Welcome to Chapman University College Moreno Valley Campus

Welcome to Chapman University College Moreno Valley Campus Orientation

Purpose • To give the prospective student a brief history of the University and provide information regarding admissions, specific programs, and financial aid

Introductions • Director: Brenda Carter • Education Program Manager: Don Duncan • Graduate/Undergraduate Program Manager for non. Education programs: Dr. Pablo Mendoza • Full-Time Faculty for Multiple Subjects and Special Education: Dr. Lynn Larsen • Psychology Division Chair: Dr. Judy Matthews

Introductions • Office Manager: Brenda Wilson • Admissions Specialist: Eda Vang • Financial Aid Specialists: Angela Swearingen, Kevin Keith • Education Specialist: Irma Hlava • Office Assistants: Rebecca Reeves, Michael Fiedler

Chapman History • 1861 • Hesperian College (Seminary School) Woodland, CA • Did you know that the very first class was held at the exact hour of Lincoln’s inauguration?

Chapman History • 1934 – California Christian College becomes Chapman College • 1954 – Chapman College moves to Orange, CA • 1958 – Chapman College begins University College Campuses beginning at El Toro Marine Base

Chapman History • 1991 – Chapman College Becomes Chapman University • Today there are more than twenty University College campuses throughout California and Washington

Accreditation • Chapman University College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges • Chapman received top tier ranking by U. S. News and World Reports

How Do we Meet the Needs of Adult Learners? • Location and Time – Convenient campuses throughout California and Washington – Classes meet one evening per week from 5: 30 – 10: 00 (you are earning Semester credits in a 9 week session) – 9 week Sessions – 5 Terms per year (Fall Semester Session 1 & 2; Spring Semester Session 1 & 2; Summer Term)

How Do we Meet the Needs of Adult Learners? • Structured for working adults – Not just class times and sessions throughout the year – Follow the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) principles for adult learners – Prior Learning Assessment available – Practitioners in the field teaching your courses – You are assigned a faculty advisor

How Do we Meet the Needs of Adult Learners? • Access to the information you need – Web Advisor online • Register for classes • Financial aid information • Grades – Office Staff cross trained – Faculty advisors available when you are – Fabulous online library services – Some courses online or hybrid

Sessions • Spring Semester Session I - January • Spring Semester II April • Summer Session - June • Fall Semester Session I August • Fall Semester Session II - November

Program Cost • Graduate tuition is $1020 per 3 unit course • Undergraduate tuition is $855 per 3 unit course • Online courses: – $300 per unit for undergraduate – $500 per unit for graduate • Application Fee is $40. 00

Degrees Offered • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees • Teaching Credentials • Certificates • Extended Education

Undergraduate Degree Programs • • Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Health Services Management Organizational Leadership Psychology Social Sciences Liberal Studies with Multiple Subjects emphasis

Graduate Degree Programs Non-Education • MHA - Health Administration • MSHR - Human Resources • MAOL – Organizational Leadership • MA – Psychology • MFT - Marriage Family Therapy

Graduate Degree Programs Education • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with teaching credential (multiple and single subjects) • Master of Arts in Education (MAE) – – Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Instructional Technology Reading • Master of Arts in Special Education

Other Education Programs • Single Subject Teaching Credential • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential • Special Education (Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe) – Level I and Level II – Dual Special Education and Multiple Subject or Single Subject • Tier One Administrative Credential • Certificate Programs • Extended Education

Undergraduate Admissions • Degree Seeking Students – Must have completed 12 or more transferable semester units or equivalent – Complete the application package – Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities – Minimum 0 f 2. 0 cumulative grade point average • Non Degree Students – Complete enrollment for each term – Meet all prerequisites published in catalog for enrollment in individual courses

Graduate Admissions • General – Completed application package – Official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation • Option 1 – 3. 0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours/or 90 quarter units of your Bachelor’s Degree • Option 2 – GPA 2. 5 -2. 99 and satisfactory score on GRE, GMAT, CSET, or MAT • Option 3 – 3. 5 GPA on an earned advanced degree from regionally accredited institution

Graduate Admissions • Option 4 (only for MAE) – Submit a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies – Receive approval of your portfolio from the CUC • Exceptional Admit

Financial Aid • Chapman University is committed to financial assistance programs to help students who could otherwise not afford to attend college – Deferred Tuition Plan to students receiving company reimbursement – Tuition Assistance – Veteran Administration Benefits – PELL Grants – Guaranteed Student Loans – Military Subsidies – APEL Grants

Thank you for coming!!