate admission. Information on the MCA process is provided to all San Luis Obispo applicants.

Freshman applicants are evaluated on the basis of grade point average in college preparatory courses, overall GPA, completion of additional college preparatory courses, test scores, extracurricular activities, and major-related work experience.

Transfer candidates are evaluated on the basis of major-specific courses completed, general education courses completed, grade point average, work experience, and extracurricular activities. The MCA process also considers nonacademic factors that contribute to campus diversity. Students may also be considered for admission based on special talents, interests, or experiences.

All applicants, regardless of class level, are required to meet supplementary criteria. First-time freshman applicants for the fall term are urged to take the SAT I or ACT either at the October or November test administrations.

Applicants offered conditional admission must submit final transcripts, test scores, and other materials required to complete the application portfolio and confirm their intent to enroll by submitting a Student Intent to Register (SIR) form. Completed portfolios are reviewed to verify admission eligibility and, at that time, applicants are notified of formal admission to the university.

Sonoma State University has been authorized to conduct a three-year admission experiment to address retention and graduation of students and enrollment of students who are disadvantaged educationally or economically. To help achieve this goal, Sonoma State University will extend the initial filing period to three months. All applications received prior to February 1, 1997 will be evaluated on the basis of academic achievement.

Students seeking admission to any major at San Diego State University are advised to apply by December 15, 1996. Applications to impacted programs must be filed during the first month of the filing period.

Architecture

Pomona: Fall quarter only

· Admission of first-time freshmen, lower division transfers and continuing Cal Poly students with fewer than 18 transferable quarter units will be based on the Eligibility Index.

· Transfer applicants and continuing Cal Poly students with 18 or more transferable quarter units - overall GPA in transferable courses.

· Minimum advanced standing prerequisites for ARC 103 or second year: 8 quarter units of architecture design courses; English 104 and 105 and Math 106.

· Minimum advanced standing prerequisites for ARC 203 or third year: 24 quarter units of architecture design courses; English 104 and 105; Math 106; and Physics 121 and 122 (or equivalent).

· After determination of eligibility, portfolio will be requested and reviewed for placement in design.

· November 1-30 - Filing period for the following fall (some who apply during this period, based upon evaluation of transcripts and portfolio, will be admitted the preceding summer in advanced standing).

· March 3 - Transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office.

San Luis Obispo: Fall only

See statement on San Luis Obispo on page 2.

Business Administration

San Diego: Fall and Spring

All applicants must apply in pre-business major (05011). To advance to an upper division major, students must have completed 56 transferable units and nine prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better (accounting majors must complete eight prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C or better). The prerequisite courses may not be taken credit/no credit.

· In addition, the applicant must have earned a 2.4 GPA in all college work and in all work completed at SDSU.

· All students must have passed the SDSU mathematics and writing competency examinations.

· Prerequisite courses: Accounting 201 and 202 (Accounting Fundamentals), FIN 140 (Legal Environment of Business), IDS 180 (Principles of Information Systems), IDS 290 (Written Communications in Business), Econ 101, 102 (Principles of Economics), Math 119 or Econ 201 (Statistics), and Math 120 (Calculus for Business Analysis). Accounting majors may omit IDS 290. Equivalent transfer courses may be used to satisfy the SDSU courses listed.

· Students who do not meet the GPA requirements may petition for special consideration. Contact the Undergraduate Business Advising Office for information (619) 594-5828.

San Luis Obispo: All quarters

See statement on San Luis Obispo on page 2.

Communication

San Diego: Students will be admitted as pre-majors with emphasis in Advertising or Public Relations.

To advance to the upper division major, students must:

· Complete 56 semester units with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

· Complete all lower division major prerequisites with grades of C (2.0 or better).

· Pass the journalism Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP) test.

Criminal Justice Administration

San Diego: Fall and Spring

· Students entering SDSU will be admitted as pre-criminal justice administration students.

· To advance to the upper division criminal justice administration major, students must have completed 56 transferable units, including all of the 15 prerequisite units. Prerequisite courses may not be taken credit/no credit.

· Prerequisite courses include Criminal Justice Administration 200, Political Science 102, Sociology 101 and 150, and a 3-unit course in elementary statistics, or their equivalents. Criminal Justice Administration 200 must be passed with a minimum grade of C.

· In addition, the applicant must have earned a 2.10 GPA in all college work and in all work completed at SDSU.

Graphic Design/Applied Art

Long Beach: Fall and Spring

· First-time freshmen not considered.

· Requirements for transfers and upper division CSULB students: a minimum GPA of 3.00 in a minimum of 15 units of design and art courses, including Design 121 (Two-Dimensional Design) and Art 181 (Beginning Drawing).

· Applicants must also submit a portfolio of representative creative work.

· March 1 - Deadline for submitting transcripts in support of application for fall.

· March 15 - Deadline for submitting portfolio for fall.

· October 1 - Deadline for submitting transcripts for spring.

· October 15 - Deadline for submitting portfolio for spring.

San Luis Obispo: Fall only

Applicants must submit a portfolio of creative work. Also see statement on San Luis Obispo on page 2.

Health Sciences

Dominguez Hills:

Orthotics and Prosthetics: Spring only

Physician Assistant: Fall only

First-time freshmen not considered.

· Transfers and upper division CSUDH students must have earned a minimum grade of C in each required prerequisite course and will be admitted on the basis of the overall GPA and results of a personal interview.

· Prerequisite coursework includes English, algebra, psychology, sociology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, and logic.

· Direct patient experience is preferred.

· December 1 - Deadline for submitting all supporting documents.

Long Beach:

Radiation Therapy: Spring only

To be considered for admission into the radiation therapy option, students must:

· Complete all lower division CSULB general education requirements before entry into program.

· Complete the following prerequisite courses with a C or better before entry into program:

Anatomy and Physiology 202 (Human Anatomy) and 207 (Human Physiology), Biology 200 (General Biology), Computer Studies 200 (Introduction to Data Analysis), English 200 (Critical Reading and Writing), Health Science 200 (Orientation to Radiation Therapy), Mathematics 112 (College Algebra), Physics 100 A and B (General Physics), Psychology 100 (General Psychology), and Anthropology 150 (Elements of Human Integration).

· Complete the CSULB Writing Proficiency Examination requirement.

· Show proof of CPR certification.

· Participate in personal interview.

· Complete 40 hours of observation in a radiation therapy department.

· Obtain 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the radiation therapy department in which the observation took place.

· October 1-Application deadline.

San Diego:

Community Health Education

· Students entering SDSU will be admitted as pre-health majors.

· To advance to upper division major, students must:

· Complete CHE 290 and 292 with grades of B or better.

· Earn an overall GPA of 2.5 in all work completed.

· Satisfactorily complete the lower division writing and mathematics competency requirements.

· Submit a written statement outlining career goals and personal motivation for entering the health field.

International Business

San Diego: Fall and Spring

· Students entering SDSU will be admitted as pre-international business students.

· To advance to the international business major, students must have completed 56 transferable semester units, all lower division preparation for the major in the areas of business (21 units) and foreign language

(10-23 units) with grades of C or better in all business courses, and have an overall college GPA of at least 2.75.

· Required business preparation courses: Accountancy 201, 202 (Financial & Managerial Accounting Fundamentals), Economics 101, 102 (Principles of Economics), Economics 201 or Mathematics 119 (Statistics), Finance 140 (Legal Environment of Business), and Information and Decision Systems 180 (Principles of Information Systems).

· Foreign language preparation requires completion of one sequence: Chinese 101, 102, 201, 202 (20 units); French 100A, 100B, 200A, 200C, 200D, 200E (22 units); German 100A, 100B, 200A, 200B, 200D, 211 (21 units); Italian 100A, 100B, 200A, 200B (16 units); Japanese 111, 112, 211, 212 (20 units); Portuguese 101, 201 (10 units); Russian 100A, 100B, 200A, 200B, 211 (23 units); Spanish 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 212 (22 units).

Journalism

San Diego: Fall and Spring

· Students will be admitted as pre-journalism students.

· Admission to the upper division journalism major, without specification of emphasis, requires:

· Completion of 56 college units with a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.50.

· Completion of Journalism 200 (Introduction to Mass Communication) and 220 (Writing for the Media) with grades of C or better-may be satisfied by comparable courses in community colleges and other institutions with which the university has articulation agreements.

· Passing score on journalism Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation (GSP) test or passing grade in Grammar for Journalism course.

· A composite score may be used to determine order of admission to the specialized journalism emphases.

San Luis Obispo: All quarters

See statement on San Luis Obispo on page 2.

Kinesiology/Physical Education

Fresno (Sports Medicine Option): Fall and Spring

· Applicants must file a supplemental application obtained from the Curriculum Director.

· Complete prerequisite courses in human anatomy (Physiology 65 or equivalent), first aid (Health Science 48 or equivalent), and introductory athletic training.

· Earn an overall GPA of 2.75 with a 3.00 in the prerequisite courses.

· Submit two letters of recommendation; one must be from an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer.

· In addition, applicant must complete a minimum of one semester working as a student athletic trainer in an interscholastic or intercollegiate setting under an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer.

· April 1 - Supplemental application and materials deadline for fall semester.

· November 1 - Supplemental application and materials deadline for spring semester.

San Luis Obispo: All quarters

See statement on San Luis Obispo on page 2.

Medical Technology (ClinicalProgram)

Dominguez Hills:

· Human Cytogenetic Technology option: Spring only

· Cytotechnology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Medical Technology options: Fall and Spring

· Admission is for the clinical year. Impaction applies only to the clinical component.

· Transfers and CSUDH students must:

· File an application for an option's clinical year through the Department of Clinical Sciences.

· Submit three letters of recommendation.

· Present a statement of physical fitness (including measles vaccination).

· Complete all lower division GE courses.

· Meet the writing competency requirement.

· Applications are considered by the Committee for Clinical Laboratory Experience using the "Supplemental Admission Criteria." Consult the latest CSUDH catalog for details.

· The deadline for receipt of applications and supportive documentation is:

· Cytotechnology and Nuclear Medicine Technology options - March 1-31 for the summer class.

· Medical Technology option - March 1-31 for winter and October 1-31 for summer.

Nursing (Basic/Generic)

Bakersfield: Fall

· Currently enrolled CSUB students and transfers must have completed all prerequisite and cognate courses with a minimum grade of C in each course and an overall GPA of 2.5.

· Two natural science prerequisites and one other prerequisite must be completed prior to the application deadline (November 30, 1996).

· The following prerequisites must be completed prior to the end of the spring 1997 quarter: English composition, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, general psychology, introduction to sociology or anthropology, anatomy, physiology, statistics and speech.

· Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses completed by June 30, 1997, and the number of completed cognates (human development, pharmacology, and pathophysiology).

· Consideration given to previously eligible reapplicants and populations underrepresented in nursing.

· January 31 - Deadline for university program application and transcripts for all coursework completed, including fall 1996.

· June 30 - Deadline for documenting completion of courses listed on initial application to include spring 1997.

Chico: Fall and Spring

· First-time freshmen not considered.

· CSU Chico and transfer applicants must earn minimum of C- in prerequisite courses.

· Prerequisite coursework includes human anatomy, human physiology, bacteriology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, child development, and principles of psychology.

· Five of the seven prerequisite courses must have been completed at the time the supplemental nursing application is filed.

· All applicants must submit SAT I or ACT reports.

· An overall college GPA of 2.50 is required.

· Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses, verbal ability, foreign language proficiency, health-related experience, and biographical and educational background.

· January 31 - Supplemental application for fall semester due.

· March 15 - All documents must be on file for fall admission.

· October 31 - Supplemental application for spring semester due.

· November 15 - All documents must be on file for spring admission.

Fresno: Fall

· First-time freshman applicants are not considered but may enroll as pre-nursing, undeclared, or alternate majors.

· To apply to the nursing major, CSU Fresno and transfer applicants must complete two of the following prerequisites with minimum grade of C in each course and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all: inorganic chemistry, microbiology, human anatomy with lab and human physiology with lab, nutrition or dietetics, introductory psychology, English composition, speech communication, and introductory sociology or cultural anthropology.

