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Overview

Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. Today, that dedication has resulted in National University becoming the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California and 12th largest in the United States.

Based in San Diego, California, National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help you earn your associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree or teaching credential. Choose from a variety of online degree programs or from our more than 30 convenient locations throughout California and Nevada.

National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California and the 12th largest in the United States. Founded in 1971,National University offers 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as 23 teacher credential and certificate programs. A leader in online education, National University offers more than 50 graduate and undergraduate degree programs and over 1,200 courses online.

National University is committed to accessibility and features locations throughout San Diego County.National University is the flagship institution of the National University System, which was established in 2001 to meet the emerging demands for education in the 21st century. In addition to National University, the affiliates of the National University System are: John F. Kennedy University; National University International; the Division of Pre-College Programs, which includes National University Virtual High School and National University Academy; Spectrum Pacific Learning Company LLC; and WestMed College. Entities related to the System include the Center for Integrative Health, the National University System Institute for Policy Research, the Center for Performance Psychology, and National University Golf Academy.

National University's administrative and academic headquarters are located in La Jolla, California.National University's academic programs include associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, teaching credentials, and certificate programs.

Affiliations and memberships that strengthen National University and its quality.

National University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1977, the same body which accredits the other major universities and colleges in the western United States. In addition to being accredited by WASC, National University also is:

Approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Approved by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
A member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
A member of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS)
National University's English Language Programs are accredited by the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)

Location & Facilities

National University is geographically dispersed, with its academic and administrative centers located in La Jolla, California. These centers include all administrative offices of the president, vice presidents, school deans and department chairs, financial aid, registrar, and admissions.

From its administrative center, the university maintains more than 28 academic campuses throughout urban areas in California and one in Nevada. Campus locations include: San Diego County, Camarillo, Costa Mesa, Sacramento, Redding, San Jose, Stockton, Fresno, Bakersfield, Ontario, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Twentynine Palms, and Henderson, Nevada.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

National University is organized into five schools and one college:

The School of Business and Management;
The School of Education;
The School of Engineering and Technology;
The School of Health and Human Services;
The School of Media and Communication; and
The College of Letters and Sciences.

Courses Offered

School of Business and Management

Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Financial Management
Minor in Accountancy
Minor in Economics
Leadership and Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science Hospitality and Casino Management
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Marketing and Management
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Minor in Business Administration
Minor in Business Studies
School of Education
Department of Teacher Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Nevada only)
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Education (Nevada only)
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Major in English (Nevada Only)
Bachelor of Arts Major in Biological Science with a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts Major in Early Childhood Development CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Bachelor of Arts Major in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts Major in English with a California Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Bachelor of Arts Major in Interdisciplinary Studies with a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
School of Engineering and Technology
Applied Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Design Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Certificate in Information Technology Management
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Information Technology Management
Minor in Technology
School of Health and Human Services
Department of Community Health
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Department of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science Major in Radiation Therapy
Department of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Generic Entry
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN Completion
BSN Accelerated Post-Bachelor
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
School of Media and Communication
Communication Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication
Minor in Journalism
Media
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Entertainment and Interactive Arts
College of Letters and Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English with a Preliminary Single Subject Credential (California)
Bachelor of Arts in English with Single Subject Preparation
Bachelor of Arts in Persian Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential (California)
Certificate in Arabic Language and Culture
Foreign Credential Bridge Program
Minor in Arabic Culture and History
Minor in Arabic Studies
Minor in Chinese Culture and History
Minor in Chinese Studies
Minor in English
Minor in Persian Culture and History
Minor in Persian Studies
Undergraduate Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture
Undergraduate Certificate in Persian Language and Culture
Department of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Pre Law Studies
Bachelor of Public Administration
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
Certificate Programs in the National University Golf Academy
Minor in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Minor in Business Law
Minor in Criminal Justice Administration
Minor in Pre-Law Studies
Paralegal Specialist Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Undergraduate Legal Assistant Certificate
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior
Undergraduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Associate of Science in Health Science and Pre-Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Courses with Single Subject Credential
Bachelor of Arts Major in Biological Science with a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Natural Sciences
Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory Mathematics for Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Authorization
Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a California Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Minor in Global Studies
Minor in History
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Sociology
Extended Learning
Engineering and Technology
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exploration Program
POSTGRADUATE COURSES

School of Business and Management
Accounting and Finance
Master of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
Leadership and Human Resource Management
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Marketing and Management
Global Master in Business Administration (GMBA) in Spanish
Maestría Global en Administración De Negocios (GMBA) en Español
Master of Arts in Management
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
School of Education
Department of Special Education
Master of Science in Juvenile Justice Special Education
Master of Science in Special Education with Nevada Licensure Generalist in Special Education - Endorsement to Teach Students with Mild to Moderate Needs for Assistance and Intervention
Master of Science in Special Education with Preliminary Level 1 Credential Option
Master of Science in Special Education-Emphasis in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing with Preliminary Level 1 Credential Option
Department of Teacher Education
Master of Arts in Accomplished Collaborative Leadership
Master of Arts in Language Teaching and Learning
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education in Elementary Education with Nevada Licensure Program
Master of Education in Secondary Education with Nevada Licensure
Master of Education Specializing in Best Practices with a Single or Multiple Subject Credential with Internship Option
Master of Education Specializing in Crosscultural Teaching with a Single or Multiple Subject Credential with Internship Option
Master of Science in Instructional Leadership
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential Program
Educational Administration
Master of Science in Applied School Leadership (In Partnership with Santa Clara County Office of Education [SCCOE])
Master of Science in Educational Administration with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option
Master of Science in Instructional Leadership
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
School Counseling and School Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Educational Counseling with PPSC Credential Option
Master of Science in School Psychology with PPSP Credential
School of Engineering and Technology
Applied Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Safety Engineering
Master of Science in Sustainability Management
Master of Science in Wireless Communication
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
School of Health and Human Services
Department of Community Health
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Department of Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Integrative Health
Master of Science in Clinical Regulatory Affairs
Department of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
School of Media and Communication
Communication Arts
Master of Arts in Digital Journalism
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
Media
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Cinema
Master of Fine Arts in Professional Screenwriting Program
Master of Science in Educational and Instructional Technology
College of Letters and Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Film Studies
Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Department of Professional Studies
Graduate Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Master of Criminal Justice
Master of Public Administration
Department of Psychology
Certificate in Bereavement Studies
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (Nevada)
Master of Arts in Human Behavior
Master of Arts in Social Transformation and Community Development
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Forensic and Crime Scene Investigations
Master of Forensic Sciences
Social Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Patient Advocacy
Master of Arts in History

Scholarships

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and scholarships.

Scholarships for international students are offered to a maximum of 2 subjects waiver off from the academic calendar.