Undergraduate Certificate in Natural Science

The Natural Science Program offers a Certificate in Science to enhance the knowledge, effectiveness, and career opportunities of persons who plan to interact in a professional capacity with scientific issues andor stakeholders in those issues, as well as persons seeking personal enrichment through a stronger understanding of the fundamentals of science in an increasingly scientific and technological society. The Certificate in Science is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides a basic scientific understanding of the natural (physical) world, including fundamental scientific concepts such as cause-and-effect and other basic principles used to explain natural phenomena, as well as the processes by which scientists investigate the natural world and the processes by which societies and governments undertake the scientific enterprise. In addition, the program examines the application of scientific and technological advances in addressing contemporary, real world issues (e.g., global climate change, genetically modified organisms, etc.) of significant interest to the general public.

Require a 'F visa' (or I-20) to study at Cal State LA; Will have attained a high school diploma, or its equivalent, by the end of Spring prior to the desired Fall admission term; and Have not earned college credit beyond the summer immediately following high school graduation. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)- 61 ibT or higher International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- Band 5.5 or higher