Extended Education provides educational programs and experiences to CSUMB matriculated and non-matriculated students on and off campus. 

Extended Education works to make learning opportunities available to meet the needs of working adults and members of the surrounding communities pursuing personal interests through university study.  Students can take individual courses on or off campus or online.  Earn a degree, certificate or earn CEUs-Continuing Education Units. The University is continually developing new courses and programs to serve the needs of CSUMB students and community members. See our website for more information.

Open University enables members of the community to take regular degree track course(s) offered at the University on a space-available basis and with the Instructor’s approval. Through the Open University registration process, you do not have to apply to the University or enroll in a degree program. Simply attend the first day of class, obtain the instructor’s permission. See our website for more information.  

Degree Programs

Nursing B.S.N. (On Campus)

Master of Business Administration (Fully Online)

Instructional Science & Technology M.S. (Fully Online)

Management and Information Technology M.S. (Fully Online)

Computer Science & Information Technology Degree Completion Program (Fully Online)

Certificate Programs

Science Illustration (On Campus)

Credit Courses and Programs 

Wildlands Studies (Off Campus)

Professional Development Programs

Advancement Courses for Teachers (Online)

Non-Credit Programs

Paralegal and Other LegalTest Prep (Online) Protrain (Online)   Note: Fees for Extended Education are not the same as the standard CSUMB tuition rate and vary for each program. To view fees for a specific program, please view the program page.  Fees are subject to change without notice.