University Enrollment:
37,000+Accreditation:
WESTERN ASSOCIATIONOF SCHOOLS &COLLEGES (WASC)

Rankings Include:
TOP 25 FILM & MUSICSCHOOLS IN THE U.S.
AMONG
THE NATION’S BESTMBA PROGRAMSAND MORE

Degree programs:
BACHELOR’S,
MASTER’S AND
DOCTORAL DEGREESIN MORE THAN
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consistently rates CSUN
as one of the world’s
best business schools.

WHY CSUN?
Located in the heart ofLos Angeles, California State
University, Northridge (CSUN) is
one of California’s largest and mostrespected public universities. Picture yourself here,
in a city with year-round sunshine and a university
full of palm trees. Imagine taking classes just minutes
away from Hollywood, Santa Monica and the beach.
This is the start of your exciting L.A. adventure.
Intensive English Program (IEP) students arewelcomed into the university community withorientation activities and access to campus facilities
and events, such as the fitness center, healthcenter, student clubs and special events.

FEB

JAN
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MAR

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U.S. News & World
Report ranks
CSUN’s engineering
program among
the nation’s best.

CSUN is a great university to study
at because it is such a diverse place!
You will meet people from all over
the world, with all backgrounds
imaginable! And when you finish
studying at CSUN, you will havefriends, not only in California, but
all over the world!
Krister Bagnkop
Frederikshavn, Denmark

Variety listed CSUN
among the top 10 film
schools in the world.

WHAT IS THE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM?
The IEP is a year-round, on-campus program that provides international students with English-language
instruction in an American university environment. The IEP prepares international students to enroll in
U.S. universities and advance in their careers.
This immersive English program features:• Small class sizes (typically 15 to 18 students)

SESSION LENGTH• Customizable content and elective classes

8 weeks(25 instructional hours/week)• Experienced faculty with advanced degrees• Preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS examinations• One-on-one tutoring sessions, free of charge• American cultural activities, campus life and student housing

SPECIAL FEATURES• Conditional admission: Pre-approved admission to degree
programs at CSUN or a partnering institution, prior to meetingthe English-language proficiency admission requirements• TOEFL waivers: IEP completion allows students with“conditional admission” status to enter approved degree
programs at CSUN or a partnering institution without taking
the TOEFL exam
• Earn university credit: Eligible students in the Advanced
and University Bridge levels have the option of substituting
a university-credit course for an IEP class, enabling them tobegin working on their degrees

After one semester of studying in the IEP, I
successfully transferred to CSUN and earned
my Bachelor of Science in Finance three years
later. I then went on to get my MBA at CSUN.
Fengyu Cao, China

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Successful completion of the IEP
program requires a grade of C (2.0)
or above in each course, as well as an
overall grade point average (GPA) of C
(2.0) or above for the full program.

SESSIONS START IN
January, March, May,
August, OctoberCURRICULUM
CSUN’s Intensive English Program has a student-centered curriculum with courses that were carefully
developed to meet the goals of students across three levels of English-language proficiency:

UNIVERSITY BRIDGEINTERMEDIATEADVANCED

Core skills foruniversity preparation

Advanced skills foruniversity preparation

Academic, pre-university
skills that provide asmooth transition toundergraduate and graduate
degree programs

CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEARNING
In addition to core classes in reading, writing, listening and speaking, you will be able to customize theprogram to fit your individual goals.
• Choose elective classes, including American
culture, American slang and idioms, English inpopular music or movies, and test preparation.
• Select one of these four content studies
classes to review vocabulary and concepts inan academic subject that best matches yourfuture major:• Cinema• Engineering• Finance• Sign up for free tutoring appointmentsfor one-on-one help with understanding
homework assignments, writing, test taking,pronunciation or other skills.
• Eligible IEP students have the option toenroll in university-credit courses to begin
earning credit towards a degree.

• Humanities• Music Theory

SAMPLE WEEK SCHEDULE
Hours of instruction: 25 hours per week (23 hours in the classroom; 2 hours online)
MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYFRIDAY

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Listening,
Speaking &Presenting

Listening,
Speaking &Presenting

Listening,
Speaking &Presenting

Listening,
Speaking &Presenting

Listening,
Speaking &Presenting

10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Critical Reading& Analysis

Critical Reading& Analysis

Critical Reading& Analysis

Critical Reading& Analysis

Academic
Writing

11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Lunch BreakLunch BreakLunch BreakLunch BreakLunch Break

12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Academic
Writing

Academic
Writing

Academic
Writing

Academic
Writing

Content Studies:
Discussion group2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Elective class:American Slang

Elective class:
TOEFL Test Prep

Elective class:American Slang

Elective class:
TOEFL Test Prep

3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Optional Session:
Tutoring

Optional Session:
Conversation
Swap

On-demand class:Content Studies:
Vocabulary &Concepts

Optional Session:
Tutoring

Note: All times are approximate. Schedules may vary.

STUDENT HOUSING
For the full American college experience, you can live right on campus! CSUN’s
student housing area includes a dining hall, a convenience store, laundry rooms,
swimming pools, sports courts, a game room, a coffee shop and lounge areas forrelaxing and studying.
Living on campus is safe and convenient:• Apartments are furnished and ready for move-in• Dormitories are secure, gated buildings with key-card access• Restaurants, classes and shops are only a short walk away

The IEP was a tremendous help as I pursued
my education. After finishing, I went on tocomplete my graduate studies in the
USA and earn my master’s.
Ali Alahmari, Saudi Arabia

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In order for us to process your IEP application and issue a Form I-20,
you must satisfy all of the following requirements:• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program.
• Have completed high school.
• Have paid the Program Application Fee upon submitting your online application. This fee is non-refundable.
• Have submitted all required documents at the time of your online application.

CSUN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
If you are interested in a degree program at CSUN
or a partnering institution, but you do not meet the
English-language proficiency admission requirement(see chart), the IEP with Conditional Admission planoffers pre-approved admission to qualified students.
You must apply to both the IEP with Conditional
Admission and to the CSUN degree program.

IELTS

Undergraduate

Graduate*

6.0 or higher

6.5 or higher

TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (iBT)

61 (iBT)79 (iBT)TOEFL: Paper-Based Test (PBT)

500 (PBT)

550 (PBT)

5058

PTE Academic
iTEP

3.8

4.0

Cambridge CAE

172

180

Duolingo DET

95

105

EIKEN

Pre-1 (2304 min)

1 (2630 min)

GTEC

1125

1200

*Some graduate departments may require a higher TOEFL/IELTS scores for conditional admission.

HOW TO APPLYSTEP 1

Decide which plan is right for you. Complete the appropriate application(s)online and upload the required documents with the online application.
IEP only: Online application for IEP (www.csun.edu/go/applyIEP)
IEP with Conditional Admission: Online application for IEP(www.csun.edu/go/applyIEPCA) AND Online application forthe desired degree program at CSUN (www2.calstate.edu/apply)

STEP 2After you submit the online application, you will receive an email
with instructions to activate your CSUN username and password.

STEP 3

Upon admission, make a Program Tuition payment online.
You will receive an acceptance packet with an IEP Admission Letter anda Form I-20. If qualified for conditional admission to CSUN, you will also
receive a CSUN Conditional Admission Letter with “pre-approved” status.
Using your Form I-20, apply for an F-1 Student Visa and set your travelplans to enter the U.S.

STEP 4

Attend an online “meet and greet” appointment and an online assessment.

STEP 5

Arrive in Los Angeles at least one week before the session begins. Attend
IEP Orientation to learn about the CSUN campus, meet your instructors
and receive your class schedule. Welcome to America!

NOTE: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. All supporting documents are due at the time of application. All official documents must be submitted
in their original language, together with an English translation.

With conditional admission, you can enter most bachelor’s degree programs, as well as selectmaster’s degrees and university certificates (as indicated in green).
For course descriptions and requirements, visit the University Catalog at www.csun.edu/catalog
MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA,
AND COMMUNICATIONMICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OFEDUCATION

Art• Art History BA/MA• Art Education BA/MA• Visual Arts BA/MA/MFA- Animation BA- Ceramics BA/MA/MFA- Communication Design MA/MFA- Drawing BA/MA/MFA- Graphic Design BA- Illustration BA/MA/MFA- Painting BA/MA/MFA- Photography/Video BA/MA/MFA- Printmaking BA/MA/MFA- Sculpture BA/MA/MFA
Cinema and Television Arts
• Electronic Media Management BA• Film Production BA• Media Theory and Criticism BA• Multimedia Production BA• Radio Production BA• Screenwriting BA/MFA**• Television Production BA
Communication Studies• Communication Studies BA/MA• Rhetorical Studies MA• Intercultural Communication MA• Interpersonal Communication MA• Communication Theory MA• Performance Studies MA• Language Behavior MA• Cultural Studies MA
Journalism• Journalism BA• Mass Communications MA^*Music
• Breadth Studies BA• Composition BM/MM• Conducting BM/MM• Music Education BA/MA• Music Industry Administration MA• Music Industry Studies BA• Music Therapy BA• Performance BM/MM- Choir BA- Commercial and Media Writing BM- Instrumental BA- Jazz Studies BM- Keyboard/Organ Emphasis BM- Keyboard/Piano Pedagogy BM- Keyboard/Piano Performance BM- Percussion BM- Strings/Guitar BM- Strings/Orchestral BM- Vocal Arts BM- Winds BM
Theatre• Theater BA/MA

Counseling• Career Counseling MS• College Counseling and Student
Services MS• Educational Psychology MA• Marriage and Family Therapy MS• School Counseling MS• School Psychology MS
Deaf Studies• Deaf Studies BA
Education• Elementary Education MA• Secondary Education MA- Curriculum and Instruction MA- English Education MA- Education Technology MA- Mathematics Education MA- Multicultural and Multilingual MA- Science Education MA
Educational Administration• Higher Education MA• K-12 MA
Educational Leadership• Community College Leadership EdD• Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies MA• Prek-12 Leadership EdD
Special Education• Deaf and Hard of Hearing MA• Early Childhood Special Education MA• Educational Therapy MA• Mild/Moderate Disabilities MA• Moderate/Severe Disabilities MA

DAVID NAZARIAN COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Accountancy• Accountancy BS/MS/MPAcc
Business Administration• Business Administration BS/MBA• Business Law BS• Global Supply Chain Management BS• Insurance/ Financial Services BS• Real Estate BS• Systems and Operations Management BS
Economics• Economics BA
Finance• Finance BS
Information Systems• Information Systems BS
Management• Management BS
Marketing• Marketing BS
Taxation• Taxation MS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Engineering• Computer Engineering BS/MS
Computer Information Technology• Computer Information Technology BS
Computer Science• Computer Science BS/MS
Construction Management Technology• Construction Management Technology BS
Engineering• Civil Engineering BS• Construction Management Technology BS• Electrical & Computer Engineering BS/MS• Engineering Management BS/MS*• Manufacturing Systems BS/MS*• Materials Engineering MS*• Mechanical Engineering BS/MS*• Software Engineering MS• Structural Engineering MS
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
Assistive Technology Studies• Assistive Technology Studies andHuman Services MS• Assistive Technology Engineering MS
Athletic Training• Athletic Training BSChild & Adolescent Development• Child & Adolescent Development BA
Communication Disorders andSciences• Speech and Language Pathology BA/MS• Audiology BA
Environmental and Occupational Health• Environmental and Occupational
Health BS/MS
Family and Consumer Sciences• Apparel, Design, and Merchandising BS/MS• Consumer Affairs BS/MS• Family and Consumer Sciences
Education BS• Family Studies BS/MS• Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
BS/MS

