College of the Arts

College of the Arts (COTA) is one of the largest and most respected arts schools in the country. With over 4,000 students studying the six departments, the COTA offers nationally recognized, fully accredited degree programs in Art, Dance, Design, Film and Electronic Arts, Music, and Theatre Arts. Located in close proximity to Los Angeles/ Hollywood, and with ties to the arts and entertainment industries, the COTA focuses on professional development in the applied and performance fields of study.The goal of most students is professional employment as artists/performers in their chosen disciplines. The seven performance halls, including three world-class performing arts facilities - the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, the Martha Knoebel Dance Theatre and the Edison Theatre in downtown Long Beach; and an art museum which ranks among the top 10% of the nation's museums - comprise a premier arts organization with over 450 annual events. The College also hosts The California Institute for the Preservation of Jazz, an initiative to archive jazz music in the schools and community; and The Long Beach Opera and Musical Theatre West, both professional companies in residence on campus.

PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION BY WRITING TO: Chair, Department of [  ], California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840. Applications vary by department. Military service may be included in employment history.