Cal State LA opened its Downtown campus in 2016, and for nearly a decade, it has served Angelenos working and learning in DTLA.<\/p>\n
It features 12 classrooms, two state-of-the-art computer labs, student lounge areas and collaborative workspaces, designed to offer state-of-the-art education in its bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, certificate and professional training programs.<\/p>\n
Cal State LA Downtown offers bachelor\u2019s degrees in communication, psychology and business administration.<\/p>\n
Its Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree completion program, with an option in Organizational Communication, is a two-year program designed for those wanting an education in a broad but growing field, while the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a management option, degree completion program provides students \u201cwith the tools, techniques and ethics required to succeed in business and related fields.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cal State LA Downtown offers master\u2019s degrees in public health and social work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Master of Public Health (MPH) offered at Cal State LA Downtown, includes a unique focus on urban community health serving diverse populations in urban areas like Los Angeles,\u201d Cal State LA said on its website. \u201cStudents will understand how to improve health outcomes at the population level and how a variety of factors can impact the health of local communities. Cal State LA’s program allows both recent bachelor’s degree recipients and seasoned public health professionals to learn the intricacies of this growing field.\u201d<\/p>\n
The university\u2019s downtown campus also includes a Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) program, which allows students to earn their master\u2019s degree in business administration in 16 months.<\/p>\n
Alongside its in-person offerings, Cal State LA Downtown features online classes on weeknights and Saturdays.<\/p>\n
\u201cCal State LA Downtown is designed to serve transfer students, working professionals, and non-traditional students in the heart of the City of Los Angeles,\u201d Cal State LA said on its website. \u201cOur mission is to ensure that all students are provided with the tools and resources required to achieve success. We are committed to student equity and to providing superior service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the LA Downtown News published the \u201cBest of Downtown Los Angeles.\u201d The publication included what residents and businesses voted were the \u201cbest\u201d in DTLA \u2014 from retail and entertainment to medical and business services. Cal State LA was voted as one of the best colleges in Downtown by the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe aspire to be the hub for new and innovative educational programs, connecting the distinctiveness of the University and Los Angeles with the world,\u201d the Cal State LA mission reads. The university\u2019s values include discovery, integrity, service and community.<\/p>\n
Cal State LA Downtown hosts live and virtual information sessions, prerecorded information sessions and in-person open house events. Learn more at calstatela.edu\/dtla<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cal-State LA Downtown<\/p>\n 5151 State University Drive<\/p>\n 323-343-3000<\/p>\n