Palomar Transfer Students

Programs

• ADN/RN TO BSN

  Program Overview

  CSUSM’s ADN/RN to BSN program is an accelerated, online program designed for registered nurses. This fully online program gives nurses the opportunity to earn their BSN in just 14 months. According to registerednursing.org, CSUSM’s ADN/RN to BSN program has been ranked:
  

  • #1 online RN to BSN program in California
  • #5 online RN to BSN program in the United States
    
    

  Program Details

  • Offered online
  • Admits students four times a year (Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II)
  • 14-month completion time
  • View more program information

  Upcoming Information Sessions

  • June 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • July 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Aug. 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Sept. 19, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Nov. 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Dec. 19, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP

  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 1	6	$2,040
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 2	6	$2,040
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 1	5	$1,700
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 2	7	$2,380
  Summer Semester 1	7	$2,380
  Fall Semester 2 - Block 1	7	$2,380
  Total	38	$12,920

  *Unit rate for this program is $340

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Kaiser IONE Scholarship and other nursing specific funding opportunities may be found online
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Cal Grant can be used for this program
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
    
    

  Admission Requirements 

  • RN License
  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
  • Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
  • Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher AND minimum 2.75 GPA in the courses below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadlines: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  RN to BSN (Online)	Fall I 2023	July 12, 2023
  	Fall II 2023	Sept. 13, 2023
  	Spring I 2024	Dec. 6, 2024
  	Spring II 2024	Feb. 7, 2024
  	Fall I 2024	July 10, 2024
  	Fall II 2024	Sept. 18, 2024

  Admission Advisor: 

  • Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu 
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020

   

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.

  RN-BSN Prerequisite Courses

  CSUSM Course (units)	Palomar Equivalent Course*
  BIOL 160 - Microbiology	BIO 212 - Fundamentals of Microbiology
  BIOL 175 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I	BIOL 210 - Anatomy
  BIOL 176 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II	BIOL 211 - Physiology
  CHEM 105 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life	CHEM 104 - General Organic and Biochemistry or CHEM 105 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry or CHEM 110 - General Chemistry or CHEM 220 - Organic Chemistry
  CHEM 105L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Lab	CHEM 104 - General Organic and Biochemistry Lab or CHEM 105 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Lab or CHEM 110 - General Chemistry Lab or CHEM 220 - Organic Chemistry Lab
  Area B4 (MATH 200 - Statistics)	See ASSIST website
  Area A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking)	See ASSIST website

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.

  Professional Licensure and Certification

  California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student to meet California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time. The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  Program Overview

  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) prepares you to begin your successful business career at some of the finest companies in the region and abroad. Students in this program will complete their course of study with the Senior Experience Program, a culminating learning experience unique to our university.

  Program Details

  • Offered in-person at the CSUSM at Temecula campus
  • Admits students every fall, spring and summer semester
  • Two-year completion time
  • View more program information

  Upcoming Information Sessions:

  • June 7, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • July 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Aug. 1, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Sept. 5, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Oct. 3, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Nov. 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP
  • Dec. 5, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP

  Estimated Costs

  Cost Breakdown

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	14	$6,986
  Spring Semester 1	12	$5,988
  Summer Semester 1	9	$4,491
  Fall Semester 2	12	$5,988
  Spring Semester 2	13	$6,487
  Total	60	$29,940

  *Unit rate for this program is $499

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
    
    

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of 24 semester units of pre-business core courses prior to admission
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in pre-business core (see below)
  • Individual pre-business core courses must be completed with a C or better
  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units at a community college or university
  • Completion of an Extended Learning BSBA program application
    
    

  Application and Document Deadlines: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Business Administration, BS (Temecula)	Fall 2023	July 19, 2023
  	Spring 2024	Sept. 6, 2023
  	Fall 2024	April 3, 2024

  Admission Advisor: 

  Rosalinda McGregor

  • Email: rmcrego@csusm.edu
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020
    
    

  Pre-business Core

  You are required to complete the pre-business core courses prior to admission. The minimum grade in every pre-business core course must be a C or better (courses may not be taken credit/no credit) and must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The UC Berkeley GPA Calculator may be helpful in computing your pre-business core GPA.

  Official copies of transcripts submitted as part of your program application package will be used to verify satisfactory completion of the pre-business core admissions requirement. We reserve the right to accept or deny any non-CSUSM, non-articulated coursework (course syllabi may be required for review—please refer to the ASSIST website to verify articulated coursework).

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.

  BSBA Prerequisite Courses

  CSUSM Course (units)	Palomar Equivalent Course*
  ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting (3)	ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting
  ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting (prerequisite: ACCT 201) (3)	ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting
  BUS 202 - Business Law (3)	BUS 117 - Legal Environment of Business
  BUS 203 - Business Writing (prerequisite GEW 101) (3)	BUS 205 - Business Communication
  BUS 204 - Business Statistics (3)	BUS 204 - Quantitative Business Analysis  or MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics or PSYC 205 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
  ECON 201 - Microeconomics (3)	ECON 102 - Principles of Economics (Micro)
  ECON 202 - Macroeconomics (3)	ECON 101 - Principles of Economics (Macro)
  MATH 132 - Survey of Calculus (prerequisite: MATH 115) (3)	MATH 130 - Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.

  International Students

  The full-time BSBA program accepts international students.

  The part-time BSBA program is not able to sponsor F-1 students as the requirement of an F-1 visa is full-time student status. However, the program is open to other non-immigrant visa holders who do not need an I-20 document for their status (including H-1 and E-1).

  Visit the international student admission page for more information.

• CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES

  Program Overview

  The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies will teach you how to evaluate critical issues of crime and justice to pursue solutions for positive social change while preparing for careers in criminal justice and social service agencies. You will also be prepared for graduate study in criminology, law, criminal justice, justice studies and more.

  Program Details

  • Offered in-person at the CSUSM at Temecula campus
  • Admits students every fall and spring semester
  • Two-year completion time
  • View more program information

  Upcoming Information Sessions

  • June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • July 19, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • Aug.16 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • Oct. 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - RSVP 
  • Dec. 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - RSVP 

  Estimated Costs

  Cost Breakdown

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	14	$6,286
  Spring Semester 1	12	$5,388
  Fall Semester 2	12	$5,388
  Spring Semester 2	14	$6,286
  Total	52	$23,348

  *Unit rate for this program is $449

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Cal Grant can be used for this program
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705
    
    

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
  • Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadline: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Criminology and Justice Studies, BA (Temecula)	Fall 2023	July 19, 2023
  	Spring 2024	Oct. 4, 2023
  	Fall 2024	April 3, 2024

   

  Admission Advisor: 

  • Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu 
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020

  
   

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.

  Criminology Prerequisite Courses

  CSUSM Course (units)	Palomar Equivalent Course*
  SOC 105 - Introduction to Justice Studies	SOC 170 - Introduction to Justice Studies
  SOC 201 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences	SOC 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics
  Area A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking)	See ASSIST website
  Area B4 (Mathematics)	See ASSIST website

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement. 

• CYBERSECURITY

  Program Overview

  The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is a fully online degree-completion program, designed to give you hands-on experience to develop practical skills in solving complex security challenges to meet today's workforce demands. This technical-focused online program is also designed with adaptability in mind to prepare you for inevitable changes as the field of cybersecurity advances. At the end of this cybersecurity degree, you will understand the multidimensional nature of security organizational data, systems, devices, networks and services from a holistic view. Additionally, CSUSM has professors with expertise in hardware and system security, mobile and IoT security, network security, usable security, information security and cryptography to provide both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required for this industry.

  CSUSM has been designated as a National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education since 2019 and relies on national frameworks including U.S. National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and requirements of the NSA and DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Cyber Operations.

  Program Details

  • Offered online
  • Admits students every fall semester
  • Two-year completion time
  • View more program information

  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1	15	$7,485
  Spring Semester 1	15	$7,485
  Fall Semester 2	15	$7,485
  Spring Semester 2	15	$7,485
  Total	60	$29,940

  *Unit rate for this program is $449

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
  • Completion of the prerequisite courses listed below
    
    

  Application and Document Deadline: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Cybersecurity, BS (Online)	Fall 2024	April 3, 2024

  Admission Advisor: 

  Maritza Baida

  • Email: mbaida@csusm.edu
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.

