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Message From The Dean

Programs within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics can prepare you for a science-related job in the public or private sector, a career in teaching, a graduate or professional education, or a variety of other science & mathematics-related careers.

Our departments are well equipped with modern computers and scientific instrumentation, so that students graduate from our programs with state-of-the-art skills.

The CSUS College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics may be the place for you if you are:

  • A high school graduate about to begin your college education
  • A community college student wanting to work towards a BA or BS degree
  • Someone already in the workforce looking for additional education leading to a bachelor's or master's degree

We are prepared to work with you to design the program you need to advance your career. Our majors offer a variety of entry points, so that you can begin your studies at an appropriate level. Many of our programs are offered partially or totally in the evening, so that we can accommodate people who work. We have a variety of support activities for students who get into academic difficulty. In addition to courses in major areas of science and mathematics, we offer a variety of individualized activities such as independent study, research, community work, and the like. If you decide to enroll at CSUS, we urge you to identify an advisor and work with that person on a regular basis. Your advisor can customize your schedule to meet your own needs--in terms of timing, sequencing, course loads, and other factors. Proper advising can shorten your time to graduation.

Dr. Jill Trainer

Jill M. Trainer, Dean
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics