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Academics
A personalized education guided by mentorship.
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What You Can Study Here
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Our Undergraduate Majors & Minors
We offer more than 30 degree programs and an array of minors, concentration areas, certificates, and teacher credentials.
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See Graduate Programs
CSUMB offers several graduate-level programs in business, education, human services, and health and environmental sciences.
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Explore Our Colleges & Schools
Our degree offerings — and the wealth of experiential learning opportunities that come with them — are offered by six academic colleges.
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The film program is very maker-oriented. With the bigger programs, you’ll often spend the first two years in the classroom. At CSUMB, the first week they were putting cameras in our hands.
Beyond the Classroom. By Your Side.
When you choose Cal State Monterey Bay, you join a supportive and collaborative community. You’ll go beyond the lecture hall and labs to build skills, gain knowledge, and discover more about yourself—and you’ll receive guidance every step of the way.
More About Why CSUMB?Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Putting learning into action is a hallmark of a CSUMB education. We’re the only school in the California State System that requires service-learning, and our rich research opportunities prepare students for careers and continued study.
Opportunities Include
- Capstone
- Internships
- Research
- Service Learning
- Study Abroad/Away
Hours of service each year
CSUMB students contribute their time and talents to schools, nonprofits, and agencies around the region.
Gaining Practical Skills
“We get so much hands-on experience. It’s really helpful in the job market…. There are so many opportunities to research. We have a very unique area here.”
Learning in Monterey Bay
Our coastal location means more than beach days and the outdoors. It defines who we are and inspires learning and research. Our proximity to the Bay Area and the agriculturally rich Salinas Valley opens you up to many internship and job opportunities.
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An Ocean of Opportunity
“I like being so close to the ocean. To learn about it in my classes and then go to the beach and see it in person has been a really cool experience.”
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$2M Climate Research Grant
A generous grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will fund 45 paid internships for CSUMB students, among other experiences.
Big City Access
San Francisco and San Jose are just a short drive away from the Monterey Peninsula, putting unique internships and employment opportunities within reach.
Mentorship and Support
Our dedicated staff and accomplished faculty are invested in your academic and professional success. We offer a variety of support services, including programs that help first-generation, low-income, and migrant students adjust to and thrive at college.
Student-faculty ratio
Get ample face-to-face time with your professors, in and outside of class.
Academic resources at CSUMB include
- Tutoring & Study Skills Help
- Library & Research Help
- Career Advising
- Accessibility Services
- Migrant Student Support
- Guardian Scholars Program
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What I really feel that you can’t get elsewhere is the connection with the professors. I feel seen and acknowledged. I feel like they all have my back and want to see me do well. It’s a lot easier to learn this way.
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Academic Outcomes: Success After CSUMB
At Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll gain an education that provides a lifetime of value. Our alumni make a difference in California communities and around the world, and many continue their education at some of the best graduate and professional schools in the country.
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