What are the program requirements?
Please take a look at the University Catalog listing for the program details and admission requirements. https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/blaw/programs/certificatereal-estate/
Where do I apply for the program?
The first step in the process is to ensure that you are eligible to join the program. Please review the requirements in the University Catalog. See: https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/blaw/programs/certificatereal-estate/ The next step is to review and start the application process with Admissions and Records. See: https://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/applicants
I already have a bachelor’s degree. Can a get a Certificate in Real Estate?
Yes. The Certificate in Real Estate is specifically designed for people who already have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in getting licensed as a Real Estate Salesperson/Agent.
I’m interested in getting a Certificate in Real Estate. How strong is CSUN’s program?
Frankly, we’re great. Our business programs are accredited by AACSB (an achievement obtained by only 5% of the world’s business schools). Our real estate classes are staffed by professors who have excellent academic credentials combined with real world experience. We have a vigorous speakers’ series and opportunities for internships. CSUN has one of the largest real estate program of the 23 CSU campuses and is represented on California’s Real Estate and Land Use Institute.
Is it possible to get financial aid for enrollment in the certificate program?
Yes, the Certificate in Real Estate is eligible for financial aid. You can find out more about the types of financial aid available here: https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/credential-students
Does the Certificate in Real Estate allow me to sit for the California Salesperson License exam?
Yes. The certificate meets the requirements to sit for the California Real Estate Salesperson Exam. However, the certificate alone does not meet the course requirements to sit for the Broker License Exam. You would need to complete the remaining required courses before being eligible to sit for the Broker License Exam.
Please refer to the FAQ below for the California course requirements for eligibility to sit for the exam and CSUN course equivalents. Additional information about the requirements for the exam is available on the DRE website.
| Broker | CSUN Equivalent | | 1. Real Estate Practice; and | RE 412 | | 2. Legal Aspects of Real Estate; and | BLAW 481 | | 3. Real Estate Finance; and | RE 420 | | 4. Real Estate Appraisal; and | RE 416 | | 5. Real Estate Economics or Accounting; and | RE 418, ECON 310 or ACCT 220 | | | | | 6. Three courses from the following list: | | | Real Estate Principles | RE 414 | | Business Law | BLAW 308 or BLAW 280 | | Property Management | | | Escrow | | | Real Estate Office Administration | | | Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending | | | Advanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate | | | Advanced Real Estate Finance | | | Advanced Real Estate Appraisal | | | Computer Applications in Real Estate | IS 312 | | Common Interest Developments | | | Note: If both Real Estate Economics and Accounting are taken, only two courses from section 6 are required. | |
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| Agent/Salesperson | CSUN Equivalent |
| 1. Real Estate Principles, and | RE 414 |
| 2. Real Estate Practice, and | RE 412 |
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| 3. One course from the following list: | |
| Real Estate Appraisal | RE 416 |
| Property Management | |
| Real Estate Finance | RE 420 |
| Real Estate Economics | RE 418 or ECON 310 |
| Legal Aspects of Real Estate | BLAW 481 |
| Real Estate Office Administration | |
| General Accounting | ACCT 220 |
| Business Law | BLAW 308 or BLAW 280 |
| Escrows | |
| Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending | |
| Computer Applications in Real Estate | IS 312 |
| Common Interest Developments | |
Note: This information is intended to aid students in preparing for licensure but we are not authorized to make representations on behalf of the California Department of Real Estate. Kindly consult them for more information: https://www.dre.ca.gov/
