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CONSUMER INFORMATION DISCLOSURE FORM

A uniform website public disclosure form for DETC accredited institutions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of Institution:	California Southern University
Address:	930 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620
Year Founded:	1978	First Accredited:	2010	Accreditation Expires:	2014
CEO/President:	Caroll Ryan, PhD

Accreditation(s) and Agency E-mail Contact Information:

State Approval and E-mail Contact Information:

Participation in Funding Programs:

VA Benefits to include Vocational Rehabilitation and G.I. Bill, DANTES, Member of Yellow Ribbon, Federal Tuition Assistance for Active Duty Military Members

MISSION AND DESCRIPTION

Institution Mission Statement:

The mission of California Southern University is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs to adult Learners throughout the world using distance learning methodologies. The University is dedicated to providing a rich and dynamic educational experience to those who choose the freedom and flexibility of distance learning to satisfy their educational and professional goals. The University is committed to cultivating an environment of academic integrity while stimulating intellectual curiosity through a respectful exchange of ideas with Faculty Mentors and fellow Learners.

Areas of Special Focus:

Business, Psychology, and Law

Description of Institution:

California Southern University (CalSouthern) is a private, university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs and post-baccalaureate certificates utilizing online learning methodologies. CalSouthern was founded in 1978. Degree programs range from the Associate level through the Doctorate level.

Student Demographic Profile:

Students range from their mid thirties through their sixties and are equally female and male.

Courses/Programs/Degrees:

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (AALS)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology (BSAT)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Law (MSL)
Master of Arts in Psychology (MA)
Master of Science in Psychology (MS)
Juris Doctor (JD)
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs:

Management (CBM)
Financial Management (CBFM)
Human Resource Management (CBHR)
International Business (CBIB)
Project Management (CBPM)
Pastoral Counseling (CPPC)
Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency (CPAC)
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CPIOP)
Sports Psychology (CPSP)
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Average Program Tuition/Cost per Credit Hour:

Undergraduate: $250/credit

Graduate: $330/credit

Juris Doctorate: $295/credit

SUCCESS INDICATORS

Average Completion/Graduation Rate for Students: 66%

Percentage of students surveyed who responded that they:

Achieved their learning goals: 98%

Would recommend the institution to a friend: 98%

Were satisfied with their studies: 98%

UNIVERSITY POLICIES

PRIVACY INFORMATION

We value your right to privacy of information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

California Southern University welcomes all adult learners and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation in its policies, practices, or procedures involving applicants, learners, faculty, staff, and the public. Please note, however, that California Southern University reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone California Southern University believes does not meet its academic standards.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

California Southern University offers Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate and Juris Doctorate degrees in programs designed to meet the needs of adult learners. Meeting the admission requirements is an indicator that a learner is qualified to enter and complete the degree program. However, California Southern University emphasizes that success in completing degree requirements is dependent on a learner’s commitment to the educational process.

California Southern University may accept semester credits in transfer toward degree programs for coursework completed at appropriately accredited postsecondary institutions. Appropriately accredited postsecondary institutions are defined as those accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or, for non-U.S. institutions, an educational institution approved by an equivalent authority.

For additional information about CalSouthern policies and procedures, please contact us.