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California Coast University
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Accredited Distance Learning
Degree Programs for Mid-Career Adults


CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY

www.calcoast.edu
700 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact: Christi Okuma, Development Coordinator, (714) 547-9625, M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST, E-mail: cokuma@calcoast.edu
.
Type of Institution:
Private Comprehensive.

Degrees Available:
California Coast University offers Associate degrees in the areas of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Marketing, Health Care Administration, and Psychology. Bachelor degrees include Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Management, Marketing, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. Graduate degree programs include Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management, Master of Science in Management, Master of Education, and Master of Science in Psychology.

Forms of Credit Recognized:

The College awards credit based on the following measurements of noncollegiate learning: proficiency examinations (CLEP, AP); credit recommendations established by National PONSI; Credit recommendations for military training and experience established by ACE and DANTES exams; and individualized assessment of prior learning. 
Up to 33% of a student’s undergraduate degree may be earned through these methods
.

Additional Information:
 

California Coast University is a pioneer in distance learning since its founding in 1973. 
The University provides degree completion programs designed for students whose geographic, professional, or personal time commitments keep them from completing their education in traditional on-campus programs.
The University holds accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.

 

ACE = American Council on Education
ACE CCRS = American Council on Education College Credit Recommendation Service
ACT = American College Testing
AP = Advanced Placement
CBE = Competency-Based Education
CEEB = College Entrance Examination Board
CLEP = College Level Examination Program
CPE = College Proficiency Exam
DANTES = Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
ECE=Excelsior College Examinations
GRE = Graduate Record Examination
National PONSI = New York Regents National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction
PEP = Proficiency Examination Program
SOC = Serviceperson's Opportunity College

Under "Degrees Available," the list of degree programs generally contains those  that are designed to accommodate working adults.

Under "Type of Institution," Comprehensive refers to an institution that offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.



Updated February 17, 2009



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