The Tseng College
- Bookstore Complex (BK) 220
- (818) 677-2270
- http://tsengcollege.csun.edu
Administration
Joyce Feucht-Haviar, Dean
John Binkley, Associate Dean
Lauren Carris, Interim Assistant Dean of Program Development
Lih Wu, Executive Director, Business Operations, Finance and International Programs
Long Huynh, Director, Graduate and Professional Education Programs and Services
Pratima Dutta Enfield, Director, Distance Learning
Lauren Jarvis, Director, Admissions, Registration and Client Services
Pankaj Bedekar, Director, Information System and Services
Vacant, Director of International Programs and Partnerships
Jessie Revlin, Director of Marketing and Communication
Mission
The mission of The Tseng College is to expand the influence of and enhance access to the distinguished scholarship and teachings of CSUN and its faculty. The Tseng College focuses on post-degree professional (graduate) education, international programs and partnerships and mid-career education for professionals and their employers. The College enrolls more than 25,000 students per year in a rich array of degree, certificate and other programs. The Tseng College works with University faculty and distinguished professionals to design, deliver and support degree and non-degree programs with special features that make them accessible and appropriate for adult students—whether local, regional, out of state or overseas—who are place bound, time constrained and/or at a mid- to senior-level in their careers.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to University degree programs offered through The Tseng College are in keeping with the overall general requirements for undergraduate and graduate admissions to the University. Because these programs are designed to serve mid-career professionals, some programs may require professional experience in addition to or in place of standard academic requirements.
Application and Registration in The Tseng College
The Tseng College integrated Admission Applications Web Services (AAWS) to streamline the application and registration process. Each degree, credential, credit certificate and non-credit certificate program uses AAWS, which can be accessed from the program description found on The Tseng College website.
Fees for Self-support Programs
All Tseng College offerings—credit and non-credit—are fully self-supporting. (They are not underwritten by California State General Fund tax dollars.) This policy allows the University to use its state funds to support on-campus programs and services designed to serve more traditional full- and part-time regional students. Fees for Tseng College offerings vary according to program features and are subject to change. All Tseng College fee changes are reviewed and approved by the University President.
Transcripts and Permanent Academic Records
All grades earned in University courses and programs offered through Tseng College courses (both credit and non-credit programs, degree or non-degree programs) are recorded on the student’s permanent University record, transcripts of which are available to the student by request from the University’s Office of Admissions and Records. For information about receiving a transcript, contact Admissions and Records at (818) 677-3700.
Transfer of Academic Credit to Another College or University
Credit earned through self- and state-supported CSUN courses is transferable to other colleges and universities. Students should consult the policies of the receiving institution before planning their program of study. The transfer of credits earned at other California State Universities is done in keeping with California State University Executive Order 167. Visit www.calstate.edu/EO for details.
State Authorization
CSU Student Internal Complaint Process and Contact Information
Pursuant to the United States Department of Education’s Program Integrity Rule, each institution of higher education is required to provide all prospective and current students with the contact information for the state agency or agencies that handle complaints against postsecondary education institutions offering distance learning within that state. Students are encouraged to utilize California State University’s internal complaint or review policies and procedures prior to filing a complaint with a state agency. Click here for a copy of the CSU internal complaints process. Should the student wish to file a complaint in their home state please select the state contact from the “Consumer Protection State Contacts” list to file a complaint directly in their state.
Alabama
State authorization to provide a program relate to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama certificate. Applicants for an Alabama certificate based on reciprocity must meet Alabama’s test requirements and submit a valid, renewable professional educator certificate/license issued by another state at the degree level, grade level, and in the teaching field or area of instructional support for which an Alabama certificate is sought and for which Alabama issues a certificate. Applicants for Alabama certification in an area of administration must also document at least three years of full-time employment as an administrator in a P-12 school system(s). www.alsde.edu
Indiana
This institution is authorized by:
The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984
Maryland
Maryland Resident Disclosure
Per Education Article, § 11-202.2(c)5, Annotated Code of Maryland, out of state online colleges are required to post information on their websites. The college is required to inform the public that the college is registered in Maryland; and the process by which to make complaints against the institution.
