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California Southern University accepts students on a continuous enrollment basis. Students may submit applications for admission throughout the entire calendar year. When an applicant is accepted, a degree plan will be prepared listing the academic requirements necessary for completion. After admission is finalized, elective courses will be selected and course materials will be made available. Academic Advisors guide every student through the program.
Our students are individually advised and counseled through contact with their Faculty Mentor. Students are guided in an orderly manner toward achieving their educational goals in the shortest time possible. While students are ultimately responsible for their own academic journeys, contact with their Faculty Mentors and Academic Advisor will ensure the utmost success.
The focus of active self-learning is to encourage our students to practice newly acquired knowledge in their current careers. Our Faculty Mentors are valuable resources and facilitators in this process. Students demonstrate a mastery of the course material and its personal relevance by completing assignments, term papers and examinations as required. Courses can be completed in 8 or 16 weeks, depending on the degree program.
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Students with different learning needs and styles are accommodated in various ways through our outstanding educational process. Our online learning system cultivates active self-learning to promote effective study habits and to help students become more involved in their academic planning. Our students enjoy this unique learning process while they obtain the education necessary to advance in their professions.
The goal of California Southern University is to promote an environment of active self-learning with the assistance of Faculty Mentors.
Students with different learning needs and styles are accommodated in various ways through our outstanding educational process. Our online learning system cultivates active self-learning to promote effective study habits and to help students become more involved in their academic planning. Our students enjoy this unique learning process while they obtain the education necessary to advance in their professions.
The goal of California Southern University is to promote an environment of active self-learning with the assistance of Faculty Mentors. As a student, you will be required to obtain a comprehensive set of materials and resources for each course, including a course syllabus, textbooks, and reference materials. Each student has access to the library, and is provided with a Faculty Mentor. As you advance in the course, your Faculty Mentor provides guidance, answers questions, and evaluates your academic performance.
Our academic programs are designed to cultivate lifelong learning patterns which provides for long term career success. Each course you take will focus on specific learning objectives. Your course syllabus will articulate the essential educational requirements, and your Faculty Mentor will be there every step of the way to help you complete the course outcomes. 
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CalSouthern's Faculty Mentors are experts in successful distance learning methods and encourage each student's active participation. With personalized one-on-one guidance, our Faculty Mentors understand individual's learning style and needs. Whether you have questions regarding course material or a certain assignment, your Faculty Mentor collaborates with you every step of the way to ensure your success.
At CalSouthern, we choose only the best for our students. Our Faculty Mentors are leaders in business, industry, education, and healthcare professions. Each has been selected for his or her professional expertise, real-world experience, and academic achievements. Through their phenomenal credentials, our Faculty Mentors are able to engage our adult students in active self-learning through our online collaboration environment.
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If you are new to the idea of online education, chances are you may not be sure if online learning is right for you. However, for ambitious and motivated students worldwide, it is the best possible way to complete a degree.
Our students quickly become accustomed to the online university environment with CalSouthern. Our distance learning program is much more effective than the correspondence school systems of the past. We are confident in our superiority because we offer:
- The flexibility to access source material and complete assignments at the convenience on your own schedule .
If you are new to the idea of online education, chances are that you may not be sure if online learning is right for you. However, for ambitious and motivated students worldwide, it is the best possible way to complete a degree.
Our students quickly become accustomed to the online university environment with CalSouthern. Our distance learning program is much more effective than the correspondence school systems of the past. We are confident in our superiority because we offer:
- The flexibility to access source material and complete assignments at the convenience on your own schedule.
- The encouragement and support from Faculty Mentors who provide one-on-one instruction and learning assistance.
- Online communication with other students to collaborate and discuss the material.
- Online tools such as the CalSouthern's Library, which provide our students with reference advice and instruction on conducting research.
- The opportunity to enhance your written communication skills by shifting the focus from speaking in a traditional classroom, to an online environment based on writing.
- Personalized, individual attention from the administrative staff and the Faculty Mentors throughout your entire program.
Online distance learning at CalSouthern offers the motivated adult student two key benefits - freedom and convenience. You have the freedom to choose which program you want to pursue, which courses to take, and when you study. You have the convenience to learn at night or on the weekend, and whether you stay in your home, office, or go to a café. In addition, students at CalSouthern are able to explore the many courses that we offer which may help to advance their careers, or simply for their own personal interests.
