Extended Learning

Explore Our Programs

We offer a full range of degrees and certificate programs as well as individual courses. Explore the options and find the perfect program for you.

Degree Programs

Master’s programs and bachelor’s degree completion programs

Certificate Programs

Credit bearing certificates, career-based certificates and certification exam prep

CSUSM Summer Session

Online courses that are fully transferable to other academic institutions

Online Programs

Fully online bachelor's and master's degrees, certificate programs and courses

All Programs

About Extended Learning

As the academic outreach branch for CSUSM, Extended Learning is a premier resource of education for individuals in North San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties.

Our educational experience is tailored to the unique needs of our students and includes undergraduate and graduate degrees, global education, professional certificates, online courses and lifelong learning programs.

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A NEW LEAF

April Dawson came to Cal State San Marcos to study biotechnology. She left with a mission—and a viable method—to help feed the world.

THE BEST OF HEALTH

In six years, Oscar Suarez moved from front-desk receptionist at Neighborhood Healthcare to senior operations manager for the organization’s dental health program. His partner in progress? Extended Learning.

FIRST, TO SERVE

Tatiana Peña is carrying the lessons of giving from her childhood into a career in criminology and justice studies.