Chapman University University College, California

Study at Chapman University University College

Chapman University is a private university located in Orange, California. It was established in 1861 as Hesperian College. On the U.S. News and World Report's 2008 rankings of the "Best Colleges in America," Chapman University is listed as the 12th masters-level university in the Western region. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse Course Topics. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

Argyros School of Business and Economics
College of Performing Arts
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Knott Studios
Schmid College of Science
School of Education
School of Law in Kennedy Hall
University College
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chapman University's athletes participate in the NCAA's Division III as an independent school. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers.

Profile of Chapman University University College

Chapman is found in Orange, CA. Orange is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) identity. Chapman is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.

Course Topics

Chapman is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.

Chapman Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 6,328 in 2007 at Chapman. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens."

Chapman Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Education and Teaching	528	curriculum and instruction, educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, education, instructional media design, ...
Business and Management	428	organizational behavior, human resources, non-profit management, human resources development
Liberal Arts	375	social services, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, general studies
Therapy and Counseling	288	psychology, marriage and family therapy, school psychology
Security and Law Enforcement	103	criminology
Computer Science and Engineering	44	computer and info science, computer science
Medical Adminstration	40	health services administration
Family and Social Work	9	social work
Mathematics	3	mathematics
Medicine	1	gerontology

Contact: Chapman

Chapman University University College
One University Dr
Orange, CA 92866
General Phone: (714) 997-6815
http://www.chapman.edu