Cal State LA is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We are ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of our students.
Master's Programmes
Education & Training (22)
- M.A. Child Development
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.A. Psychology
Social Sciences (21)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.Sc. Criminalistics
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geological Sciences
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Political Science
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.A. Psychology
- M.S.W. Social Work
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Spanish
Humanities (15)
- M.F.A. Art
- M.A. Art
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A., M.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. Spanish
Business & Management (9)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Healthcare Management
- M.Sc. Industrial Management
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.P.A. Public Administration
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
Medicine & Health (7)
- M.Sc. Healthcare Management
- M.Sc. Kinesiology
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutritional Science
- M.A. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.P.H. Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Criminalistics
- M.A., M.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics
Engineering & Technology (5)
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- M.Sc. Industrial Management
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.A. Child Development
- M.Sc. Nutritional Science
- M.S.W. Social Work
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Information Systems
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geological Sciences
About
History
Founded in 1947, we are the premier public comprehensive university in the heart of Los Angeles. We have produced nationally and internationally recognized leaders in fields that include business and industry, visual and performing arts, athletics, science and technology, government, and higher education. At Cal State LA we are pushing boundaries, and creating new opportunities.
Education
Our academic programs will prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s world, find your place in it and have an impact. We cover nearly every field, from business to the arts, education to engineering, and science to nursing.
Research
The Office of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (ORSCA), a unit in the Division of Academic Affairs, provides research development support services to the university community. ORSCA helps Principal Investigators identify external funding opportunities, and provides assistance at every stage of proposal development.
To ensure the highest conformity with University and Federal policies, ORSCA provides support and guidance for compliance issues related to the use of human subjects and animal subjects in research, conflicts of interest, and research misconduct.
Career
The mission of the Career Development Center is to empower students to make enlightened career decisions throughout the lifespan; to connect them with employers; and provide skills to successfully obtain employment in a rapidly changing, complex, and competitive world.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
1201
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2021
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The resources and centers that make up the Office of the Division of Student Life are varied and designed to provide essential services and programs, many of which are vital for student success at Cal State LA. Our departments include the Center for Student Involvement, Office for Students with Disabilities, Student Health Center, and the Veterans Resource Center.
Housing services
Cal State LA offers apartment-style residential communities that are within walking distance to classrooms, sports facilities and the library.
Gender Inclusive Housing is for students interested in living with people of all gender identities and expressions. The Cal State LA Housing and Residence Life community defines Gender Inclusive Housing as an environment where students may choose to share a room with any other student regardless of sex, biological gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
Library services
The University Library is central to the successful achievement of Cal State LA’s mission of cultivating and amplifying our students’ unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, research and public service.
ICT services
Information Technology Services strives to provide all students, faculty, and staff with anywhere, anytime electronic access to information resources in support of the teaching/learning mission of the University.
Medical services
The Student Health Center provides high-quality, affordable health care and health education for the students of Cal State LA to preserve and enhance their potential for academic success and personal development. It also seeks to serve as the primary health resource for the University and health advocate for the campus community.
Student Life
Campus life
Campus facilities are maintained to ensure public safety. Many events held on campus are open to the public, including those at the bookstore, library, and food court. Access to academic and administrative facilities on campus is generally limited to students, employees, and visitors for the purpose of study, work, teaching, and other University business.
Sports facilities
- Cal State LA Gymnasium (Basketball & Volleyball)
- Jesse Owens Track (Cal State LA Soccer & Track & Field)
- Reeder Field (Cal State LA Baseball)
- Cal State LA Tennis Complex (Cal State LA Tennis)
Student clubs
Cal State LA, College of ECST has an array of opportunities for students to get involved, explore new interests, and have fun. Joining a student club or organization is a great way to develop as leaders and make a positive impact in the community and beyond.
Accreditation
Cal State LA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Cal State LA received its last reaffirmation of accreditation in March of 2011. Cal State LA is currently preparing for the next reaffirmation of accreditation review scheduled for 2019.
Student Reviews
It was a little bit different than how I expected
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It was distracting and the population was large which brought too much noise in class always, some lecturers spend less time teaching students
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
All teaching methodology was good with a best communicating skill
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