Overview
Part of the public California State University system, CSU Stanislaus has firmly established itself as an educational contender since its founding in 1957. Located in Turlock, California, the school awards degrees in colleges of arts, business administration, education, human and health sciences, humanities and social sciences, and natural sciences. The college has recently extended its educational offerings to those looking for professional development, through a number of online certificate programs.
Student Appeal
CSU has top academic recognition; it has been ranked in the top 10% of colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review, and it has been ranked as one of the best public colleges in the west by U.S. News and World Report. Like its other CSU siblings, Stan State is also a great value education with some of the lowest tuition fees available anywhere.
Accreditation
California State University Stanislaus has regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Certificate in Business and ProfessionalCertificate in Business and Professional
Like CSU Stan's other online certificates, the business and professional programs have open enrollment and are student paced. There are dozens of business programs available in Six Sigma, eBusiness and other popular areas.
- Certificate in Career Online High SchoolCertificate in Career Online High School
These are credentialed certificates for students who want to learn valuable career skills while also earning a high school diploma. Focuses are available in early childhood education, transportation services, homeland security, and more.
- Certificate in Healthcare and FitnessCertificate in Healthcare and Fitness
Choose from dozens of programs in clinical healthcare topics, administrative areas, and fitness specialties. Example programs include administrative dental assisting, personal fitness training, and fitness business management.
- Certificate in Hospitality and GamingCertificate in Hospitality and Gaming
A variety of career-focused human services and hospitality certificates are available. Personal training, casino dealing, wedding planning, and video game design are some options.
- Certificate in IT and Software DevelopmentCertificate in IT and Software Development
These certificates provide students with hands-on experience in a number of tech areas. AutoCAD, Cisco, and systems administration training are a few available certificates.
- Certificate in Management and CorporateCertificate in Management and Corporate
Management and corporate certificates cover everything from particular tech skills to entrepreneurship and lean principles. Program length ranges from 12-300 hours.
- Certificate in Media and DesignCertificate in Media and Design
CSU offers certificates in residential interior design, event management, graphic design, and web design. Program length ranges from 150-300 hours.
- Certificate in Skilled Trades and IndustrialCertificate in Skilled Trades and Industrial
Over 20 certificates are available in areas from carpentry to oil refinery operations. There are options in many heavy industry specializations.
- Certificate in Sustainable Energy and Going GreenCertificate in Sustainable Energy and Going Green
"Green jobs" are one of the U.S. industries predicted to expand quickly in the coming years. Study biofuel production, green supply chain principles, green buildings, and more.