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (“ACCSC”) must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If the online student does not feel that the School has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the online student may consider requesting an ACCSC Complaint Form from the School’s Distance Education (Online) Director, either by email or by calling (877) 900-4232. All complaints considered by the Commission must be in written form, with permission from the complainant(s) for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the School for a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint, as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Once the Complaint Form is obtained, it should be forwarded to:
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212
www.accsc.org
Maryland students:
The institution is subject to investigation of complaints by the Office of the Attorney General or the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Complaints should be directed to:
Maryland Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
200 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-8662
(888) 743-0823 (toll free)
Minnesota
CSUN is registered as a Private Institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Texas
CSUN is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code.
Texas Student Complaint Policy
Additionally, Texas students can access the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Student Complaints page to find an overview of the complaint process, contact information, complaint forms and a description of the complaint procedure.
Please note: Texas will not review any complaints until a student has exhausted the above CSU Student Internal Complaint Process.
Applying Credit Earned as a Nonmatriculated Student to CSUN Degree Programs
A nonmatriculated student (a student who has not been admitted to a state- or self-supported CSUN degree program) may take as many credit courses as desired through the various programs open to nonmatriculated students (e.g., Open University, Winter Term). However, once a nonmatriculated student is accepted into any state- or self-supported CSUN degree or credential program, he or she becomes a matriculated student and the number or credits earned as a nonmatriculated student that may be applied to the CSUN programs are limited, as follows. The maximum number of credit units earned as a nonmatriculated student that may be applied to an undergraduate degree program is 24 (including Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer courses). The maximum number of credit units earned as a nonmatriculated student that may be applied to a credential or graduate degree program is 9. Note: Determination of which courses, if any, of those taken before matriculation are applicable to the degree program up to the maximums stated above rests with the department responsible for the program. Some degree programs with highly integrated cohort curricula may not accept any credits from courses taken prior to admission because the program stands as an educational whole.
Degree, Credential and Credit Certificate Programs for Mid-career Professionals
Through The Tseng College, CSUN offers bachelor’s degree-completion, master’s degree, credential and credit certificate programs for the mid-career professional. The Tseng College also works with employers to bring University degree and credit certificate programs to their organizational sites and/or to custom-design program components to make them highly effective for staff education.
The Distinctions of University Degree Programs Offered Through The Tseng College
University degree programs offered through The Tseng College are traditional University degree programs in terms of academic rigor, oversight, accreditation, student records and instructional excellence. They differ from other CSUN degree programs primarily in that their curricula, formats and delivery modes have been designed and developed—in collaboration with University faculty—to ensure that mid-career students achieve the specified educational objectives and graduate prepared to put their new knowledge and skills to work in the desired professional context. University degree programs offered through The Tseng College are designed to be convenient and easily accessible to mid-career professionals. Courses are scheduled for evenings and weekends, and taught at various regional locations, including corporate and public agency sites. Some programs are offered fully online, making them accessible without travel or meeting-time limitations. The Tseng College provides exceptional support services for participants in its programs to ensure that mid-career professionals are able to complete their degrees quickly and successfully. In each program, a dedicated coordinator or manager serves as a single point of contact, resolving program-related issues promptly and helping participants to access the full range of University services. Most University degree programs offered through The Tseng College are structured in the cohort format, in which participants enter the program as a group and proceed through the course of instruction together. This format facilitates learning because each course builds on those that proceeded. It also provides participants with a strong support network of faculty and fellow students who come to know one another well. As a result of appropriate instructional strategies, clearly defined and assessed learning outcomes and superior student support services, University degree programs offered through The Tseng College programs are highly effective for mid-career professionals, with on-time graduate rates for cohorts in master’s degrees from 80 percent to more than 95 percent.
Bachelor’s Degree-Completion Programs
This program is designed for those who have completed at least two years of college and wish to earn the bachelor’s degree often required for career advancement or expanded career alternatives. This program also serves mid-career professionals who already have a college degree but wish to earn a second degree in another field.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
These programs are designed to serve degree-seeking students by enabling them to add another area of focus to their degree study. Many post-degree professionals also use these programs for advanced study opportunities in areas of importance to their careers.
