The 1+2+1 Dual Degree Program

The 1+ 2 +1 Program was started in 2001 under the joint administration of China Educational Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), the China Center for International Educational Exchange (CCIEE), and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), to promote cooperation and exchange between Chinese and U.S. higher education.

CSUSB has an agreement to participate in this program with 10 Chinese institutions although we may receive applicants from other Chinese universities. Student may pursue bachelor degrees in the following disciplines:

1. BA in Art: Studio Art, Graphic Design, Graphic Design/Marketing options
2. BA in Administration: Accounting, Marketing, Management, Information Management, and Computer Systems options
3. BS in Computer Systems: Web Programming option

Definitions

1. One year of study will be defined as equivalent to at least 45 quarter units in the CSUSB’s credit system
2. During the first year of the program, Chinese students will complete their freshmen year in one of the Chinese partner universities.
3. In the second and third years of the program, Chinese students will travel to the United States to complete their sophomore and junior years at CSUSB.
4. In the fourth year of the program, students will return to China to finish their senior year at the Chinese Partner University.

TOEFL Test and English Language Program

Students are not required to take the TOEFL test before applying for admission; however, they must take the TOEFL or other diagnostic English test as soon as they arrive on campus. Students who do not meet the minimum English requirements (TOEFL score of 500 or its equivalent) will be enrolled in the English as a Second Language program before they can take academic classes in their chosen major. The students who do not pass the English test after a year of English language study will have to return to China.

For programs’ requirements and applications’ deadlines, please visit Admissions Office.