  Cybersecurity Prerequisite Courses

  CSUSM Course	Palomar Equivalent Course*
  CYBR 110 - Networking Fundamentals	CSNT 111 - Comp Network Fundamentals
  CYBR 112 - Computer Information Systems	CSNT 110 - Computer OS Fundamentals and CSNT 125 - Comp Info Systems
  CYBR 210 - Introduction to Cybersecurity*	CSNT 181 - Comp Security Prevention
  CYBR 232 - Introduction to Programming for Security*	CSNT 175 - Python Programming
  CYBR 242 - Linux System Fundamentals	CSCI 130 - Linux Fundamentals
  CYBR 262 - Computer Forensics	CSNT 280 - Comp Forensic Foundations
  CYBR 272 - Cyber Defense Principles	CSNT 250 - Cyber Defense and Analysis
  CYBR 282 - Ethical Hacking Principles	CSNT 255 - Ethical Hacker Principles
  MATH 160 - Calculus with Applications I (GE, B4)*	MATH 140 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry
  MATH 242 - Introduction to Statistics	MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics
  MATH 270 - Basic Discrete Mathematics	MATH 245 - Descrete Mathematics
  Physical Science and Laboratory (GE, B1 and B3)	Various - See Assist.org
  Oral Communication (GE, A1)*	Various - See Assist.org
  Written Communication (GE, A2)*	Various - See Assist.org
  Critical Thinking (GE, A3)*	Various - See Assist.org
  Life Science (GE, B2)	Various - See Assist.org

  Cybersecurity Courses Required for the Major - CSUSM Courses Only

  CSUSM Course
  CYBR 310 - Intermediate Programming for Security
  CYBR 312 - Introduction to Algorithm and Data Structures
  CYBR 432 - Computer Security
  CYBR 442 - Software Security
  CYBR 456 - Network Security
  CYBR 466 - Applied Cryptography
  CYBR 472 - Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
  CYBR 482 - Human Factors in Cybersecurity
  CYBR 486 - Enterprise System Security
  CYBR 490 - Cybersecurity Capstone
  Upper-Division CE/CIS/CS/CYBR/SE Elective (12 units)

  General Education Requirements

  CSUSM Course
  Lower-division general education courses - 39 units (some of the lower-division GE courses are satisfied in the prep for major courses, i.e. prerequisites)
  Upper-division general education courses - 9 units

  *Required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted to the program without successfully completing the course).

  **These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement. 

• SOCIOLOGY - ACCELERATED

  Program Overview

  The Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is built for you to examine and address large- and small-scale social problems.

  Program Details

  • Offered online
  • Admits students every fall, spring and summer semester
  • 16-month completion time
  • View more program information

  Upcoming Information Sessions

  • June 13, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • July 11, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • Aug. 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • Sept. 12, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • Oct. 10, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • Nov. 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 
  • Dec. 12, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m - RSVP 

  Estimated Costs

  Semester	Units*	Subtotal**
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 1	8	$3,192
  Fall Semester 1 - Block 2	7	$2,793
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 1	7	$2,793
  Spring Semester 1 - Block 2	8	$3,192
  Summer Semester 1 - Block 1	6	$2,394
  Summer Semester 1 - Block 2	6	$2,394
  Fall Semester 2 - Block 1	8	$3,192
  Fall Semester 2 - Block 2	8	$3,192
  Total	58	$23,142

  *Unit rate for this program is $399

  **University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

  Funding and Financial Aid

  • This program is eligible for financial aid
  • Visit the Extended Learning funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options
  • Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver)
  • Cal Grant can be used for this program (Please note: students who start programs during the summer term are ineligible to receive funding through Cal Grant)
  • View veteran and military funding option

  Admission Requirements 

  • Completion of the equivalent of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 transferable quarter units)
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all transfer coursework
  • Completion of the following prerequisite courses
    
    

  Application and Document Deadlines: 

  Program	Start	Application & Document Deadline
  Sociology, BA, Accelerated (Online)	Fall 2024	June 28, 2023
  	Spring 2024	Aug. 2, 2023
  	Fall 2024	March 6, 2024

  Admission Advisor: 

  • Email: el.inquiry@csusm.edu 
  • Phone: (760) 750-4020
    
    

  Course Equivalencies 

  The following table shows the required prerequisite CSUSM courses needed for admission and the Palomar courses that meet those requirements.

  Sociology Prerequisite Courses

  CSUSM Course (units)	Palomar Equivalent Course*
  SOC 101 - Introduction of Sociology	SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
  SOC 201 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences	SOC 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or MATH 120 - Elementary Statistics or SOC 180-Social Justice Statistics
  Area A1 (GEO 102 - Oral Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A2 (GEW 101 - Written Communication)	See ASSIST website
  Area A3 (LTWR 115, MATH 110, PHIL 110, or PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking)	See ASSIST website
  Area B4 (Mathematics)	See ASSIST website

  *These courses are subject to change. Prior to taking any of these courses, review the ASSIST Palomar Articulation Agreement to ensure the course still meets CSUSM’s course requirement.