Distance Learning Programs
The Tseng College designs distance learning (DL) programs for working professionals who desire to earn degrees or certificates for career advancement without the geographic or logistical constraints of attending an on-campus program.
Noncredit Programs for Career Change and Advancement
The Tseng College also offers a limited number of professional development certificate programs, series of courses, and training programs. Most of these certificate program courses earn continuing education units (CEUs) to satisfy the requirement for a CSUN Certificate in Advanced Professional Development in an area of career specialization. Training programs of fewer than 100 hours earn a CSUN Certificate of Participation. Tseng College professional development offerings are available to employers on a custom-designed, contract basis.
International Programs and Partnerships
Working with schools and colleges around the globe, The Tseng College can take existing programs to international sites or custom-design new programs for an international organization. In addition, The Tseng College has forged a variety of internationally-designed, collaborative partnerships to help start new colleges, improve schools or tackle larger global problems. For larger projects, The Tseng College can assemble and manage a project team that draws on the resources and expertise of many sister colleges and universities to form a broad collaboration, thus creating a valuable resource for international projects. The Tseng College also works with nations, industry groups, trade associations or national trade councils to bring together U.S. and international businesses for an intensive program that explores trade options, regulatory issues, collaborative ventures, market need or other topics of concern. Such programs are designed and formatted to foster conversation among potential international partners and help collaborative ventures get started as one firm meets and learns to work with another across international lines.
Intensive English and University Pathway Programs
Through The Tseng College, CSUN’s Intensive English and University Pathway Programs (IEUP) offers international students year-round English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Classes covering all levels of English-language skills, including speaking, writing, research and presentation skills are provided. Customized short-term programs are available upon request. Preparation classes in TOEFL and International English Language Testing System (IELTS and free tutoring are available to students in the programs. Conditional admission to CSUN is offered to IEUP students upon successful completion of higher-level classes. Advanced-level IEUP students may take University classes as part of their course of study. The Tseng College’s Semester at CSUN program allows qualified international students to take University courses via Open University without having to be formally admitted to the University. Students in the Semester at CSUN program are permitted to take classes on a space-available basis with instructor approval and are subject to the same academic standards, rules and regulations that apply to regular University students. Send email to iep@csun.edu for more information.
Other Programs and Services offered through The Tseng College
Winter Term/Intersession Program
The Tseng College manages the Winter Term/Intersession program. This program is open to both matriculated and nonmatriculated students. (A matriculated student is one who has been admitted to a state or self-supported degree program at CSUN. A nonmatriculated student is one who has not been admitted to a degree program at CSUN.) Winter Term/Intersession offers participants a rich educational experience through a broad range of intensive study opportunities in University credit courses. Winter Term/Intersession is open to all who successfully completed high school or earned a General Educational Development credential. Students need not be regularly enrolled at CSUN to take academic-credit classes during the Winter Term/Intersession, so long as course prerequisites are met.
Open University Program
This program is open only to nonmatriculated students. (A nonmatriculated student is one who has not been admitted to a degree program at CSUN). Members of the community are invited to enroll in CSUN undergraduate- and graduate-level University credit courses without formal application or admission to the University through the Open University program administered by The Tseng College. Open University is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. Those enrolled in the Open University program attend the regular day or evening credit courses, participate side-by-side with degree-seeking students and enjoy the same intellectual challenges and rewards. Credits earned through Open University become part of a permanent academic record that may be applied to degree work and transferred to other universities. Open University allows nonmatriculated students at CSUN who meet the course prerequisites to enroll in state-supported University offerings on a space-available basis, with instructor approval.
Summer Session Program
Each year, CSUN offers a Summer Session. If Summer Session is offered through state-support, nonmatriculated visiting Summer students may register for classes through The Tseng College. If Summer Session is offered through self-support, The Tseng College will manage the session. Please see The Tseng College website for information.