· All nine prerequisites must be completed with a GPA of 3.00 or above for selection to the nursing major.

· Maximum of two prerequisite courses may be repeated once to improve a grade.

· February 14 - Program application deadline for fall.

· May 1 - Deadline for course completion with supportive documents.

Hayward: Fall

· CSUH and transfer applicants must earn a minimum grade of C- in each prerequisite course and minimum 2.66 GPA in the 3 biological science courses.

· Prerequisite coursework includes BIOL 2010 and 2020 (Human Physiology and Anatomy I and II), BIOL 3005 (Introduction to Microbiology), CHEM 1601 and 1602 (Basic Chemistry for Health Science - Inorganic and Organic), ENGL 1001 (Expository Writing I), HSC 3500 (Nutrition and Diet Therapy) or their equivalents. In addition, applicants must complete two courses selected from: ANTH 1000 (Intro to Anthropology) or ANTH 1300 (Cultural Anthropology), PSYCH 1000 (General Psychology), SOC 1000 (Intro to Sociology), or their equivalents.

· Consideration given for experience as a paid patient care worker, fluency in English and a language other than English, and to populations underrepresented in nursing.

· November 30 - Nursing supplemental application and any required Request for Equivalency forms due.

· April 30 - Official transcripts with all non-CSUH coursework and work in progress due. Optional certifications/verifications of patient care experience and bilingual abilities due.

· June 30 - Grade reports showing completion of prerequisite coursework due.

· September 1 - Official transcripts showing spring grades due.

Humboldt: Fall

· First-time freshmen admitted as pre-nursing majors.

· Completion of prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of C in each of the following: Chem 105 & 106 (Introduction to Chemistry), Zoo 270 (Anatomy), Psch 104 (Introduction to Psychology), Soc 104 (Introduction to Sociology), H. Ed. 231 (Nutrition), or equivalents.

· Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses, SAT I/ACT scores, health-related experience, and foreign language competency.

· Consideration given to previously eligible reapplicants and populations underrepresented in nursing.

· Admission to the nursing program limited to California residents for tuition purposes.

Long Beach: Spring only

· First-time freshmen may apply as pre-nursing students or with an undeclared or alternative major.

· Both CSULB and transfer applicants must complete prerequisite courses with individual grades of C or better and minimum 2.50 GPA.

· No more than one natural science and one social science prerequisite may be in progress at the time of application and those must be completed before entering nursing program.

· Interested students with acceptable grades in prerequisite courses must obtain a passing score on the Writing Proficiency Examination and take a critical thinking test prior to filing a formal nursing application, at which time they will be granted a personal interview. The prerequisite courses are: Chemistry 200 (General and Organic Chemistry), Chemistry 300 (Organic and Biochemistry), Anatomy and Physiology 208 (Human Morphology), Anatomy and Physiology 209 (Human Physiology), Microbiology 210 (General Microbiology), Psychology 100 (General Psychology), and Sociology 100 (Principles of Sociology), English 100 (Composition), or their equivalents.

· October 1 - Supplemental nursing application deadline for spring.

Los Angeles: Fall only

· All students apply as pre-nursing majors.

· Applicants to the basic nursing program must file a supplementary application with the Department of Nursing.

· November 30 - Deadline for university and supplemental nursing application for fall.

· March 25 - Applicants must have completed the following courses with a minimum grade of C in each and an overall 3.0 GPA for these courses: Chemistry 151; Biology 200A and 200B; English 101; Psychology 150; and a Critical Thinking course which meets the general education requirement. In addition, applicants must have successfully completed the GWAR/WPE (Writing Proficiency Examination) taken at any California State University campus.

· June 15 - Microbiology 201, 202 and Speech 150 must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

· Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic performance; proficiency in both written and spoken English; and previous educational or work experience.

Sacramento: Fall and Spring

· Applicants must submit the clinical nursing application and test results of the SAT I or ACT, and must have completed the following prerequisite courses: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and organic chemistry (each with a lab), pharmacology, psychology, nutrition, human development-life span, and English composition.

· A student applying for admission to the nursing major may have three prerequisites in progress if one of these courses is pharmacology.

· In addition to completing these prerequisite courses, the applicant must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 on the last 30 graded semester units plus all prerequisites taken prior to the last 30 graded semester units.

· To encourage admission of qualified underrepresented students to the nursing program, appropriate bilingual skills, including American Sign Language, multicultural work experience, and disadvantaged background will be considered.

· November 30 - Supplemental nursing application deadline for fall.

· August 31 - Supplemental nursing application deadline for spring.

San Bernardino: Fall only

· Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite courses (or their equivalents) with a minimum grade of C in each: Biology 220, 223, and 224; English 101; Communication 120; Mathematics 110 or higher; Logic/Critical Thinking (Phil 105 or Psy 105) and be eligible for admission with sophomore standing.

· Prerequisites in progress at time of application to the nursing program must be completed before an applicant may be accepted into the program.

· Applicants are selected primarily on the basis of academic performance in the prerequisite courses. Additional consideration will be given to previously eligible applicants and to applicants who have completed the following support courses with a grade of B or higher: Chemistry 205, 206, 207 and Psychology 201.

· November 30 - Supplemental nursing application deadline.

· March 31 - Deadline for supporting documents other than courses in progress.

San Diego: Fall and Spring

· First-time freshmen must have completed 1 year high school college prep advanced algebra, biology and chemistry with lab.

· Transfers must have completed same require-ments or equivalent college level courses.

· Applicants to the School of Nursing must have completed the following with a minimum GPA of 2.50: organic chemistry (1 semester), microbiology (1 semester with lab), human physiology with lab, and human anatomy with lab (anatomy and physiology must total 8 semester units with a minimum grade of B in each course), introductory sociology, introductory psychology and oral communication.

· Applicants must complete one of the required writing tests with an appropriate score.

· Applicants' volunteer and health care experience, bilingual ability, and leadership/achievement in school or community organizations will also be considered.

· Second Monday in March - Nursing supplemental application deadline for fall.

· Third Monday in October - Nursing supplemental application deadline for spring.

San Francisco: Fall only

· First-time freshmen should apply to an alternate major or as undeclared.

· Applicants to nursing must file a supplementary application.

· To advance to the professional nursing sequence, enrolled SFSU students and transfer applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.50 in prerequisite courses.

· Prerequisites with the minimum grade required for each of the courses are: human anatomy with lab and physiology with a lab (each with B- or better); chemistry with lab, the first level of English composition, general psychology, nutrition, microbiology with lab; and a statistics course to meet the quantitative reasoning requirement in general education (all with C or better). Grades of C- or less are not accepted. Only one prerequisite may be repeated (one time only).

· Applicants selected on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses, foreign language proficiency, multicultural community experience, health-related experience, and underrepresentation in nursing.

· November 1-30 - Filing period for transfer applicants for the following fall.

· Enrolled SFSU students must apply to Department of Nursing for consideration as a change of major.

San Jose: Fall and Spring

· Admission to the nursing program is limited to California residents as defined for tuition purposes.

· First-time freshmen will be admitted as pre-nursing.

· San Jose pre-nursing students and transfer students must complete, with a minimum grade of C in each course, the following core prerequisite courses: English 1A and 1B, Chemistry 30A and 30B, Communication 20, Psychology 1, Sociology 1 or Anthropology 11, Biology 65 and 66, and Human Psychology 67.

· Provide results of the National League for Nursing (NLN) pre-admission examination.

· An overall grade point average of 2.30 is required.

· Persons holding an LVN or RN license will be considered.

· Consideration given to populations underrepresented in nursing.

· March 1 - Supplemental nursing application deadline for fall term.

· October 1 - Supplemental nursing application deadline for spring term.

Occupational Therapy

San Jose:

· Earn an overall GPA in all college work attempted of 2.5 or better based on a 4.0 scale.

· Complete all lower division general education requirements.

· Complete the following occupational therapy prerequisite lower division courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each: Anatomy (BIOL 65), Physiology (BIOL 66), Physics (PHYS 001), Social Problems (SOC 80), General Psychology (PSYC 001), Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 110), and Statistics (STAT 95). Courses may be repeated only once.

