CSUSB to continue in-person campus operations with some modifications for outdoor activities.

Dear Campus Community:

Our thoughts are with the families and community members impacted by the recent fires in our area. We recognize how difficult this time is for everyone at CSUSB and want you to know that your safety is our highest priority. We are working closely with local emergency services to stay informed and ensure the well-being of our entire community.

At this time, the CSUSB San Bernardino campus is not currently included in evacuation orders or warnings issued by CALFIRE for the Line Fire that started in Highland on Thursday. However, due to the ongoing fire situation in Highland and the Mountain Communities, the following modifications will be made to campus operations for Monday, September 9th:

  • In-person instruction and business operations will continue as normal
  • Building air handling systems will be modified to limit outdoor air to reduce the circulation of smoke and ash inside of campus buildings.
  • Outdoor activity classes, athletic practices, and other planned outdoor activities will be moved indoors or rescheduled. Students should check with faculty or event organizers for additional information.

Campus leadership will continue to monitor the situation and make operational adjustments as required to ensure the safety of our campus community.  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know needs support during this challenging time.

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Dual Concentrations

Requirements for Completing a Dual Concentration

In order to complete a dual concentration in the M.A. in English & Writing Studies, you must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Before declaring a second concentration, complete a minimum of 15 units of coursework in a single concentration in the M.A. program with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in this coursework.
  2. Notify the graduate coordinators of both concentrations of your intention to pursue the dual concentration.
  3. To add a concentration, file a Graduate Change of Program Application (COPA) form with the Graduate Studies Office. On this form, you should specify that you are adding a second concentration and keeping your first concentration.
  4. Complete 39 units of graduate coursework in the M.A. program.
  5. Complete all of the non-elective coursework under both concentrations with a grade of C or higher in each course and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in this coursework. If, after completing all of this non-elective coursework, you have not yet completed the required 39 units (see requirement 4 above), you must complete the remaining units with graduate elective coursework, approved in advance by the graduate coordinator of one of your concentrations.
  6. When you are within 1-2 semesters of completing the program, file a Graduation Check for each of your concentrations (i.e., two Graduation Checks total) with the Records office.
  7. Complete either the thesis (ENG 6973) or the Comprehensive Examination (ENG 6983 and 6980).
    1. If you are completing a thesis, your thesis can combine both disciplines in its content and approach or you can choose one concentration to focus on.
    2. If you are completing the Comprehensive Examination, we encourage you to take one test from each of your concentrations, but like thesis students, you may choose to concentrate on one.