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Urban Learning

Want to be a teacher? Choose Urban Learning!

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Explore the Urban Learning Major

The Bachelor of Arts in Urban Learning is for students who want to become teachers in elementary or special education classrooms, or work in other student support roles such as school counseling or social work. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to support diverse learners and create inclusive, equitable environments where all students will succeed.

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Why Choose Urban Learning?

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The B.A. in Urban Learning is your direct path to teaching— leading to Multiple Subject (TK-8) or Special Education Credential programs.
Courses in the major fulfill credential prerequisites, keeping you on track to become a teacher.
Get one-on-one support from a dedicated academic advisor.
Partner with the Center for Careers in Teaching for workshops, resources, and next steps toward your teaching journey.

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Urban Learning Admissions

First-time freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to declare the Urban Learning major when applying to California State University, Fullerton and to attend New Student Orientation. Declaring early helps our department connect with you sooner and provide timely guidance, resources, and academic advising throughout your journey in the program.

The Urban Learning major offers students multiple pathways to begin and progress through the program.

Ways to Get Started

First-Time Freshmen
First-time freshmen are students currently in high school or who have recently graduated and have not taken college courses after the summer following graduation. Students who took college classes during high school are still considered freshman applicants.
Upper-Division Transfer Students
Upper-division transfer students are students transferring to the Urban Learning program with at least 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units).
Want to Change Your Major?
Newly admitted students must wait until the first day of the semester to request a major change and attend their original major orientation. Current CSUF students should connect with their current department and meet with an Urban Learning advisor for support with the transition. To officially change your major, you may access the form on the CSUF Office of the Registrar’s Website.

How to Apply

The Urban Learning program at California State University, Fullerton follows the admission requirements set by the California State University system and the CSUF Office of Admissions. Need help declaring Urban Learning as your major? Please use the “How to Apply” link at the top of this page. For admission requirements and application deadlines, please visit the CSUF Office of Admissions Website.

Cohort Model

The Urban Learning program at California State University, Fullerton uses a cohort model, allowing students to take many of the same major and College of Education courses with classmates from their graduating year. This helps students build friendships, create professional connections, and develop a strong support network throughout their time at CSUF and beyond graduation.

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Click the drop-down arrow below to see available drop-in advising dates and times.

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