Krystal Lopez is pursuing an advanced degree in occupational therapy (OT) for one simple reason. "I want to help people," she says. "A lot of us don't realize how much we take the things that we're able to do for granted, until we're no longer able to do them," Lopez continues. "Being able to help people regain their independence, become happier, and have a better life overall—that's what really inspires me." Born and raised in Santa Ana, Calif., Lopez is an OT graduate student at CSUDH. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and social behavior, she decided to transition over to OT studies for her graduate work. ... Read More
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Daily Breeze: CSUDH Offers New Master Program for Incarcerated People for Fall 2023
Source: Daily Breeze Dozens of people incarcerated in California state prisons will now have the opportunity to obtain a master's degree from Cal State Dominguez Hills. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and CSUDH have teamed up to offer a master's degree in humanities for incarcerated individuals – called the HUX program – starting this fall. It marks the first graduate degree program provided through a partnership between the agency and a state university, officials say. The fall 2023 cohort includes 33 students from 11 different prison facilities across the state, including Folsom State Prison, San Quentin State Prison and Chuckawalla Valley State ... Read More
Fall Term Sees New Faces on Campus
In past years, New Student Convocation at CSUDH marked the formal start of the academic year. First-time and returning students joined faculty, staff, family, and friends to celebrate an exciting journey of personal and educational discovery. Energy, passion, and not a little swagger featured prominently in the festivities. This important tradition was reluctantly cancelled this year after heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary saturated the Activities Field on campus and made it unsuitable for the celebration. President Thomas A. Parham says that despite the cancellation, the underlying message of the event is something he wants all Toros to take to heart not just as the fall term ... Read More
KTLA: California Department of Corrections, CSU Dominguez Hills Unveils Graduate Program for Inmates
Source: KTLA Incarcerated students in California can now pursue a master's degree through a new partnership between the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California State University, Dominguez Hills. Beginning in the fall, incarcerated students can obtain their Master of Arts in Humanities degree through the HUX program, a joint project between the College of Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Arts and Humanities, a news release said. This is the first time CDCR has formally partnered with a state university to offer a graduate program. “CDCR is proud to partner with CSUDH to further the department's commitment in ... Read More
EdSource: A First for California’s Incarcerated Students – Now They Can Earn Master’s Degrees
Source: EdSource Achieving a college degree in prison is rare, but now a select 33 incarcerated people in California can earn their master's degrees. California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced a partnership Thursday to launch the state's first master's degree program for incarcerated people. Corrections Secretary Jeff Macomber said the partnership furthers the state's prison system's goal to expand “grade school to grad school” opportunities. “These efforts are vital, as education serves as a powerful rehabilitative tool,” Macomber said. Research shows that prison programs ... Read More