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- School Code: 113700
- Phone: (559) 278-4240
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82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,268Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Latin American Studies Degree
The Latin American Studies degree program at California State University – Fullerton is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Latin Americans. A broader definition of Latin American Studies includes all cultures of Latin diaspora not just people of Latin or Hispanic descent living in the United States. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer latin american studies degrees.
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California State University – Fullerton
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA
History
California State University, Fullerton opened its doors in 1959 in Orange County to 457 students. Since its founding the school has grown rapidly, expanding its offerings, student base and service area through an additional campus, art center and more. Cal State Fulelrton is the largest school in the CSU System, with enrollment reaching nearly 40,000 students. It is the third largest school in California after UCLA and CSU Long Beach. Fullerton is considered one of the best public institutions in the west and has been improving steadily.
Academics
Cal State Fullerton offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The goal of the school is to provide an affordable quality education to residents of California. The diversity in educational opportunities offered by CSUF ensures that students will find a major that suits their goals.
Programs offered:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- International Business
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Women's Studies
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission to Cal State Fullerton as freshmen is highly competitive due to there being more applicants than spaces available. Thus, the admission review is much stricter for freshman than the admission guidelines for non-freshman students. Students should review the minimum requirements as put forth by Cal State Fullerton for local residents, California State Residents, and out of state applicants to see if they exceed the minimum for admissions. Financial aid is available for eligible applicants. To determine the what awards an individual may be eligible for students should contact the financial aid office and submit all necessary forms as per the offices instruction.
Athletics
The CSU Fullerton Titans participate in the NCAA Division I as part of the Big West Conference.
Sports programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Latin American Studies program at California State University – Fullerton, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants California State University – Fullerton accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, California State University – Fullerton may provide student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
California State University – Fullerton is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big West Conference)
- Basketball (Big West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball