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Academics & Honors Programs

Fresno State is the “premier engaged university” in this region, with over 50 academic departments within eight colleges/schools, the Henry Madden Library, the Division of Graduate Studies, the Division of Continuing and Global Education, and dozens of centers and institutes.

The Provost’s Office also facilitates the operations of:

• The Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Program.
• The Smittcamp Family Honors College.
• The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
• International Programs.
• The Office of Community and Economic Development.
• Interdisciplinary Spatial Information Systems (ISIS).
• The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (TLT).

The Lyles College of Engineering

The technical professions of the 21st century and the people who practice these professions are more critical than ever to advancing and ensuring the health, safety and prosperity of people and society.

Engineers have been the unheralded “people behind the scenes” of technological marvels ranging from extraordinary (e.g., man on the moon) to expected (e.g., safe drinking water and sanitation) to essential (e.g., high-speed telecommunications including wireless and Internet). Construction managers have been the “people in the trenches” making sure that engineering designs are turned into reality— on-time and on-budget.

The Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno, is taking the lead in the Central Valley, the state, the nation and the world at educating the technical professionals of the 21st century. These modern-day engineers and construction managers practice professions that are grounded in science, mathematics and the laws of nature, but driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit to solve the needs and problems of humanity and the world.

Students can choose from six undergraduate degree programs in the college’s three departments: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Geomatics and Mechanical Engineering (all ABET-accredited) as well as Construction Management (ACCE-accredited). The college also offers Master of Science graduate degrees in civil engineering and engineering with options in electrical and mechanical engineering (two new options in computer engineering and engineering management are in the works). Specialty areas include alternative energy, control systems, digital mapping, environment, geotechnical engineering, green/sustainable engineering, manufacturing, mechatronics, optics, photogrammetry, seismic engineering, signal processing and communications, transportation, water technology, and wireless sensor networks.

State-of-the-art facilities; personal attention from faculty who practice their professions; partnerships with industry; an Honors program with scholarships; hands-on learning; and opportunities to participate in various international, service-learning and competition projects (e.g., Engineers without Borders, ASME Human Powered Vehicle or ASCE Concrete Canoe) are hallmarks of your educational experience at the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State that, combined, will provide a solid foundation for the start of a successful and exciting professional career.

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Teaching, as a career, offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults. Young people today face a variety of challenges and often look to their teachers for support. Teachers help them believe in themselves and succeed.

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development has outstanding programs that can prepare you to teach high school, middle school, elementary school, special education and preschool. Cutting-edge techniques and methods are demonstrated that will help you, as a teacher, make learning exciting and fun. The program’s outstanding and experienced faculty, supervisors and master teachers will become your mentors as you move from university student to classroom teacher.

The teaching profession offers many career advantages: There will be positions due to retirements and unfilled needs for math, science and special education teachers; starting salaries range from $40,000 to $45,000 per year; outstanding benefit packages are included; and teachers teach an average of 190 days a year rather than the 250 days required of other careers.

If you like a challenge, if you want to make a difference, then teaching could be for you. Think about making teaching YOUR professional career choice. For more information contact Diana Dille, Education Career Counselor. Call (559) 278-6524 or (559) 278-0300, or email diana_dille@csufresno.edu.

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology provides innovative, student-centered, real-world learning experiences to prepare students to be tomorrow’s leaders in their chosen field. Students have the opportunity to work side by side with our outstanding faculty and staff who are engaged in applied and strategic research and scholarly activities focused on meeting the needs of Central California and beyond. Students become involved in the college’s work to improve the region’s economy, environment and quality of life.

The College of Arts and Humanities

Disciplines in the College of Arts and Humanities are not about things; they are about life, both intellectual life and life in practical terms. The arts—including theatre, dance, music, creative writing and the visual arts—expand the creative mind as they teach us to appreciate the artistic world. The disciplines in the humanities provide a gateway to help understand human existence and develop the intellectual skills that allow us to evaluate, analyze and critique the works of our imagination. Together, the arts and humanities nurture effective communication tools, strong analytic and problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and the desire to become lifelong learners.

The Craig School of Business

The Craig School of Business proudly offers one of the best business programs in California. Recognized for its excellence, innovation and responsiveness, the Craig School is the third public business program in California to earn accreditation through AACSB International.

The international programs afford the opportunity for our students to interact with others in the business community around the world. Through internships, team projects with the business community and nonprofits, case studies, and community service, students gain a solid theoretical foundation with hands-on practical experience.

The College of Health and Human Services

At the heart of this College is the commitment to education and lifelong learning. The College of Health and Human Services provides premier academic programs and enriching educational opportunities for students to thrive in a health and human services field of their choice. Students learn the fundamental skills of health and human services research, professional development, and community service through interdependent collaborations among the departments of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, Health Science, Interdisciplinary Gerontology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Recreation Administration and Leisure Studies, Social Work Education and a wide spectrum of centers, institutes, research labs and programs.

The College of Science and Mathematics

These are exciting new times for the College of Science and Mathematics as they welcome their new Dean and Professor of Biology, Dr. Andrew Rogerson. Under his leadership, the College is expecting to reach new heights.

The College offers a South Pacific Semester for students of all majors as an opportunity for you to spend a semester in New Zealand while completing general education requirements.

In the sciences, many new programs have been established, such as biomedical physics, forensic science and environmental sciences. Several new institutes have been established, including the Central California Autism Center and the Institute of Climate Change, Oceans and Atmosphere.

The College of Social Sciences

The College of Social Sciences takes pride in educating some of the country’s best geographers, economists, anthropologists, political scientists, sociologists, historians, teachers, public servants, community activists and human rights advocates. They are especially proud of the wealth of research conducted on the quality of life and the economic conditions in the San Joaquin Valley.

Their commitment is to engage in the application of social sciences knowledge for the benefit of our students and the positive transformation of our society.

The Division of Graduate Studies

The decision to pursue advanced studies is extremely important. Nationally, each year more than 480,000 students complete the master’s degree to gain additional professional advancement and growth. Another 44,000 seek graduate studies at the doctoral level.

Obviously, in a world where an advanced education is increasingly critical in the arts, the sciences, government, industry and the social services, your investment in graduate school can make a vital difference to your future. A graduate degree can broaden your employment horizon and increase your earning power.

The California State University, Fresno, Division of Graduate Studies is committed to helping you achieve this competitive difference.

Check out our website at www.csufresno.edu/ gradstudies, call or visit our office to discover how our Graduate Division can best serve you.

There is also an honors college for Engineering, Arts and Humanities, and the Craig School of Business.


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