Humphreys College

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Humphreys College is an independent college with campuses in Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento, California. It awards certificates, associates, bachelor's and juris doctor degrees. Students may decide to enroll in a two-year associate program or a four-year bachelor's program.

[edit] History

Although some records indicate that there was a school in Stockton as far back as 1874, Humphreys College dates its founding to 1896, when John R. Humphreys, Sr. took over the administration of the Stockton Business College, Normal School, and Telegraphic Institute. When Humphreys died in 1937, his son, John R. Humphreys, Jr. took over the running of the school.

The name of the school changed several times. At one point, it was known as "Western School of Commerce". But in 1947, the school was incorporated as a non-profit institution of higher learning with the state of California, and took the name that it is known by today.

In 1950, the school incorporated a four-year, part-time law school, now known as the Laurence Drivon School of Law. A second law school was founded in Fresno as well, but it is no longer in existence.

In 1987 a new campus was established in Modesto. A Sacramento campus was opened in 1990.