· Document the successful completion of 80 hours of volunteer work: 40 hours under the supervision of an occupational therapist, 40 hours under the supervision of a community agency supervisor.

· Consideration will be given for the following special characteristics. Documentation must be provided:

· Underrepresented populations in the profession of occupational therapy.

· Bilingual skills in English and a language representative of the underrepresented service region.

· Economic background-documented history of low-income status.

· Prior experience in working with underrepresented populations.

Physical Therapy

Long Beach: Fall and Spring

· Students entering CSULB will be admitted as pre-physical therapy students.

· To be considered for admission into the physical therapy major, students must:

· Submit three letters of recommendation.

· Provide evidence of related work or volunteer experience.

· Complete a minimum of 76 semester units.

· Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following prerequisite courses: Biology 260 (Biostatistics) preferred, Anatomy and Physiology 202 (Human Anatomy), Anatomy and Physiology 207 (Human Physiology), Chemistry 111A and B (General Chemistry), Computer Studies 100 (Introduction to Data Analysis), Physics 100 A and B (General Physics), Psychology 100 (General Psychology), Psychology 370 (Abnormal Psychology), and Physical Therapy 374 (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability), or their equivalents.

· A test of critical thinking and problem solving. Contact CSULB Testing Office.

· February 15 - Deadline for supplemental application and supporting documents for spring.

· September 15 - Deadline for supplemental application and supporting documents for spring.

· Students admitted for fall are notified in late May; students admitted for spring are notified in late December.

Northridge: Fall only

· Entering students will be admitted as pre-physical therapy majors if they do not hold a BS/BA degree and postbaccalaureate unclassified (PBU) if they do have an undergraduate degree prior to enrolling.

· For consideration for admission to the physical therapy major applicants must:

· File a supplemental physical therapy application.

· Submit three letters of recommendation.

· Provide evidence of related work.

· Complete a minimum of 85 semester units, including the following prerequisite courses, each with a minimum grade of C and with a combined minimum GPA of 3.00.

· Lower division: general psychology (3 units), computer science (3 units), general biology (4 units), human anatomy (3 units), human physiology (4 units), general physics I and II (8 units), general chemistry (8 units), mathematics (precalculus) (5 units);

· Upper division: biostatistics (4 units), abnormal psychology (3 units), physical disabilities (3 units recommended).

· Complete the upper division Writing Proficiency Exam.

· Top qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

· February 15 - Supplementary physical therapy application due for fall; official transcripts and supporting documents due.

Sacramento: Fall

· To be considered for admission to the physical therapy major, students must:

· File a supplementary application.

· Complete all lower division CSUS general education requirements.

· Earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the last 60 units of coursework completed.

· Students subject to 1992 or later catalogs, complete English 20 (Expository Writing) and the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement.

· Students subject to 1990 or later catalogs, complete the Race and Ethnicity Requirement.

· Complete prerequisite courses in human or basic biology (3 units), introductory human anatomy with lab (4 units), systemic physiology with lab (4 units), introduction to general chemistry with lab (5 units), introduction to organic and biological chemistry with lab (5 units), general physics I and II with labs (8 units), introduction to statistics (3 units), and introductory psychology (3 units). Seven of the nine prerequisites must be completed before the spring semester of the year of anticipated enrollment.

· Submit three letters of recommendation.

· Document the accumulation of a minimum of 160 hours of volunteer or paid experience in physical therapy settings under the supervision of a physical therapist.

· Possess a Basic Adult CPR certificate completed in the past 12 months.

· Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses and on the last 60 units of coursework completed, references, proficiency in a second language, and underrepresentation in physical therapy.

· January 30 - Deadline for supplementary application and all supporting documents.

Psychology

Long Beach: Fall and Spring

· Students entering CSULB will be admitted as pre-psychology majors.

· To be admitted to the psychology major, students must have received a grade of C or above in Psy 100 (General Psychology), Psychology 200 (Research Methods), and Psychology 210 (Statistics), or their equivalents.

