Overview

Natural Sciences / Natural Sciences is located in Chico, CA.

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	26

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT, Miller Analogies Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Application for admission, transcripts, and Statement of purpose/interest

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

168

Applied

103

Accepted

30

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

70

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 15th	May 1st	No
Spring deadline	September 30th	September 30th	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	May 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE, GMAT, Miller Analogies Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Application for admission, transcripts, and Statement of purpose/interest

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

67

Total Graduate Students

20%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.88%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	4.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	2.99%
Unknown	7.46%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Faculty

34

Total faculty

Full-time - 25

Part-time - 9

Male (14)

Female (20)

Location & Contact

Address 400 W 1st St
Chico, CA  95929-0722
United States

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

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