California State University-Long Beach Reviews

"I have been very fortunate to be a part of California State University Long Beach. The professors and supporting staff have been beneficial in answering questions in regards to my degree and how I can best apply my newly gained knowledge upon completion of the graduate program. In comparison to the UC system, the Social and Cultural Analysis in Education degree at Long Beach is the most comprehensive. Although enrollment into courses is sometimes challenging due to limited space, the academic counselors try their best to provide feedback on alternate courses to enroll in order to satisfy degree requirements."

"I think we have great health education courses but not enough structure to our program. I would like to see more mentorship as well as research within the health sciences."

"Some of the best art facilities in southern California and a wide variety of disciplines. Accessible and supportive faculty, good peer group and great surrounding town. The only improvement would be a bit more career support for moving into the LA art scene. Oh, and its actually affordable! (compared with Otis, CGU, CalArts etc)"

"CSU Long Beach has a campus that is easy to fall in love with. The professors in the Sports Management Program are the ones that like to see you succeed and are always open to give you some advice."

"You have a wonderful support system from your peers to your instructors. It is one of the only programs that allows you to teach your first year so you begin to make money while you are in school. You also will have two years of well-guided teaching experience when you are done with the program. The campus is beautiful and everyone is friendly. It is super easy to make friends and the faculty is superb."

"I loved everything but wish there were more faculty"

"The Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE) program is a well-known graduate program that, over the course of three years, transforms an individual into a moral, ethical, and professional student affairs practitioner. The network, that comes with being a part of this program, is priceless. SDHE graduates are practicing their calling all over Southern California and beyond. Where ever you may be, there is always an SDHE alumna close by! The program's faculty can attest to the merit of the program, as their previous titles include deans, community college chancellors, and current practitioners in the field. Along with the incredible faculty, the program quickly exposes you to the field with a practicum in your first year and two fieldwork experiences in your third year. The cons of the program can also be restated as a benefit in that it is a full-time, 57 unit degree that takes three years to complete."

"Cons: for being a graduate program, the school does not offer as many graduate courses after normal work hours. Pros: the courses are directed towards teaching and class discussion, which helps for anyone looking into getting into teaching or presenting articles/works at seminars."

"Its a great social justice program with lots of hands on experience. The small size of cohorts makes for a better learning experience. The professors are extremely knowledgeable and accessible to students."

"The pros of the English graduate program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) are: great faculty and staff that are professional and knowledgeable; excellent programs and extra curricular activities offered; competitiveness is high even though the program does not require GRE scores for admittance purposes; great location; and great academic atmosphere. The cons of the English graduate program at CSULB are: not too many courses are offered every semester, but nonetheless, they offer most overall; and not too many courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate day-shift working students (which at the graduate level, most students work during the day)."

"I love my graduate program. I have only been at CSULB one semester but I have learned plenty already. The professors and my colleagues have been great and helpful. Everyone has been open and willing to participate. I have enjoyed the fact that many of my colleagues know how to work as a team and are willing to answer any questions. I believe that in order to survive a graduate program you must have the well-rounded help of all people, faculty and your colleagues. I have yet to find any cons - maybe the tuition price!"

"One of the pros of my graduate program is that students have the opportunity to receive the advising and mentoring one needs to realize his or her dreams because of the student-centered philosophy."