The Goals & Mission of CalSouthern
As a member of the American InterContinental University System, CalSouthern’s mission is to empower a diverse student body for academic, personal, and professional success, through a commitment to inclusive, student-centered support and lifelong learning.
University Goals
- Provide degree programs that combine traditional modes of education in an online format to enable learners to meet their academic, professional, and personal goals.
- Provide quality instruction for the development of essential skills in the areas of the behavioral sciences, business, criminal justice, education, and nursing.
- Maintain flexibility in the delivery of programs to meet the needs of the university’s learners.
- Foster an awareness of and respect for diversity by maintaining an atmosphere of respect and acceptance for the diverse world in which our learners live and work.
- Maintain an institutional culture characterized by candor, transparency, and best professional practices.
- Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards while providing academic support and intellectual freedom.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
- COMMON BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
Graduates should have acquired a common body of knowledge in the discipline. - COMMUNICATION
Graduates should be able to communicate proficiently through professional writing and oral presentation to general and specialized audiences. - QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Graduates should be able to analyze real-world data and information to draw conclusions and solve problems. - INFORMATION LITERACY
Graduates should be able to identify, evaluate, and use valid information sources. - CRITICAL THINKING
Graduates should be able to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems. - DIVERSITY
Graduates should be able to contribute positively to a diverse human society within local and global contexts. - ETHICS
Graduates should be able to demonstrate ethical behavior in personal and professional settings.
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Accreditation
California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
CalSouthern’s Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Business Administration degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs at CalSouthern are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.
