California Coast University
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| Established: | 1973 |
| Type: | Distance education university |
| President: | Dr. Thomas Neal |
| Students: | 8,000 |
| Location: | Santa Ana, California, United States |
| Website: | http://www.calcoast.edu |
California Coast University (CCU) is an accredited, distance learning private university that was established in 1973 and is located in Santa Ana, California.
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[edit] Overview
California Coast University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE)[1] and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) [2]. The school has been approved by the State of California since 1974, based on standards established in the California Education Code.
[edit] History
The school was founded in 1973 with administration and library facilities located in downtown Santa Ana, California. Approximately 8,000 students are enrolled at any given time.
Since its founding in 1973, CCU has offered undergraduate and graduate programs in business, management, psychology and education. The primary method of learning is directed independent study. Research, study, and testing are accomplished off-campus. Traditional classroom attendance is not offered.
[edit] Accreditation
CCU received national accreditation from the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) on January 8, 2005. The DETC is recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). At present, DETC accreditation authorizes CCU to award degrees up to the masters level. Since DETC has been approved by USDE to accredit professional doctorates, including the D.B.A and Ed.D, CCU has applied to DETC to award degrees at this level.
[edit] References
- ^ http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/InstDetail.asp Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
- ^ http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp Institutions and Programs Accredited by Recognized United States Accrediting Organizations, Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
