Frequently Asked Questions

CRIM 108 is a directed policing course that is only open to CRIM majors. This is a supervised field experience in police work. Students who take CRIM 108 do not also have to take CRIM 180: Law Enforcement Internship. A purchase of a uniform is required. Permission of the instructor, Ryan Hushaw, and the sponsoring agency (Fresno County Sheriff's Office) are required.

The internship gives students an opportunity to be placed at a Criminal Justice related organization/agency. Students will gain hands-on experience in their selected specialization (law enforcement, corrections, and victimology. Three units of academic credit (120 internship hours) are required of all Criminology students except those in the Forensic Behavioral Sciences who may take this course as an elective. Those who can demonstrate that they have the professional criminal justice-related experience, upon approval, may have the internship hours requirement waived. This typically involves more than three years of full time sworn law enforcement or correctional officer experience with a civilian (not military) governmental organization.

COVID-19 LIMITATIONS: Due to existing restrictions, actual placements with area agencies are limited. Those requiring in-person hours are at the student’s own risk. A few agencies have set up online (home office) type internships which are exempt from any restrictions. Students who are not placed are given alternative assignments which provide them with information and engage them in activities that will benefit them when seeking criminal justice related employment.

The internship is mandatory for students enrolled in the Law Enforcement, Victimology, and Corrections option. Students enrolled in the Forensic Behavioral Science may take an internship as an elective.  Students who can demonstrate that they have professional criminal justice-related experience, upon approval, may have the internship hours requirement waived and will be given an assignment related to their professional experience.  Such experience must involve more than three years of full time sworn experience with a civilian (not military) law enforcement organization.

Three units (120 hours) are required of all Criminology students who enroll, except those who can demonstrate that they have acceptable prior professional criminal justice-related experience. Students who elect to take more than 3 units of Internship, must complete 120 hours for every three units. (i.e., 3 units = 120 hours, 6 units = 240 hours, 9 units = 360 hours, or 12 units = 480 hours). The university will allow a maximum of 12 internship units as electives toward an undergraduate degree and the Department of Criminology will allow a maximum of 6 units toward its B.S. degree.

Be sure to check the Internship class footnotes in the Schedule of Courses prior to registration. Or, contact the faculty member assigned to your internship. During the semester, meeting dates will be posted in the Criminology Department website.   During the COVID-19 in person meeting restrictions, such meetings will be virtual using Zoom. Zoom links are posted in the internship sections for which students are registered.

The mandatory pre-internship orientation is a mandatory online test that all students must take to learn about the internship program and requirements at Fresno State. Students must take the mandatory pre-internship orientation/tutorial and test online during the semester before they intend to register for internship.  For example, a student registering for spring internship must complete the tutorial and quiz during the preceding fall semester. This is a requirement before students can enroll for CRIM180I. Students who do not complete the internship orientation and test before signing-up for CRIM 180I will be unable to enroll in the course.

* A TB test will also be required before the first scheduled internship meeting and while meetings are online the TB test results must be uploaded by students desiring a face to face internship.

Students who currently work within the field of criminal justice for a minimum of one year AND not in an entry-level position, must still register for internship. Depending on the type of experience, such students must document actual work hours, write a journal reflecting on their work and agency and the criminology classes completed by them, and also submit a power point describing their career progression and experiences.  They  are exempt from most of the other documents required for students not employed in the field.

Yes.  Three units must be taken to fulfill the CRIM requirement. Any additional units may be used to fulfill the general university elective requirement (not GE). Students who elect to take more than 3 units of Internship, must complete 120 hours for every three units. (i.e., 3 units = 120 hours, 6 units = 240 hours, 9 units = 360 hours, or 12 units = 480 hours).  The university elective requirement is not the same as a criminology elective requirement.

 

Yes. If you do not intend to use work hours in your current position to fulfill the internship requirement, you can complete internship hours within a different area of your organization or an entirely different organization.  Please see the internship coordinator for your option for prior approval.

Victimology students who find their own placement must contact Dr. Chadley James, the Victimology option Coordinator for approval. All other students who find their own placement must consult with the Department's Internship Coordinator, Dr. Schweizer.

