High school students who are:

• 11th & 12th grade students.
• 10th grade students will need to get approval from their high school campus counselors.
• Attending school in ABC Unified School District, Long Beach Unified School District, Paramount Unified School District, and Da Vinci High Schools.

• Free college credit that is transferable to most accredited universities
• May provide high school elective credit and the option to take one less high school class during the semester (meet with your high school counselor for their criteria as it relates to campus policy)
• Knowledge of different cultures and fascinating history lessons
• Valuable addition to college applications
• College course experience with CSULB faculty member
• Options to take classes at the high school closest to you

See individual course descriptions below for American Indian Studies (AIS), Chicano and Latino Studies (CHLS), Africana Studies (AFRS) and Asian and Asian American Studies (ASAM).

Note: Students must take an intro “119 level” course before taking our advanced “121 and 101 level” courses. The Fall 2025 semester will only have 119 – Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies offered at all districts. 

• 119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: This course is a survey of race and ethnic relations in the U.S. with focus on four racialized groups: American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each racialized ethnic group and their particular and collective roles in the shaping and development of the United States.
• CHLS 101 - Introduction to Chicano/a and Latino/a Life: This course consists of an examination of four themes: 1) the cultural formation and transformation of Chicano/Latino communities; 2) the role of women in shaping Chicano/Latino culture; 3) Chicano/Latino music and visual art; 4) Mexican and Latino immigrants in American culture.
• CHLS 105 - Latina/o Cultural Identity: This course explores, comparatively, the development of Chicano-Latino identities through a survey of social scientific, historical, and literary sources from Mexican American and Latino regional cultures, tracing the development of societal divisions based on gender, race, ethnicity, and class categories.
• AFRS 121 - African American History Since 1865-Present: This course studies the impact of social, economic, and political change on African Americans after the Reconstruction period. Issues of migration, education, cultural development, and business enterprises will be examined.
• ASAM 121 - Contemporary Issues in Asian America: This course consists of an examination of contemporary issues, including immigration, labor, family, public policy, popular culture, the media, and political activism in Asian America. Focuses on the U.S. in the context of the global economy and Asian diasporas.
• AIS 101 - Introduction to the Study of Native American People: This course examines history, culture, religion, art, and societies of American Indians. An introduction to historical aspects of the Native American experience includes discussion of these aspects of Native life as applied to contemporary American Indian issues.

• Must attend the first class of the program to enroll
• Must not miss more than 3 classes
• Must have achieved a grade of “D” or better to obtain credit

CSULB faculty will work with each student and their individual needs, with the goal of student success.

• Over 90% of Ethnic Studies students pass the course upon completion
• 4 out of 5 students receive an A or B in the course

Dual-enrollment means that you get high school and college credit at the same time. This program may allow students to take one less class in high school while enrolled. Check with your school counselor for specific details.

Students often will be able to leave their high school early or come in later. The program also gives students three college credits. If the student completes both the intro and secondary course, they will get 6 credits—almost half a semester’s worth of college credit!

Yes. These are college credits that will transfer to any accredited institution, even outside of the CSU system.

You will have access to the Campus Library if you need it. You will not have access to the Wellness Center or campus Bus Transportation.

The MyCSULB Student Center provides a "home base" for accessing your student information. Once you have logged into your Single Sign-On portal using your CSULB email address and password, select the Student Center (MyCSULB) tile. Your MyCSULB Student Center is organized into sections based on the type of information. The center displays summary information such as your class schedule, outstanding balance, and contact information. It has many options to select in order to access all of the information and transactions available. This website gives you screenshots and directions on how to navigate through your MyCSULB Student Center to get the information you need from your Student Record.

Unofficial Transcripts can be used to show proof to your high school that you have completed your course and earned college credit.

Unofficial Transcripts are free, but if Official Transcripts are needed, they require a $12 fee. (See question “How do I transfer credit to college?” for more information about Official Transcripts.)

1. Log in to MyCSULB Student Center to view unofficial transcripts.
2. Choose CSU Long Beach as the Academic Institution.
3. Choose Unofficial Transcript as the Report Type.
4. Read Information for Students and click View Report.

There is no fee for accessing your Unofficial Transcript. After you graduate or separate from the University, you will only be able to access your Student Center for a limited time.

Former students and alumni can click here to learn more about transcripts and degree verification.

Official Transcripts are required by universities to verify completion of courses in other institutions of higher education. There is a $12 processing fee per transcript and electronic orders are processed immediately.

Transcript orders are processed in partnership with Parchment. Current students can access their Parchment Login Portal by first logging in to MyCSULB Student Center and selecting Transcript: Official from the Academics drop-down menu. If you have never logged in to Parchment, you will need to create a Learner Account.

Please note: Enable pop-ups in your internet browser when ready to go through this process.

Contact CSULB at cpace-esi@csulb.edu.

Unfortunately, students no longer receive ID cards. If you would still like one, you may go to the University Bookstore and pay $5.00 for one. Call ahead for an appointment at 562-985-5093.

Yes, if you have any questions or concerns about the class, our team at CSULB will be hosting online office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to talk with us about any issues such as whether or not to drop/withdraw the class, log-in problems, and more. 

To attend office hours, please us this Zoom Link: 

https://csulb.zoom.us/j/84216270732