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UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS
ACCREDITATION
Distance Education and Training Council
Distance Education and Training Council
California Southern University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

What accreditation means to you as a CalSouthern student
Accreditation is a process that gives public recognition to institutions that meet certain standards. It is a promise that an institution will provide the quality of education it claims to offer. Accreditation assures the student that the institution operates on a sound financial basis, has an approved program of study, qualified instructors, adequate facilities and equipment, and approved recruitment and admissions policies.

APPROVALS AND REGISTRATIONS
California Department of Consumer Affairs California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California Southern University is a private university licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The University was founded in 1978, originally under the name Southern California University for Professional Studies, and has been continuously approved by the State of California to offer undergraduate and graduate level degrees.
Committee of Bar Examiners Committee of Bar Examiners
The Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) of the State Bar of California has authorized registration of the School of Law as an unaccredited correspondence law school, which enables graduates who have complied with the Rules Regulating Admission to Practice Law in California to sit for the California Bar examination.
Board of Psychology Board of Psychology
The Board of Psychology of the State of California accepts California Southern University’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Psychology in Sacramento, California to determine what other requirements may exist for licensure.
Board of Behavioral Sciences Board of Behavioral Sciences
The Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California accepts California Southern University’s Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) degree as meeting the educational requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Persons interested in licensure are advised to contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences in Sacramento, California to obtain a complete listing of all requirements for licensure.
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
California Southern University is approved by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept and enroll foreign, non-immigrant F-1 students for academic degrees.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs United States Department of Veterans Affairs
California Southern University is approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to offer its programs to veterans who qualify for educational benefits under the DVA Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits program. This program applies to our Associate, Bachelor and Master degree programs. Veterans who believe they may qualify for Chapter 31 benefits should contact their VA office for details. The California Southern University Facility Code is 21900605.
MEMBERSHIPS
United States Department of Veterans Affairs International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
California Southern University is an Institutional Member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools
California Southern University is a member of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) the only California State Association representing the many diverse kinds of Private Postsecondary Schools in California.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs The United States Distance Learning Association
California Southern University is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) as a Silver Sponsor from 2006-2010.
The Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau
California Southern University is a member of the Better Business Bureau of Southern California with a rating of A+.
California Chamber of CommerceIrvine Chamber
California Southern University is a member of the Irvine Chamber of Commerce.
California Chamber of CommerceCalifornia Chamber
California Southern University has been a member of the California Chamber of Commerce since 1995.