CSU Channel Islands, also known as California State University Channel Islands, is a public educational institution that offers a range of interdisciplinary, multicultural, international and experiential learning opportunities to students. The university s academic programs are focused on liberal studies, sciences, business and teaching. CSU Channel Islands specializes in graduate and undergraduate educational programs. It offers master s degrees in English, education, business administration, computer science, mathematics, and biotechnology and bioinformatics. The university also conducts specialized courses in applied physics, art, biology, chemistry, communication, history, nursing, performing arts, political science and psychology. In addition, CSU Channel Islands operates The Alzheimers Institute and Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics.