Welcome to California Coast University (CCU)! A pioneer in distance learning since its founding in 1973, CCU has provided off campus or distance learning programs to over 30,000 students.

The University's degree completion programs have been designed to be a flexible, convenient way for mid-career adults whose geographic, professional, or personal time commitments have kept them from completing their education in traditional on-campus programs.

Our goal is to provide busy professionals with an opportunity to continue their education and advance their careers, without disrupting their current lifestyles and schedules. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping our students accomplish this goal by making a distance learning education available, affordable and achievable to anyone with a passion for learning or a motivation to make their career aspirations come true.

You learn from instructors who possess outstanding academic credentials and bring situation specific relevance to every course, ensuring that you will be equipped to address real-life challenges.

  • Accredited: California Coast University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
  • Achievable: Student may complete their program in as little as one academic year.
  • Affordable: CCU's cost per unit is significantly less than most accredited distance learning programs. In addition, the University's flexible payment plans, company or organizational reimbursement plans make CCU an exceptional value. We also offer low monthly payments at no interest.
  • Receive academic credit for military training.
  • Receive academic credit for specialized training programs you may have already completed with your company or service organization.
  • Receive academic credit for licenses or certificates you may have already earned.
  • Start anytime: CCU's rolling enrollment allows student to begin their studies at anytime during the year.
  • Self paced: To allow students to complete degree requirements at their own pace, students may progress through their personalized degree program plan as quickly as they are able.
  • All courses are completed off campus, using a combination of computers, mail, fax and e-mail. There are no residency or classroom attendance requirements.
California Coast University is currently offering the following distance learning programs:
Associate of Science in Business Administration 
The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 6 Core Courses, 10 General Education Courses, and 4 General Elective Courses, for a total of 60 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 10 Core Courses, 4 Major Specialization Courses, 14 General Education Courses, and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Bachelor of Science in Management
The Bachelor of Science in Management degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 10 Core Courses, 4 Major Specialization Courses, 14 General Education Courses and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 14 Core Courses, 14 General Education Courses, and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 10 core courses in Business Administration, plus a Master's Thesis or 3 additional courses in lieu of a thesis, for a total of 39 semester units.
Cost per unit: $210.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $240.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $630.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $720.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Business Administration - H.R. Mgmt. concentration
The Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management concentration degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 10 core courses in Business Administration, plus 3 additional concentration courses Human Resources Management, for a total of 39 semester units.
Cost per unit: $210.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $240.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Cost per course: $630.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $720.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Science Degree in Management

The Master of Science Degree in Management was designed to assist students in obtaining professional expertise in the field of business administration, to distinguish various leadership styles in business and industry, and to promote life-long learning. The program will prepare students to lead their organizations in a rapidly changing business environment, and enable them to apply theoretical concepts to practical and complex business situations. Students will improve their level of confidence and self esteem through the accomplishment of long term academic goals while developing the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the knowledge acquired through research and apply it in practical situations. Students must satisfy the following course requirements: 10 Core Courses, and a thesis or 3 additional graduate courses, for a total of 39 semester units of credit.
Costs Per Unit: For U.S. Residents: $210 per unit, International/Outside contiguous U.S.: $240

Associate of Science in Psychology
The Associate of Science in Psychology degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 6 Core Courses, 10 General Education Courses, and 4 General Elective Courses, for a total of 60 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 14 Core Courses, 14 General Education Courses, and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units.
Cost per unit: $110.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $130.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $330.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $390.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Science Program in Psychology
The Master of Science in Psychology degree requires students to satisfy the following course requirements: 10 core courses in Psychology, plus a Master's Thesis or 3 additional courses in lieu of a thesis, for a total of 39 semester units.
Cost per unit: $210.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $240.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $630.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $720.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Education program in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree requires students to satisfy 6 core courses, 3 Major Specialization courses, plus a Master's Thesis or 3 additional courses in lieu of a thesis, for a total of 36 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $210.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $240.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $630.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $720.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Master of Education in Administration
The Master of Education in Administration degree requires students to satisfy 6 core courses, 3 Major Specialization courses, plus a Master's Thesis or 3 additional courses in lieu of a thesis, for a total of 36 semester units of credit.
Cost per unit: $210.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $240.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)
Cost per course: $630.00 ( U.S. Resident) / $720.00 (Non-U.S. Resident)

Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
The curriculum for the Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice integrates sociology, corrections, ethics, juvenile justice, and the legal system to prepare graduates for employment in areas such as law enforcement, corrections and probation. The program refines a student's commitment to personal values and professional competence. Students must satisfy the following course requirements: 6 Core Courses, 10 General Education Courses, and 4 General Elective Courses, for a total of 60 semester units of credit.

Costs Per Unit: For U.S. Residents: $110 per unit, International/Outside contiguous U.S.: $130
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for a changing and dynamic profession in areas such as law enforcement, corrections and probation. The curriculum combines sociology, corrections, ethics, juvenile justice and the legal system. Focus is placed on new technologies, increased need for law enforcement personnel, and homeland security. Students must satisfy the following course requirements: 14 Core Courses, 14 General Education Courses, and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units of credit.

Costs Per Unit: For U.S. Residents: $110 per unit, International/Outside contiguous U.S.: $130

California Coast University holds National Accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

California Coast University allows undergraduate students to receive academic credit for experiential learning. In addition, specialized training such as company or organizational training programs, professional certifications, or licensure, military training experiences, and many other documental training experiences, may count toward academic credit.

All of the degree programs are self paced, and students may begin their studies at any time, and complete all remaining requirements at their own pace, in as little as one year.

California Coast University's tuition costs are significantly less than most accredited distance learning programs.

 
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