CSUSB Palm Desert Campus (PDC)

The Palm Desert Campus is a satellite campus of California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Established in 1986, the campus has grown to provide various educational opportunities for desert residents. Services at Palm Desert Campus include Academic Computing, Admissions, Financial Aid, Library, and much more.

Some of the classes are delivered via compressed video and microwave. Both systems are modern and interactive, allowing the students to take courses which were previously unavailable. Increasing numbers of classes are being offered over the internet.

PDC currently accepts students who have successfully completed at least two years or more of college or university work. We offer upper division and graduate level coursework designed to provide you with a B.A., B.S., Teaching Credential and/or Masters Degree.

Student Services

The Palm Desert Campus offers academic advising for undergraduate, graduate and credential programs. We also provide financial aid counseling and services for students with disabilities. In addition, our campus provides Academic Information Sessions, which are required for newly admitted students prior to registration. Students may apply for the Rogers Scholarship, the McNair Scholars Program and internships. In addition, currently enrolled students can take advantage of the Helene A. Hixon Information Resource center Library, our state-of-the-art electronic library.

Student Life

Clubs and organizations are an integral part of a student’s well-rounded experience. Our students have the option of participating here in Palm Desert, or at the main campus in San Bernardino. Activities at the Palm Desert Campus include, but not limited to, Associated Student Council, English Club, Psychology Club, MEChA, AAUW, PALS and Accounting Association. For those interested in helping youth, GEAR UP provides tutoring opportunities at the local school districts.

Why The Palm Desert Campus?

As a satellite campus of CSUSB, students can take advantage of resources at the main campus in San Bernardino, as well as the Palm Desert Campus. We also offer a variety of weekday, evening and Saturday courses. When you combine this components with our commitment to providing first-rate education, the result is a comfortable student environment conducive to learning.

Academic Degree-Completion Programs at PDC

Bachelors Degree Programs:

Business Administration with concentration in:

• Accounting
• Management
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• English
• Liberal Studies (ideal for future elementary teachers)
• Psychology

Master’s Degree Programs:

• Public Administration (MPA)
• Business Administration (MBA) for Executives (Fall 2003)
• Master of Arts in Education
• Instructional Technology
• Educational Administration
• Reading/Language Arts
  • SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL:
    • Special Education
    • Specialist—Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Master of Science:

• Counseling and Guidance
• Credentials
• Multiple Subject—CLAD/BCLAD
• Single Subject—CLAD
• Special Education—Mild to Moderate Disabilities

For more information:
Palm Desert Campus
37500 Cook Street
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 341-2883 or (909) 473-8100

You may send e-mail inquiries to:
Darius Riggins
driggins@csusb.edu

PDC Web Site: http://pdc.csusb.edu/