Students who are unable to complete the required 120 hours during the semester will be given an Incomplete grade for the course and will have one calendar year from the end of the semester to complete the hours. Students who meet these criteria must complete the necessary paperwork with the professor who is teaching the course. Please note that an Incomplete grade can only be given for unforeseen, but fully justified reasons. The student must have completed two-thirds of the work for the course with a passing grade. Students who do not complete the work by the deadline may receive an NC or an Incomplete (if students complete at least 80 of the hours) for the course. A short-term extension beyond the one-year limit may be granted with justification if approved by your insturctor. Please work with your instructor to gain approval and submit proper paperwork tothe Office of the Univeristy Registrar. 

You may take up to 12 units of CRIM 108 (Directed Policing), 180. Three units (120 hours) are required of all Criminology students with options in Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Victimology. Those in Forensic Behavioral Sciences may take an internship as an elective. Those who can demonstrate that they have the professional criminal justice-related experience, upon approval, may have the internship requirement waived. Students who elect to take more than 3 units of Internship, must complete 120 hours for every three units. (i.e., 3 units = 120 hours, 6 units = 240 hours, 9 units = 360 hours, or 12 units = 480 hours). Students may receive credit for up to 9 additional internship units (plus the 3 required per above) for a total of 12 units. However, only 6 internship units will be allowed to apply to the undergraduate Criminology degree. The University will allow up to 12 internship units as electives toward an undergraduate degree. 

You can find your catalog year listed near the beginning of your DPR. The catalog year determines what courses you need to complete in order to fulfill graduation requirements. The catalog year is based on three factors:

• The catalog in effect at the time a student enters a California community college or a campus of the California State University system.
• The catalog in effect at the time a student enters California State University, Fresno
• The catalog in effect at the time the student applies to graduate from California State University, Fresno

If you have had an interruption of studies of one academic year or more, your catalog year will change to the year that you resumed your studies; this applies to all students, transfers, and non-transfers. It is important to be aware of your catalog year. From time-to-time, the Department of Criminology, or the University, may change the graduation requirements for incoming students. However, current students continue to follow the requirements for their own catalog year.

Undergraduate students are limited to 28 repeated units during their undergraduate career.

• 16 of the 28 units can be used for a grade substitution.
• 12 of the 28 units can be used for grade averaging.
• Undergraduate students may repeat courses only if they earn grades lower than a "C."
• Students may not repeat a course required for their major more than 3 times.

Grade substitution is the circumstance in which the new grade replaces former grade (see policy on grade substitution). Grade substitution is not applicable to courses for which the original grade was the result of a finding of academic dishonesty.

A grade substitution allows a student to retake a failed course for a better grade. Students may only retake a course a maximum of three times. Once the student passes the course, then a new grade will replace the old failed grade in the GPA calculation. It is important to note that each failed attempt will remain on the official transcripts and only one grade replacement will count. For Example, if you fail a class, retake the class and fail it a second time, the third and final passing grade will only replace one of the previous class failing grades. Students may only take a grade replacement for which they received a D or an F grade. Students may only repeat a total of 28 units during their undergraduate career.

Grade averaging is when the repeat grade shall not replace the original grade; instead, both grades shall be calculated into the student's overall grade point average. Undergraduate students can only repeat courses for which the original grade earned is lower than a C.

Please note: Grade Averaging happens when a student takes a class for the third time or runs out of grade subunits (even if it is only the second attempt). 

A course substitution allows a student to take one course in place of another, if that class is full, unavailable, or no longer offered. Students must meet with a CRIM advisor or COSS Advising Center advisor to determine if the course substitution will be allowed and for the necessary paperwork to be completed on your behalf.

• CRIM advising hours
• Contact the COSS Advising Center at 278-3422 for their availability

I failed a class and would like to retake it, can I do that?

Yes, you may retake a class that you have failed. If you fail the course again, you may re-take the course a second time. Once a course has been taken a total of three times, you may not re-take the course.

I failed the same class two times already, may I take it a third time?

Students may take a course a third time, but only if they meet all of the conditions stated on the Third Attempt Approval Form

If the requirements are met, the student must complete the Third Attempt Approval Form and have it signed by a COSS advisor and Chair in their major department. The Third Attempt Approval Form can be found at the Registrar website.

I failed a class at Fresno State and would like to retake the class. Can I retake the class at a community college? Or, another university?

No. If you would like a grade replacement, you must take the course at the same institution that you failed the course. 

How can I withdraw from a course?

Students can withdraw from a course(s) after the fourth week of instruction for serious and compelling reasons with the approval of the instructor and appropriate campus officials. Students must have documentation of their serious/compelling reason for needing to withdraw. Consult the Registrar website for specific withdrawal instructions, procedures, and deadlines.

