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Environmental Studies

Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

American Indian/Native American Studies

Women's Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Computer Science

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Education, General

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Educational/Instructional Technology

Special Education and Teaching, General

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Reading Teacher Education

Computer Software Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Spanish Language and Literature

Human Development and Family Studies, General

English Language and Literature, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Mathematics, General

International/Globalization Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Chemistry, General

Physics, Other

Psychology, General

Applied Behavior Analysis

Fire Protection, Other

Social Work

Social Sciences, General

Anthropology

Criminology

Economics, General

Geography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Music, General

Health and Wellness, General

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Public Health, General

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting

History, General

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues. A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University: San Marcos

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