Why ´ó·¢?

- Emphasis on Local Service Area: ´ó·¢ demonstrates a strong commitment to developing students in their service area
by prioritizing community engagement and promoting a sense of social responsibility
among its students.
- Focus on Diversity and Inclusion: ´ó·¢ is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The university strives
to create a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates different perspectives
and backgrounds, enriching the graduate education experience for all students.
- Strong Community Engagement: ´ó·¢ has a reputation for its active engagement with the local community. Graduate
students often have opportunities to participate in meaningful service-learning projects
and research collaborations that address real-world challenges and contribute to the
region's growth.
- Hands-On Learning: The university emphasizes experiential learning and practical application of knowledge.
Many graduate programs incorporate hands-on experiences, internships, and industry
partnerships, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
- Small Class Sizes and Personalized Attention: ´ó·¢ prides itself on maintaining small class sizes, fostering an environment where
faculty can provide individualized attention and mentoring to graduate students.
- Cutting-Edge Research Opportunities: Graduate students at ´ó·¢ have access to cutting-edge research opportunities across
various disciplines. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and often involve
graduate students in their projects, providing valuable research experience.
- Focus on Health and Environmental Sciences: The university's location in San Marcos, California, surrounded by a diverse landscape,
allows for unique research opportunities in health and environmental sciences. Graduate
programs in these fields can take advantage of the region's biodiversity and ecological
diversity.
- Strong Partnerships with Industry: The university maintains strong ties with local industries and organizations, providing
graduate students with opportunities for internships, networking, and potential job
placements upon graduation.
Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
California State University San Marcos offers innovative graduate programs that integrate
the latest technologies and most recent research in each field of study to prepare
graduate students for advanced positions in a variety of disciplines. Graduate students
are also provided support and resources to pursue further educational goals, such
as doctoral study.
Graduate students make up a distinctive and highly valued segment of the university
community. Graduate programs support the goal of CSU San Marcos in educating a diverse
student population for leadership roles in the twenty-first century.
Overall, graduates of the programs will have the knowledge and skills to make contributions
to their discipline and to meet the needs of society. Specifically, upon completing
their program, graduate students will be innovative practitioners with the ability
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- Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and values appropriate to the discipline.
- Articulate and address critical issues in their field of study.
- Create, analyze, and think critically at an advanced level.
- Master new and various methods and technologies as appropriate to the discipline.
- Communicate, at an advanced level, in oral and/or written form.
- Recognize, at an advanced level, the importance of standards of academic and professional
integrity.
Greetings from Dean De Leone