Explore Graduate Programs

Continuing your education and earning a post-graduate degree (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., etc.) may be required for the work you want to do, so if you’re considering graduate school, start planning early and accessGraduate School Resources, as applications are frequently due 6 to 9 months in advance.

Plan for Graduate Programs

• Explore graduate and professional school opportunities by attending the CSUSM Graduate and Professional School Fair and California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education to learn about programs and talk to recruiters.
• Research program admissions information to find out what tests (GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT) may be required for admission to your schools of choice.
• The Office of Graduate Studies & Research provides support related to research and funding.

Graduate & Certificate Programs at CSUSM

• Explore the 22 master's programs and joint doctoral program offered at Cal State San Marcos
• CSUSM Extended Learning offers more than 20 career-based and credit-bearing certificate programs from cybersecurity technologies, human resource management, nonprofit management and leadership, and so much more.
• Search for individual Exam Test Prep courses offered through CSUSM Extended Learning including LSAT, GRE, SAT/ACT, TEAS, and many more.