How can I withdraw from all courses in a semester?

Students can withdraw from all courses up through the fourth week of instruction without any restriction or penalty. After the fourth week up until the last three weeks of instruction, students may only withdraw for documented serious and compelling reasons. Permission to withdraw during this time shall be granted only with the approval of each individual instructor(s) and the department chair(s) of the department in which each course is offered. Students will not be allowed to withdraw from more than a total of 18-semester units during their undergraduate career at Fresno State. Consult the Registrar website for specific withdrawal instructions, procedures, and deadlines. 

When do I need to see an advisor?

The Department of Criminology does online advising to help streamline the process of students receiving advising assistance 

Online advising is available through Canvas where you will see a group called Criminology Student Advising. There are five (5) advising modules that you will need to complete in order to earn your Certificate of Completion. 

Please note that upon completion of the online advising and receipt of the Certificate of Completion, if you still need to see a faculty member for advising, you must bring the following items to your meeting:

• Your current detailed DPR (MyFresnoState)
  
• Your online advising Certificate of Completion (Canvas)
  
• Your student file from the Department of Criminology (S2-159)
  

 Faculty members will not see students without these items.

** Students can now visit The College of Social Sciences Advising Center for advising! CLICK HERE to visit their website for the services they provide.

When is it mandatory that I see an advisor?

It is mandatory for students to see an advisor during these times:

1)  Second-semester Freshman
2)  Before completing 60 units
3)  After completing 60 units, but before completing 75 units
4)  First-semester transfer students
5)  After 90 units (students receiving financial aid only)
6)  After 120 units (students receiving financial aid only)
7)  Super Seniors (students who have completed 140 units or higher)
8)  When a student is on Academic Probation or Academic Disqualification
9)  Anytime you have a University and/or Department form(s) requiring an Advisor/Department Chair signature

I have an advising hold, how can that be lifted?

Holds can be lifted by meeting with an advisor at the College of Social Sciences Advising Center.

It is the student's responsibility to check their MyFresnoState portals for holds.

For information on Criminology related Academic Certificates, CLICK HERE .

For all Academic Certificates, visit the Fresno State Catalog.

I am on academic probation. What does that mean?

Academic probation means that all GPAs (all courses taken at this and other community colleges/universities) are below a 2.0 or the campus GPA is below a 2.0.  University policy dictates that a student will remain on academic probation until both the overall and the campus GPA are above 2.0 or when a student is disqualified under one of the provisions of the disqualification regulations.

I am on academic disqualification. What does that mean?

Academic Disqualification means that your campus or cumulative GPA is below a 1.50 (freshmen, 30 units or less), 1.70 (sophomores, 30-59 units), 1.85 (juniors, 60-89 units), and 1.95 (seniors, 90 or more units). University policy dictates that students placed on Academic Disqualification may be placed on disqualified readmitted status or may not be allowed to attend the university the next semester.

If I was on Academic Disqualification and was not allowed to attend Fresno State, how can I be readmitted?

Students placed on Academic Disqualification who have been away one semester or longer or were academically disqualified must submit an application for readmission to the university and the appropriate readmission petition signed by a major academic advisor. Students admitted under a special disqualification contract must fulfill the terms of that contract or again face disqualification. For more information contact the Admissions Office at (559) 278-2191

I have heard that there is a Criminology Career Day.  What is it, and when is it scheduled?

This event occurs each Spring, typically in March or April. For upcoming dates and more information, contact the Criminology Student Organization, Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Phi Omega Alpha chapter).

http://www.fresnostate.edu/criminology/student-orgs/poa.html

How do I find out about any Criminal Justice job openings?

Employment opportunities received by the Department of Criminology will be e-mailed by the Department Chair through the Criminology major listserv. Recent employment opportunities are now posted on our Department of Criminology website here. Employment opportunities are also posted on the outside board across from the Department of Criminology office.

See the career services website for job openings, career fairs, career counseling, and other related services.

May I take a course at a community college?

You may take lower-division courses at a community college. It is important to note that a lower division course may not count as an upper-division course. For example, if you took Victimology at a community college, this is a lower division course. However, the Victimology course in this department is an upper-division course. If you need the Victimology course to graduate, you will need to retake the course on this campus to complete the degree requirements.

If I take a course at a community college, when will it transfer into the university?

