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THE CORNERSTONE OF SDSU

We are the largest of the seven colleges and provide the core liberal arts courses required for all of SDSU's bachelor's degrees.

TOP RANKED PROGRAMS

Our International Business Program is an interdisciplinary major, that is ranked 13th in the nation (U.S. News and World Report 2019).

GLOBAL CITIZENS

We place great emphasis on study abroad for our students and offer many different opportunities in most areas of the world.

INNOVATIVE FACULTY

Through innovative teaching and research, our faculty strives to provide the foundation for our students' successes.

About Arts & Letters

The College of Arts & Letters (CAL) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the humanities and social sciences. Our programs explore the dynamics of human experiences, personal identities, cultural and cross-cultural expressions and practices, and philosophical beliefs regarding human life and existence. As a community of learners, students deepen their understanding of history and prehistory, literatures, languages, religions, gender, ethnicity, class and race, and social and political actions. Our faculty are highly qualified, recognized experts in their disciplines, who make excellence in teaching, as well as research their priority.

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CAL Courses for Summer 2019

San Diego State University summer courses can help you get ahead in your coursework and stay connected to your professors and the campus over the summer. Taking just one summer session course can put you on track to graduate on time or leave room in your schedule for a valuable internship, study abroad experience, or participation in a student organization next year.

Learn more about our courses offered this summer

Academic Programs