· Students who have completed at least 54 semester units of college-level coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or at least 36 semester units of college-level coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.00 will be guaranteed admission to the major. Students with 56 or more semester units of college-level coursework and a GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 will be admitted on a space available basis.

· September 24 - Deadline for submitting departmental application and transcripts for admission to the major for spring.

· February 18 - Deadline for submitting departmental application and transcripts for admission to the major for fall.

Radio,Television & Film

Long Beach: Fall and Spring

· Students entering CSULB will be admitted as pre-film and electronic arts majors.

· Complete at least 56 units of college-level coursework with a GPA of 2.80 or higher.

· Complete GE requirement in mathematics.

· Complete FEA 200 (Media Aesthetics) with a minimum grade of B.

· Complete the CSULB Writing Proficiency Examination requirement.

· After completion of the above requirements, applicants must file a supplemental Department of Film and Electronic Arts application.

San Diego: Fall and Spring

· To be admitted to the BS major in Television, Film & Media Production, the BA major in Communication-Emphasis: Telecommunication and Film, or the BA major in Communication-Emphasis: Media Management, applicants must submit, in addition to SDSU admission application, a supplemental application requiring a statement of background, experience, and goals and objectives, and two letters of recommendation.

· Successful applicants normally have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on all previous college work, or (for freshman applicants) a minimum high school GPA of 3.3 and a SAT I score of 1000 (22 ACT) with a minimum SAT I verbal score of 550 (25 ACT).

Social Work

Long Beach: Fall

· Students are screened for admission as pre-social work majors.

· All CSULB and transfer applicants must:

· Complete a minimum of 56 semester units including 5 prerequisite courses or their equivalents: cultural anthropology, human anatomy and physiology with lab, introduction to sociology, introduction to psychology, statistics.

· Earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in prerequisite courses and an overall college GPA of 2.50.

· Complete a departmental application which includes statements of biographical and educational background, and community and/or social work experience.

· Submit two letters of reference (one academic and one personal).

· Students who are admitted as pre-social work majors will be allowed to take the first sequence of social work courses:

SW 220 Introduction to Social Welfare

SW 221 Social Welfare Practicum

SW 330 Birth Through Adolescence

SW 350 Social Policy and the Law

· Students must earn a minimum 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C in their first sequence of courses in order to progress to the next sequence of social work courses.

· Students must also complete abnormal psychology and pass the CSULB Writing Proficiency Examination requirement within the fall semester in order to progress to the next sequence of social work courses.

English & Math GE/Breadth Requirements Vital for Transfer Students

The number of upper-division transfer students who have completed CSU's general education/breadth or the IGETC requirements in communication in the English language (at least 9 semester units) and mathematics (usually 3 semester units) requirement has been increasing. Approximately two-thirds of upper-division community college students transferring to CSU have completed at least one English and one mathematics course.

CSU has consulted with representatives of the California Community Colleges to determine a reasonable approach to further reduce the number of upper-division transfer students who have not completed the general education requirements in English and mathematics. It was agreed that a fall 1998 implementation date would give community colleges sufficient time to inform students of CSU's upper-division transfer requirements and to schedule sufficient sections of English and mathematics to meet the demand of prospective transfer students. Students will have three regular terms and two summer sessions in which to complete the required English and mathematics courses.

On the recommendation of community college and CSU campus representatives, an intensive information campaign is being mounted to ensure that community college students fully understand CSU's upper-division transfer requirements which include successful completion of a minimum of 56 transferable semester (84 quarter) units encompassing 30 semester units of courses meeting CSU's general education/breadth or the IGETC requirements including courses in communication in the English language (at least 9 semester units) and mathematics (usually 3 semester units).

The community college experience provides a strong foundation on which students can build baccalaureate programs. However, CSU's experience has been that transfer students undertaking upper-division university courses without having completed lower-division English and mathematics courses are not well equipped to cope with the demands of university study. With the support of community college counselors, transfer center advisors, matriculation specialists, CSU outreach and admission staff, and other persons concerned with the academic progress of students, we can provide California students with a sound educational foundation upon which to build study in their majors.