It is the student's responsibility to ensure that Degree Advising (559) 278-4743, option 4, receives an official transcript from the community college indicating the courses that you took. The university will then evaluate the course and enter it into the DPR report. It is important to note that sometimes courses are not fully evaluated until your final semester at the university.

I took a class at a community college and it has not transferred it yet, why?

It is the student's responsibility to ensure that Degree Advising (559) 278-4743, option 4, receives an official transcript from the community college indicating the courses that you took. The university will then evaluate the course and enter it into the DPR report. It is important to note that sometimes courses are not fully evaluated until your final semester at the university.

Can I choose to do a double option?

No. The Criminology Department does not offer double options. However, students wishing to expand their studies beyond the chosen option are encouraged to pursue an academic certificate in an area of interest (please refer to the  Academic Certificates page for further information). Students may also, depending on their option, choose to focus their Criminology electives in the area that they would have chosen for a second option. When applying for jobs or graduate school, students can always highlight the classes that they have taken outside of their specified options.

What does an option in Corrections prepare me for?

Graduates from the Corrections option frequently pursue careers in probation, parole, correctional institutions, and other affiliated agencies. Some students seek careers as correctional counselors working with offender populations and at-risk youth. The option also prepares students for graduate-level study in criminology, as well as in other related fields such as social work and public policy. Graduates from the option also go on to pursue careers in law.

Forensic Behavioral Sciences Major

What kinds of jobs can I get with a Forensic Behavioral Sciences degree?

Students who complete the coursework for FBS are not likely to find a job specifically doing FBS work without a graduate degree (e.g., a master's degree or a doctorate in, for example, Forensic, Experimental, Clinical, Counseling, Cognitive, or Social Psychology). This is because an advanced degree is necessary to acquire the level of knowledge and supervised practical experience that is required by standards of professional practice. 

Some FBS-related career opportunities are available without advanced training (i.e., a bachelor’s degree) in FBS. For example, students may be able to work as research analysts, paralegals, or behavioral technicians/specialists. Additionally, FBS students will be qualified to apply for the same kinds of jobs to which students in the Criminology major can apply. For example, they can apply to become police officers or correctional officers or victim advocates—each requires further specialized training beyond the bachelor's degree to do work in the field (e.g., in a training academy).

Please note that a degree in FBS does not prepare students to become crime scene analysts (that’s forensic science) or criminal profilers (that’s Hollywood).

I am required to take a course, but it is not offered that semester. How can I fulfill that requirement? Can I substitute courses in the FBS Major?

This is a very important question for students contemplating an FBS degree. A course substitution allows a student to take one course in place of another, if that class is full, unavailable, or no longer offered. Course substitutions require the written approval of the FBS coordinator. In the FBS major, although required courses are offered at least once a year, not all courses are offered every semester. This is also true for some of the required Psychology courses. While it may be possible to identify an acceptable substitute for FBS 155 or the Psychology courses some semesters, no suitable substitute exists for FBS 154. This makes it especially important for students to plan their courses carefully. In other words, it is critical that students plan ahead to ensure they are able to take the required courses when they are offered. It is very important for FBS students to regularly meet with FBS faculty to ensure they know what courses they will need to take and when to take them.

Law Enforcement Option

Do I have to be in the law enforcement option to qualify for a career in law enforcement?

No, but the notation of the option in your academic records may reflect that you have an interest in law enforcement and completed courses that, ideally, make you a better candidate for a law enforcement position.

Is the degree with the law enforcement option all I need to get a job as a police officer?

No.  Agencies evaluate your personal, employment, medical and psychological history, and may additionally require a multitude of tests to determine if you are the right candidate.

Can I apply to be an FBI agent with a B.S. degree in criminology?

Yes, but you need additional educational or professional qualifications.  You should review the FBI's own website for further details.

I want to be a law enforcement officer.  Can I obtain career advice from Law Enforcement Option faculty?

Option faculty have a wide variety of professional experience and often give advice to students interested in a career in law enforcement.

If I have a degree in criminology do I have to attend a full police academy to become a law enforcement officer?

Yes.

Can I become a police officer if I have used illegal drugs?

Maybe. That depends on the drug and the recency of drug use.  Review the hiring requirements for specific agencies for more information.

Can I become a law enforcement officer with a felony conviction?

Maybe.  That depends on the state the agency is located in.  Some agencies are flexible, like the Washington D.C. police department, or some agencies in the Northeast may waive the felony conviction when hiring.

Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to be a law enforcement officer?

All federal agencies require citizenship
Agencies at the state/local level differ across the U.S.  Honolulu, for example, will hire applicants with a "green card" as police officers.

Victimology Option

What types of jobs can I get with a degree in Victimology?

Students who major in Victimology find careers in the non-profit sector working with victims of crime through organizations like - the Marjaree Mason Center, Rape Crisis Centers, group homes, and the like. These jobs tend to focus on direct victim services, community outreach/education, counseling, legal services, and the like. There are also system-based jobs that are with local police departments, District Attorney's offices, Child Protective Services, and at the state level in the Attorney General's Office, Dept. of Aging, etc., and at the federal level with the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, etc. These jobs tend to be focused on investigating allegations of abuse, helping the victim through the criminal justice system, and to some extent prevention and research. The final area in which students get jobs is through coalitions like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and other similar organizations. These tend to be focused on prevention/education, lobbying activities, and research.

I took Victimology at a community college, why do I have to take the course again?

A Victimology course offered at a community college is a lower division course. The Victimology course at Fresno State is an upper-division course. Lower-division courses cannot be substituted for upper-division courses.

Students must complete the Change of Major form which can be downloaded from the Admissions and Records website. 

Students wishing to come into the Criminology Department will need to meet with the College of Social Science Advising Center to meet with an Advisor and review the Change of Major/Minor form. Once the student has met with the COSS Advising Center and obtained their signature, the student will need to bring the form to the Criminology Department for the Chair's signature.

Completed forms will need to be delivered by the student to Joyal, North Lobby Windows.

What is the DPR Report?

The DPR report is an outline of the various courses that you will need in order to graduate in your major including General Education (GE) requirements. You may obtain your DPR report through MyFresnoState.

An incomplete grade can only be given for unforeseen, but fully justified reasons. The student must have completed two-thirds of the work for the course with a passing grade. Students who meet these criteria must complete the necessary paperwork with the professor who is teaching the course. Students have one calendar year from the end of the semester to complete the remaining work for the course. Students who do not complete the work by the deadline will automatically receive an F for the course. A short-term extension beyond the one year limit may be granted with justification by contacting the Office of Registrar PRIOR to the deadline.

Students must complete a certain number of 'free electives' in order to reach the 120 units required to graduate. The number of free electives needed varies according to a student's catalog year and option. Students can take courses from any department in the university (including Criminology) as free electives. Students can check their DPR to see how many more units they need to reach 120. See your DPR and/or the 'Baccalaureate Degree Requirements' of the General Catalog for your catalog year, for further information about graduation requirements. 

No. Students cannot use courses in their major to satisfy upper-division GE requirements. The goal is to use GE courses to broaden your studies. 

How do I find out the office hours for a full-time criminology faculty member?

Faculty Office Hours

How do I obtain information about the Masters Program in Criminology?

Go to our Masters Degree web page at: 

http://www.fresnostate.edu/criminology/graduate/masters.html

If you still need assistance, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Jordan Pickering at (559) 278-5712 or jpickering@csufresno.edu.

Graduate FAQ section also available !!!

How do I apply to graduate?

During the filing period, you will file your degree application and pay the application fee by using the online Undergraduate Degree Checkout Process through your Student Center>Apply for Undergraduate Degree. After you have clicked on Apply for Undergraduate Degree, follow the Undergraduate Degree Checkout Completion Steps until you receive a message that you have successfully submitted your degree application. You must return to the main page to “Submit” the application after you pay the fee. You may pay online with Master Card, Discover, American Express, or electronic check.

 After you apply for graduation and your application has been reviewed, the Degree Advising Office will send you an email at your Fresno State email account with your graduation status.

Applying for Graduation:

http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/registrar/undergraduate-degree-evaluations/diplomas.html

 

Do you have questions about our COSS Convocation ceremony?

Please click here to be redirected to our Convocation page!

Consult the information in the General Catalog Calendar. 

How do I find out about the criminology student organizations?

Visit the website for current information!

 

Can I take a class that has a pre-requisite at the same time that I take the pre-requisite?

No. A prerequisite must be taken before the course for which the prerequisite is required.

What if I need to graduate and I need to take the prerequisite and the course at the same time? Does this mean that I need to stay an extra semester?

