Overview

College of Natural Sciences / College of Natural Sciences is located in Chico, CA, in a small setting.

Departments & Programs

Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

Department of Nutrition and Food Science

Program in Environmental Science

Program in Geosciences

Program in Mathematics Education

School of Nursing

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Biological science, geosciences, environmental sciences, mathematic education, nutritional science,
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Science in nursing
Professional Science Master's (PSM)	Professional science master's

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	18

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Laboratory-based thesis or project, comprehensive exam

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

104

Applied

29

Accepted

17

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Identification of faculty mentor, two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, department letter of recommendation access waiver form

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 2
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

60

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.33%
Black or African American	1.67%
White or Caucasian	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.33%
Asian	8.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3.33%
Unknown	3.33%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (70%)

Faculty

28

Total faculty

Full-time - 21

Part-time - 10

Male (9)

Female (19)

Location & Contact

Address 400 West First Street
Chico, CA  95929-0722
United States

Contact Dr. David M. Hassenzahl
Dean
Email: naturalsciences@csuchico.edu
Phone: 530-898-6121
Fax: 530-898-4363

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