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With over 175 career-building programs available, we make achieving your goals more accessible. Search our wide range of programs below to find the bachelor’s or master’s degree, certificate, minor or accelerated program that best fits your needs.

Urban and Regional Studies Minor
Urban and Regional Studies Minor

Format: On Campus

Explore the social, economic and environmental factors that shape cities and regions so you can contribute to analyzing and addressing urban challenges. The minor consists of 18-19 credit hours.

Urban Education, Ph.D.
Urban Education, Ph.D.

Format: On Campus

Expand your skills as an educator through a rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum that addresses urban educational issues. Tailor your education with specializations available in Counseling Psychology and Policy Studies and prepare to contribute to the practice and theory of urban education while meeting the academic prerequisites for a career in academia or professional practice.

Urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Graduate Certificate
Urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Graduate Certificate

Format: On Campus

Learn to effectively utilize GIS technology in urban environments. Discover the principles of GIS and advanced methods through practical applications and individual GIS-based projects to foster a comprehensive understanding of spatial information analysis and management. This program is open to degree-seeking graduate students and non-degree graduate students with program permission. The certificate program consists of 12 credit hours.

Urban Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Urban Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Format: On Campus

Unlock the potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in urban contexts to utilize spatial data and address urban planning and development issues. Prepare for a career in urban design, transportation planning and environmental analysis. The certificate program consists of 12 credit hours.

Urban Health Certificate
Urban Health Certificate

Format: On Campus

Designed for students who are underrepresented in medicine and interested in a career in urban primary care, this certificate program gives you the foundation to gain acceptance to, and ultimately excel in medical school. Students who are admitted to the program complete an undergraduate Urban Health Certificate (minimum of 19 credits including eight credits of urban health, eight credits of clinical science and three credits of professional development courses) while also completing the science prerequisites needed for medical school.

Fall Visit Day - Saturday's October 4 and November 1, 2025
Welcome prospective students and families!

Fall Visit Day

We are excited to invite you to campus for our annual Fall Visit Days on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 1. It’s a great opportunity to get to know CSU, tour campus, grab a bite and more!

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