Students must meet with a CRIM faculty advisor to verify status toward graduation. If the student is graduating during that semester, a permission number may be given to the student to allow concurrent enrollment. If the student is not graduating in that semester, then the student must take the prerequisite first and then the course in a later semester.

I am planning on attending Fresno State in the future to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, how can I obtain some information about the major?

Information is available on the Degrees and Programs tab. Also, be sure to review the General Catalog for information on degree requirements and course descriptions.

For printed information, please complete the Request for Undergraduate Information Online Form. If after reviewing the information you would like to meet with a major advisor, please see the Faculty Office Hours for a listing of faculty advisors, office hours, and contact information.

Be sure to attend one of the New Student Orientations at Fresno State. There are sessions scheduled specifically for incoming Criminology majors that include a meeting with the Criminology Department Chair.

 

What steps will help make my course of study at Fresno State as successful as possible?

Attend "Dog Days," a New Student Orientation at Fresno State. It includes information on course requirements, tours of campus facilities, a session with a department major representative, and registration information.

Complete Criminology Online Advising, which can be found on Canvas. Contact the Department of Criminology if you do not have this on your Canvas.

Utilize the resources available in the Student Affairs website and Advising Services. Questions and problems are likely to be answered here.

The course Criminology 1—Success in Criminology, is a 1-unit course required of all majors. It will greatly assist you in understanding what's expected and required of a student majoring in criminology.

Consider taking University 1, a course designed to ensure academic success at Fresno State. Learn more regarding University 1.

Also, consider utilizing SupportNet: "Our campus has developed SupportNet to connect students with specific campus resources promoting academic success.  I have agreed to participate in this program and may refer you to it if I believe you need the services provided by SupportNet to succeed in this course."

Learning Center & SupportNet Coordinator
California State University, Fresno
Located in the Collection Level of the Library .
559.278.5716

http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/lrc/
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/supportnet/
http://www.facebook.com/FresnoStateSupportNet

There is a statistics requirement for CRIM majors, can I take that at a community college?

Yes, you may take any statistics course at a community college or in another major at Fresno State. The course must be passed with a C or higher grade. Please note: Students who have completed MATH 11 can use this course to substitute for CRIM 50 and to fulfill the lower-division GE requirement for area B4.

There is a statistics requirement, in my primary major I had to take a stats class already. Do I have to take a second stats class?

No, you do not have to take a second statistics class.

I took a statistics course to fulfill the GE requirements; do I have to take another statistics class?

Students who have completed MATH 11 can use this course to substitute for CRIM 50 and to fulfill the lower-division GE requirement for area B4.

How do I know what is being offered during the summer session?

Consult the My Fresno State Portal for summer session information or go to the Division of Continuing and Global Education website at:

https://cge.fresnostate.edu/courses/index.html

To help ensure students have the opportunity to obtain classes they need to stay on track toward graduation, all undergraduate students will be subject to enrollment limits during early registration. The unit limitation includes both enrolled units and Waitlisted units. An increase to enrollment limits at the time of Open Registration will be for certain populations only. 

Permission to enroll in excess units may be considered AFTER Open Registration begins. The Excess Unit form can be found on the Admissions and Records website.

What is the Upper Division Writing Requirement?

The Upper Division Writing Requirement may be satisfied by enrolling in a class that is marked with a "W" designation after the course number (e.g., ANTH 116W). Many different departments offer W courses that you can choose from. A full listing can be found on the Advising Services website at http://www.fresnostate.edu/catalog/upper-division-writing.html.

Why do I have to take a writing course if I passed English?

The writing course is available to students in order to complete the upper-division writing requirement that all students must take. Students may take a class that is marked with a "W" designation after the course number (e.g., ANTH 116W). Once the student passes the class with a letter grade of C or better, the upper-division writing requirement will be fulfilled. Please note: ANTH 105W and ANTH 116W can be used to fulfill an upper-division GE requirement and the writing requirement. However, the course will only count for three units (it will not be double-counted as six units).

Where can I get help with my writing?

SupportNet: "Our campus has developed SupportNet to connect students with specific campus resources promoting academic success.  I have agreed to participate in this program and may refer you to it if I believe you need the services provided by SupportNet to succeed in this course."

Learning Center & SupportNet Coordinator
California State University, Fresno
Located in the Collection Level of the Library .

559.278.5716

http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/lrc/
http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/supportnet/
http://www.facebook.com/FresnoStateSupportNet

Where can I find a list of W courses?

Students can find a list of W courses on the Advising Services website HERE