Prospective Students
The M.A. in Sustainability program offers a cohorted experience where students complete their core classes with a community of peers dedicated to finding solutions to environmental problems. Our students find community through their peers, faculty in our program, and the many sustainability professionals across campus who advance CSUN’s sustainability goals.
Graduate Students
CSUN’s M.A. in Sustainability is designed to prepare students with the advanced knowledge and skills to find solutions. Whether you’re passionate about solving global and local environmental challenges, evaluating water resources and assessing energy efficiency, or developing sustainable business and community practices, this program sets you on a career path to meaningful work that improves our world.
Apply to the Program
Fall 2025 applications open on October 1, 2024, with a priority deadline of Saturday, March 1, 2025. The application window will stay open until the final deadline on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Applicants are considered for admission to CSUN when they meet both university and individual department eligibility requirements.
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a graduate student in a master's program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have met one of the following conditions:
- Attained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units),
- Attained a GPA of at least 3.25 in the last 30 semester credit hours (or 45 quarter units)
Note: Applicants who do not meet the GPA specified may be considered for admission if they can demonstrate other personal or professional experience that provides strong evidence of a commitment to sustainability (e.g., sustainability employment, service on a sustainability board or commission, etc.).
Step 1: Complete an online application through Cal State Apply.
Step 2: Send official transcripts from each educational institute directly to CSUN’s Office of the Registrar or International Admissions.
Step 3: Send the following materials directly to the M.A. in Sustainability program at masustainability@csun.edu
- A Statement of Purpose, no more than 1,000 words, that explains why you are seeking admission into the Master of Arts in Sustainability program, your proposed specialization, and how the program will contribute to the your personal and/or professional growth and success.
- A current resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. Please have your references send the letters directly to masustainability@csun.edu
Questions can be directed to masustainability@csun.edu
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The M.A. Program in Sustainability at CSUN has enabled me to channel my passion for sustainability, find my focus, and equip me with the necessary skills for a fulfilling career aimed at fostering a more sustainable future.
- Tiffany Derrick, member of the 2024 graduating class
This master's program has been transformative by opening my mind and heart to the importance of sustainability across all industries. Passionate collaborations with classmates and professors have inspired me to hope for the world's future and empowered me to implement sustainable practices within my family's business.
- Victoria Rogers, member of the 2024 graduating class
This program is a great opportunity to learn with dedicated students passionate about sustainable business practices and renewable energies. It broadened my career prospects and gave me an outlook on a future that can bring positive change. If you want to make a difference, start here
- Joel Carreon, member of the 2024 graduating class
