Join us as we continue to expand our educational offerings using a variety of technologies, providing maximum flexibility and access for you, the off-campus student. Through this site you can access our fully accredited online courses and degree programs without having to come to campus.
Chico Distance & Online Education offers a variety of courses and degree programs via the Internet. While the courses are entirely Web-based, many of the courses also provide live, synchronous video streaming of course lectures. To participate in these classes you will need to be admitted to the University and have a computer and access to the Internet. Students may combine Chico Distance & Online Education, Special Session, Summer Session, and on-campus attendance to meet the degree requirements of these programs. The current schedule of online courses may be seen here [1].
California State University, Chico, established in 1887, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in distance education. In its yearly ranking of “America’s Best Colleges,” U. S. News and World Report ranks Chico fifth among master’s-level public universities in the Western United States. CSU, Chico offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and options and maintains one of the highest graduation rates in the California State University system.
If you are ready to apply for one of these programs please visit the Admission/Registration page [2] for complete details.
Bachelors Degrees |
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BA in Social Science (Multidisciplinary - Breadth) [3] |
The major in social science is 45 units designed to offer students a broad background so they can develop a sensitivity to how individuals relate with one another within society. Thirty (30) units are offered via Chico Distance & Online Education, with the remainder available at a community college. Upper division general studies thematic courses are available via Chico Distance & Online Education. |
BA in Social Science (Specialization -Depth) [3] |
The Specialization-Depth pattern is a 45-unit major which consists of 24 units from one of the primary advising concentrations and 15 units in a secondary concentration, plus an integrated capstone social science seminar and an introductory computer course. The primary and secondary concentrations available to online students are Sociology and Career and Life Planning. Most of the coursework is offered via Chico Distance & Online Education, with the remainder available at a community college. |
BA in Liberal Studies [4] |
The Liberal Studies Online Pattern is a degree completion program for students who plan on teaching elementary school or desire a broad-based degree. Upon completion of our program you will have a Bachelor of Arts. Sixty (60) upper division units are offered. Students may take a portion of their lower-division work at a community college, a CSU campus or an online program, or another accredited four-year college or university. If you plan on teaching you will need to enter a credential program before you are ready to teach. At this time CSU, Chico does not offer an online credential program. |
BA in Sociology [5] |
Do you have a passion for studying social groups? Do you have a vision |
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Masters Degree |
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MS in Nursing [6] |
The CSU, Chico School of Nursing is a leader in online education for nurses. The online program is evaluated by the same accrediting bodies that review our classroom programs. Students give our online programs high marks. Because of our rural service area many nurses could not continue their education without the online option. The School of Nursing has won numerous awards for its programs. |
Certificate Programs/Concentration |
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Career and Life Planning Concentration [7] |
Training for national certification as a Career Development Facilitator is provided through 9 units of coursework provided online by CSU, Chico. Career Development Facilitators (CDFs) work in a variety of career development settings. A CDF may serve as a career group facilitator, job search trainer, career resource center coordinator, career coach, career development case manager, intake interviewer, occupational and labor market information resource person, human resource career development coordinator, employment/placement specialist, workforce development staff person, or school career center technician. CSU, Chico provides the required 120 hours of training for certification; processing of the certification is through the Center for Credentialing and Education in partnership with the National Career Development Association. Related work experience is required in addition to the coursework/training for certification. The three courses required to complete CDF training are each offered once a year online. |
Links:
[1] http://rce.csuchico.edu/schedule
[2] http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/apply
[3] http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/ba-social-science
[4] http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/ba-liberal-studies
[5] http://rce.csuchico.edu/sociology
[6] http://www.csuchico.edu/nurs/programs/online/index.shtml
[7] http://rce.csuchico.edu/online/career-and-life-planning-concentration
[8] http://rce.csuchico.edu/taxonomy/term/131