California State University, Dominguez Hills

Programme overview

The Pre-Doctoral Programs are CSU-wide initiatives created to increase diversity within the pool of university faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of students enrolled in the California State University system. The initiatives provide targeted assistance to a limited number of eligible juniors, seniors and graduate students.

What you'll study

These are preparatory programs rather than degree tracks; participants receive guidance and mentorship focused on preparing for doctoral study and future faculty roles. The offerings emphasize mentorship from CSU faculty and activities designed to strengthen doctoral applications and teaching readiness.

Entry requirements

Eligibility is limited to students within the California State University system; funded awards are made to a limited number of juniors, seniors and graduate students. Specific application criteria and selection processes are determined by the individual program administration.

Career prospects

Participants are prepared to apply for doctoral programs and, especially through the CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP), are positioned to seek future CSU instructional faculty appointments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programs award funds to a limited cohort of CSU students. The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program provides financial loans to promising doctoral candidates who intend to pursue CSU faculty positions; mentorship by CSU faculty is also a funded component.