In a traditional classroom, many students may feel like they are one of hundreds of faces, only a paper for their professor to grade. At CalSouthern, our Faculty Mentors make it a priority to make sure each student receives individualized attention and provide a valuable learning experience for all. Our Mentors understand the complexities of an online classroom and enjoy the rewarding challenge of teaching in an environment that enhances your educational experience.
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As an enrolled student, you will have free access to the following subscription databases.
School of Behavioral Sciences
- PsycARTICLES - American Psychological Association (APA) database
- PsycEXTRA - American Psychological Association (APA) database
- ProQuest Psychology Journals Database
- PsychiatryOnline - Full-text access to the DSM-IV manuals and American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. journals and textbooks
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Database
- Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination, State Counseling Exams, and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
As an enrolled student, you will have free access to the following subscription databases.
School of Behavioral Sciences
- PsycARTICLES - American Psychological Association (APA) database
- PsycEXTRA - American Psychological Association (APA) database
- ProQuest Psychology Journals Database
- PsychiatryOnline - Full-text access to the DSM-IV manuals and American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. journals and textbooks
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Database
- Encyclopedia of Counseling: Master Review and Tutorial for the National Counselor Examination, State Counseling Exams, and the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Access to over 1 million full text dissertations
- Nursing & Allied Health Source
- ProQuest Family Health
- ProQuest Health and Medical Complete
- ProQuest Social Science Journals
School of Business
- Safari Business Books Online - Includes 1,349 professional full-text business eBooks
- ABI/INFORM Dateline – Contains local and regional business news coverage
- ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry - Access more than 1200 business periodicals and newsletters
- ABI/INFORM Global – Access nearly 3000 worldwide business periodicals
- Entrepreneurship Collection - Content ranges from the scholarly - including videos, business cases, working papers and conference proceedings - to a full toolkit of practical guides, templates, forms, sample business plans, and tips from successful entrepreneurs
- Green File – Environmental topics and green technology articles
- MergentOnline - A premier company profile database
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Access to over 1 million full text dissertations
- Accounting & Tax
- Asian Business and Reference
- Banking Information Source
- Canadian Business & Current Affairs Complete
- Criminal Justice Periodicals
- Hoover's Company Records
- OxResearch
- ProQuest Newsstand - Full text of 300+ U.S. and international newspapers
- Snapshots Series Market Reports
School of Law
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- CALI – Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Access to over 1 million full text dissertations
- Plus access to all University subscription databases.
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Textbooks can be purchased from both traditional and online book suppliers.
For your convenience, MBS Direct is committed to providing textbooks for CalSouthern students. Please visit the online bookstore by clicking on the link below.
California Southern University MBS Direct Online Bookstore.
Through MBS Direct, you can:
- Easily purchase course textbooks by entering your Course ID Number
- Save up to 25% on a large selection of used books
- Save up to 40% on over 7,000 eBooks
- Return books within 14 days for a full refund
Additional resources available for the students in the Schools of Law:
Textbooks can be purchased from both traditional and online book suppliers.
For your convenience, MBS Direct is committed to providing textbooks for CalSouthern students. Please visit the online bookstore by clinking on the link below.
California Southern University MBS Direct Online Bookstore.
Through MBS Direct, you can:
- Easily purchase course textbooks by entering your Course ID Number
- Save up to 25% on a large selection of used books
- Save up to 40% on over 7,000 eBooks
- Return books within 14 days for a full refund
Additional resources available for the students in the Schools of Law: America's Legal Bookstores
www.americaslegalbookstore.com
800-359-8010 The Law Bookstore
www.thelawbookstore.com
800-810-0120
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Electronic communication is the preferred method of communication for students, faculty and staff. In order to take advantage of this technology, it is required that learners, faculty and staff acquire and maintain e-mail access with the capability to send and receive attached files
CalSouthern recommends the following hardware requirements:
- A high speed internet connection.
- A computer running Windows XP or MAC 10.X or later versions.
- A webcam with 640 x 480 pixel video resolution.
- Audio capabilities, either through the webcam or through a stand alone microphone (most webcams come with a built in microphone).
- Speakers must be connected to the computer and working.
Click here to test the internet speed of your computer.
Click here to check your computer for video conferencing capability.
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