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INTRODUCTION TO OUR ONLINE UNIVERSITY Welcome to California Southern University. We offer online university education to students worldwide who need the flexibility of distance learning. At CalSouthern, you can earn an online university degree from the comfort of your own home, with the personal attention and support of Faculty Mentors who care about your online university education. California Southern University was established in the state of California in 1978 for the purpose of meeting the educational needs of working adults who could not attend traditional educational institutions due to professional, personal, or financial constraints. CalSouthern recognized that work, personal obligations, and lack of accessibility created an obstacle that prevented degree seeking adults from realizing their dreams. CalSouthern responded to this need by providing access to high quality education through distance learning. As technology advanced, CalSouthern transitioned to offer online university degrees, and today, CalSouthern is a premier, accredited online university offering degrees to students worldwide. From initial offerings at the Associate's degree level, CalSouthern expanded to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral online university degrees taught entirely through distance learning methodologies. Students from all over the world who are interested in pursuing online university degrees in business, psychology, liberal arts and law enroll at CalSouthern. MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The mission of California Southern University is to provide high quality, undergraduate and graduate degree programs to adult students throughout the world using an online education system. CalSouthern is dedicated to providing a rich and dynamic educational experience to those who choose the freedom and flexibility of distance learning to satisfy their educational and professional goals. CalSouthern is committed to cultivating an environment of academic integrity while stimulating intellectual curiosity through a respectful exchange of ideas with faculty mentors and fellow students. University Mission California Southern University fulfills its mission by: Delivering instruction through online education by monitoring, evaluating and reporting the student's academic progress through a faculty mentoring relationship for each course. Providing students the opportunity to understand facts and ideas, to think analytically, and to reason and express conclusions clearly. Promoting intellectual inquiry that enhances the cultural, social, and professional development of the student. Broadening the scope and depth of knowledge in the various fields of study. Providing an opportunity for personal enrichment. Providing education in fields where a demonstrated need has been identified. 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 behavioral science, business, and law. Maintain flexibility in the delivery of programs to meet the needs of the University's learner population. 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. Build an institutional culture characterized by candor, transparency, and best professional practices. Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards while providing academic support and intellectual freedom. Educational Objectives During one's course of study at California Southern University, each student is expected to: Demonstrate mastery of the specific subject matter in the student's area of study. Access, evaluate, and utilize information accurately and appropriately. Integrate knowledge and principles of the specific area of study for use in a practical/professional setting. Communicate facts and ideas clearly and express well-reasoned conclusions. Conduct research utilizing a variety of resources and media. Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills through fulfillment of course and degree requirements. ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS California Southern University is a private university licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The University was founded in 1978, originally under the name Southern California University for Professional Studies, and has been continuously approved by the State of California to offer undergraduate and graduate level degrees. California Southern University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. THE CALSOUTHERN ONLINE UNIVERSITY FACULTY Our online university is comprised of expert, experienced Faculty Mentors who are truly the providers of the online university education at CalSouthern. As you earn your online university degree, you will receive the support and leadership of exceptional Faculty Mentors. Our Faculty Mentors are experts in online university education, with vast experience in distance learning methods, who encourage each learner's active participation in the pursuit of their online university degrees. Through personalized one-on-one mentoring and guidance, our Faculty Mentors come to understand each online university student'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 in your pursuit of an online university degree. At CalSouthern, we choose only the best for our students and offer only the best online university education experience. This standard of excellence begins the quality of our online university staff. 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. Many of our Faculty Mentors also teach at other prestigious campus-based and online universities, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience which enables them to engage those seeking online university degrees in active self-learning through our collaborative online university environment.