The students of California Southern University (CalSouthern) are a diverse and successful group of accomplished individuals. While most of our students reside in the United States, many others live around the world. They represent a wide variety of professions and educational experiences, they also share the challenges of balancing careers, personal lives, and education.
Many of our students choose CalSouthern because their travel, job and family commitments interfere with traditional campus-based courses and fixed class schedules. Other students choose CalSouthern because they realize that professional career success depends on what you know and the degrees you have earned.
CalSouthern is known for providing an adult approach to higher education. Our goal is to serve the individual needs of our student's lifestyles through online distance learning, providing the individual attention they need to ensure success.
See below to meet just a few of our students and graduates and read what they have to say about their experiences at CalSouthern.
Miles White, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2000
Dr. Miles White is a CalSouthern Graduate and Director of the Modoc County Mental Health Program.
George White, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2005
I have been a counselor since 1974 after graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BA in Psychology. From 1974 to 1977 I worked on an adolescent unit inpatient psychiatric while earning my MA at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Waleska Rodriguez, J.D., School of Law, 2008
I am the mother of two beautiful children that are my life. I also work full time as a Paralegal for a law firm that represents commercial and international clients in civil actions in Orlando, Florida.
James Huysman, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2004
As a co host with Leeza Gibbons on Health Corner, a weekly show on Lifetime Television sponsored by Walgreens, Dr. Jamie is the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. LGMF's signature program is Leeza's Place...
Linda Hancock, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2005
Completing a doctoral degree has opened many doors for me. I have added respect from my peers, community and clients. More importantly, however, is the fact that I have great satisfaction in knowing that I could achieve a wonderful goal!
Nancy Irwin, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2003
One of the things I love about CalSouthern is the diverse background of all the students. I came to the psychology field from stand-up comedy. The road from comedy to mental health is a short one indeed, so it's only natural that I treat...
John Belt, Jr., Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2002
My name is John Q. Belt. Currently, I am president of QuinLab Consulting, LLC, in Dallas, Texas, and a 2002 graduate of California Southern University.
Patsy Phillips, Ph.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2005
I am a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT). For the last four years I have served on the Board of Directors of CAMFT. I am completing a two-year term as the Chief Financial Officer...
Jeffrey Wihebrink, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2007
I founded Counseling Services and Consulting LLC (CSC) in 2000, it is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor.
Lawrence Tunis, Ed.D.
I work with SED children as a clinician for Solano County in Northern California. In my part-time private practice in San Anselmo, I see adults, couples and children. I practice a relational, psychodynamic approach in therapy.
Renae Lapin, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2006
Dr. Renae Lapin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with twenty eight years experience. She currently works for the Broward County, Florida School Board where she provides services to children and their families. Dr. Lapin holds a Master's
Charlotte Belt, B.B.A., School of Business, 2006
I work for KPMG in downtown Dallas as a Practice Administrative Supervisor in our Advisory Practice. I have 24 years of business administration experience with KPMG and BearingPoint. Second, I am VP of QuinLab Consulting, LLC in Dallas
Jennifer Leigh, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2007
Jennifer Austin Leigh, PsyD. is an author, a life coach for teen girls, and a graduate of California Southern University.
Robert Coats, Psy.D., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2007
I am a native North Carolinian. My work history covers a wide spectrum of individuals from children through geriatrics. I have been employed with the State of North Carolina in the Dept. of Health and Human Services for the past 20+ years.
Jose Chavira, B.A., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2007
I am a writer and volunteer educator working in Latin America through the Angelcraft Foundation a privately funded organization committed to advancing the education of the economically underprivileged. I am a former marketing executive ...
John Mitchell, J.D., School of Law, 2008
John Mitchell is a U.S. Army Veteran, and a graduate of California Southern University School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in the Class of 2008.
Anna Alonova, M.A., School of Behavioral Sciences, 2008
I immigrated to United States from Russia in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and with a desire for a better life and to advance my education. During my initial years in America I had worked in a variety of fields...
Darrell Allin , B.B.A., School of Business, 2008
I'm a Sales Manager and father of four that spends a good deal of time traveling globally. CalSouthern provided the flexibility I needed to complete my degree, while challenging me with relevant materials that I use daily in my career pursuits.