California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University Description

California Lutheran University (CLU) was founded in 1959. CLU is a school of over 3,100 students located Thousand Oaks, California. CLU also has other locations in Oxnard, Ventura, and Woodland Hills, California. The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

California Lutheran University was ranked 16th on the U.S. News & World Report list of top schools in the West in its "America's Best Colleges 2006" report.

California Lutheran University offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs through its three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. In addition, California Lutheran University offers an Adult Degree Evening Program (ADEP) that was designed for students over 25. CLU's Center for Continuing and Professional Education also provides opportunities for continued learning through programs that are not normally part of either an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Formal admission to CLU is not required for enrollment in continuing education and professional programs.

California Lutheran University offers the following student support services: alumni relations, athletics, a bookstore, campus dining, campus ministries, career services, club sports, counseling services, a fitness center, residence life services, student activities, student events, and student organizations. In addition, CLU also offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their innovative programs. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

California Lutheran University has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). Additional aid options open to qualifying students of CLU include grants, loans, scholarships, state aid, Veterans Administration (VA) benefits, and work/study programs.

California Lutheran University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

California Lutheran University Programs

Note: Programs may vary by location or schedule. Please contact the school for details.

• Accelerated Bachelor's Degree (ADEP) Accounting
• Accelerated Bachelor's Degree (ADEP) Business Management
• Accelerated Bachelor's Degree (ADEP) Computer Information Systems
• Accelerated Bachelor's Degree (ADEP) Computer Science
• Accelerated Bachelor's Degree (ADEP) Liberal Arts
• Certificate in Financial Planning
• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
• Financial Planning Certificate Programs
• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Financial Planning
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Information Technology Management
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Management and Organizational Behavior
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing
• Master of Public Policy and Administration
• Master of Science Degree Clinical Psychology
• Master of Science Degree Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Counseling & Guidance
• Master of Science in Special Education
• Masters in Education
• Online MBA Financial Planning
• Post MBA Certificate

California Lutheran University Locations

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