2026-2027 General Catalog > Change Log
2026-2027 General Catalog
This page contains the California Southern University 2026-2027 General Catalog Change Log.
This Change Log contains catalog addenda, or approved changes to programs, courses, policies, and/or general information at CalSouthern. All changes and additions listed here take precedence over information contained within previous catalog editions.
Requests for 30-day extensions may be made up to seven days after the course end date (prior deadline was by the course end date).
Effective Date: October 21, 2026 (or September 2026 term courses)
Course Extensions and Incomplete Periods
New program version offering: PsyD-Clinical Specialization with Combined MS. This program awards the MSGP degree en route to the PsyD-CS.
Effective Date: October 12, 2026 (November 1 first available term)
Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Specialization (combined MS) (PsyD-CS (MS))
New program version offering: PsyD: Applied Psychology with Combined MS. This program awards the MSGP degree en route to the PsyD-AP.
Doctor of Psychology: Applied Psychology (combined MS) (PsyD-AP (MS))
Curricular revisions / updated program requirements to the MS General Psychology.
Master of Science in General Psychology
Policy clarification: Leave of Absence (LOA) and Internal Pause (IP) may not exceed a combined 180 days in a 12-month period.
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Leave of Absence
Internal Pause Policy
Course description updates.
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
PSY 3306; PSY 3309; PSY 3318; PSY 3307; PSY 3317; PSY 3507; PSY 3316; PSY 3508; PSY 3315; PSY 6511; PSY 6309; PSY 7534; PSY 7307; PSY 7007; PSY 7316; PSY 7508; PSY 8802; PSY 8803
PSY 3318 course name changed from Culture and Diversity in Addiction Counseling to Cross-Cultural Approaches in Addiction Counseling.
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
PSY 3318
Updated policy for submitting exception requests and appealing exception decisions.
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Academic Exceptions
Comprehensive Exam (PSY 8803) added to PsyD-AP program requirements.
Doctor of Psychology: Applied Psychology (PsyD-AP) - Comprehensive Examination
Course Description Updates: DP5 and DP6 were updated to reflect placement of the IRB Approval step from DP5 to DP6.
MGT 9005, MGT 9006, PSY 9005, PSY 9006, PSY 9015, PSY 9016
PsyD-CS determined as not meeting licensure requirements in Canada.
Determination Date: June 1, 2026
Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Specialization (PsyD-CS) - Licensure and Certification
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD-CP) is no longer accepting new enrollments after May 7, 2026.
Effective Date: May 7, 2026
Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Psychology (PsyD-CP)
MA-MFT determined as meeting state licensure requirements in NV.
Determination Date: May 1, 2026
Master of Arts in Psychology, with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy - Licensure and Certification
The following programs are no longer accepting new enrollments after April 1, 2026:
-Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies -Bachelor of Applied Sciences -Bachelor of Business Administration -Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -Master of Business Administration -Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership -Certificate in Healthcare Services -Certificate in Pastoral Counseling
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
Certificate in Healthcare Services
Certificate in Pastoral Counseling
Retirement of various course offerings.
Effective Date: Varies by course; please contact your advisor with any questions regarding course availability.
Courses No Longer Offered