Health Science• Health Administration BS/MS• Health Education BS/MS• Nursing BSN/MS• Public Health BS/MPH
Kinesiology• Adapted Physical Activity MS• Applied Fitness BS• Biomechanics MS*• Dance BS/MS*• Exercise Physiology MS• Exercise Science BS• General Studies BS• Motor Behavior MS*• Pedagogy in Physical Education MS*• Physical Education BS• Sport Studies MS*
Physical Therapy• Physical Therapy MPT/DPT
Recreation and Tourism Management• Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation
Management BS/MS**- Hospitality Management MS**
- Recreational Sports Management/
Recreation Management MS**- Tourism Management MS**COLLEGE OF HUMANITIESAsian American Studies• Asian-American Studies BA
Central American Studies• Central American Studies BA
Chicana and Chicano Studies• Chicana and Chicano Studies BA/MA**
English• Literature BA/MA• Creative Writing BA/MA• English Subject Matter BA• Rhetoric and Composition Theory MA
French• French Literature BA• French Language & Culture BA
Gender and Women’s Studies• Gender and Women’s Studies BA
Humanities• Humanities BA/MA
Interdisciplinary Studies• Interdisciplinary Studies MS
Languages and Cultures• Armenian BA• Italian BA• Japanese BA
Liberal Studies• Liberal Studies BA
Linguistics• Linguistics BA/MA^*• Teaching English as a Second Language
BA/MA^*
Modern Jewish Studies• Modern Jewish Studies BA
Philosophy• Philosophy BA
Religious Studies• Religious Studies BA
Spanish• Spanish Language and Culture BA/MA• Spanish Literature BA^No TOEFL waiver*Visit graduate programs website for
additional requirements**Fall admission only. Available tostudents applying for IEP Spring andSpring Mid-Entry, and IEP Summer
sessions.
All information is subject to change
without notice.

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS
Biochemistry• Biochemistry BS/MS
Biology• Biology BA/BS/MS• Biotechnology/Medical Technology BS• Cell & Molecular Biology BS• Microbiology BS• Marine Biology BS• Environmental Biology BS
Chemistry• Chemistry BA/BS/MS
Geology• Environmental Geology BS• Geology BS/MS**• Geophysics BS/MS• Secondary Teaching BS
Mathematics• Applied Mathematics BS/MS• Mathematics BA/BS/MS• Secondary Teaching BS/MS• Statistics BS
Physics• Astrophysics BS• Physics BA/BS/MS
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
African American Studies• African American Arts & Literature BA• African American Social Sciences BA• African and African American Cultural
Studies BA
Anthropology• Anthropology BA/MA**• Public Archaeology MA**
Geography• Geography BA/MA• Geographic Information Science BA/MA
History• History BA/MA**
Political Science• Law and Society BA• Politics and Government BA• Public Policy and Management BA• Political Science BA/MA
Public Administration• Public Sector Management andLeadership MPA
Psychology• Applied Behavior Analysis MS• Clinical Psychology MA• Human Factors and Applied MA• Psychological Science MA• Psychology BA
Social Work• Social Work MSW
Sociology• Criminology and Criminal Justice BA• General Sociology BA/MS*• Social Welfare BA• Work and Society BA
Urban Studies and Planning• Urban Studies and Planning BA/MUPBA- Bachelor of ArtsBM
- Bachelor of MusicBS- Bachelor of Science
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
EdD - Doctor of EducationMA- Master of Arts
MBA - Master of Business Administration
MFA - Master of Fine Arts
MM - Master of MusicMPA - Master of Public Administration
MPAcc - Master of Professional Accountancy
MPH - Master of Public Health
MPP - Master of Public Policy
MPT - Master of Physical TherapyMS- Master of Science
MSW - Master of Social Work
MUP - Master of Urban Planning

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