Everything about CalSouthern’s curriculum and learning methodology is designed to provide you with the most currently relevant education possible. That’s why all of our faculty mentors are active practitioners in their fields, as well as skilled educators. They’re able to help you apply the concepts you learn to today’s real-world scenarios, in addition to sharing with you the latest trends and best practices. As your mentors get to know you, your goals, and life experiences, they will help you relate the material to your particular interests, and provide individualized feedback to make your educational experience as personally relevant as possible.

CalSouthern’s curriculum is constantly being enhanced, with courses revised or added to reflect changes in the particular field. With minimal administrative bureaucracy and a faculty and staff with practical experience, CalSouthern is very nimble and in touch with the latest market trends to ensure that courses and degree programs are fresh, up-to-date, and reflective of current practices and market conditions.

This emphasis on relevance and practicality extends through the doctoral degrees at CalSouthern. For example, in the business and psychology schools, CalSouthern offers the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degrees, respectively. Unlike the PhD—which is an academic doctorate designed primarily to prepare the student for scholarly research and publication, as well as for teaching at colleges and universities—the DBA and PsyD are applied degrees. Their emphasis is on developing professional knowledge, skill, and expertise at the highest levels, to be applied in practice. By completing a doctoral project in your particular area of interest and expertise, you can quickly establish yourself as a leader in that field of study.