California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is one of the leading public comprehensive universities in the western United States. The university offers degree courses in anthropology, accountancy, criminal justice, communication studies, and mechanical and aerospace engineering. California State University, Long Beach also provides certificate courses in journalism, kinesiology, nursing, music and physical therapy. In addition, the university offers several types of research, internship and international study programs. It governs several colleges that provide undergraduate and graduate courses in education, liberal arts, and health and human services. California State University, Long Beach has a library that houses a selection of books, research guides and reference materials. The university operates philosophy, history and social work departments.