Schools in California

National University

National University's online graduate degree programs are designed to enable you to complete your degree in the shortest time possible while maintaining your family and career responsibilities....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in Creative Writing (Online Master)

Chapman University

Chapman is a nationally recognized, comprehensive university rated a Top School by U.S. News and World Report's Best Universities-Master’s. You’ll find that we provide both professional and graduate programs of distinction in a variety of fields and academic disciplines....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English - Creative Writing (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

The goal of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is to provide its students a professional graduate education in Traditional Chinese Medicine programs with the skills necessary to obtain licenses and become competent primary health care providers....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Licensed Acupuncture (Master)
- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Graduate)

Our graduates consistently score among the highest on the California Licensing and National exams and find success as primary care providers of TCM, authors, and educators at the top of their field. Many of ACTCM’s alumni have become successful and respected practitioners and teachers in their field....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

Ohlone College

Ohlone College is known throughout California for its inclusiveness, innovation, and superior rates of student success. Ohlone provides open access to higher education for all students and actively reaches out to underserved populations. We practice teaching innovation and actively encourage risk-taking and entrepreneurship among our students and faculty. We demonstrate meaningful stewardship for ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in American Sign Language (Associate)

Five Branches University - San Jose

Located on the beautiful Californian Coast, Five Branches has been a favorite for students seeking a nationally accredited education in natural medicine for decades. With modern onsite medical centers, engaging professors, involved alumni, committed & unified students, and 2 campus locations offering training in all five branches of Oriental Medicine: Healing Massage, Acupuncture, Herbal Pharmacy...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Certificate)
- Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine (Certificate)

California State University - Fresno

California State University, Fresno was founded as Fresno State Normal School in 1911, became a teacher's college in 1921, and has offered advanced degrees since 1949. The university's popular nickname is "Fresno State." Our mascot is the Bulldog....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in Reading - Language Arts (Master)
- Master in Fine Arts - Creative Writing (Master)

California State University, College of Education - San Bernardino

A young, vibrant university, California State University, San Bernardino is one of the fastest growing universities in California, largely because of its rapidly expanding service area of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, which covers 27,000 square miles – a territory larger than 10 states in the nation. More than 65,000 alumni hale from CSUSB, including many who work in Southern California a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Reading - Language Arts (Master)

Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Pacific Graduate School

Fresno Pacific is the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs, ethical and spiritual development through traditional bachelor's degree, adult degree completion, master's, certificate and credentialing programs....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Reading and Language Arts (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)
- Certificate in Reading and Language Arts (Certificate)

Saint Mary´s College of California, School of Education

Saint Mary's College of California is fundamentally designed to transform the way in which students understand themselves and engage with the world. We encourage you to embrace complexity, contemplate your place and purpose in the world, and undertake a searching examination of self, spirit and society. We're a Catholic, Lasallian, liberal arts college, and we're rooted in the life and work of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Reading and Language Arts Leadership (Master)
- Certificate in Reading and Language Arts Leadership (Certificate)

University of California, Extension Center - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching Language Arts and Writing (Certificate)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate)

University of California, UCR Extension - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Teaching Language Arts and Writing (Online Certificate)

Antioch University - Los Angeles

Antioch is a six-campus university located in four states. Each campus has its own distinct academic programs, community life, and regional or national identity. Together we have developed a new Ph.D. program and a growing number of on-line courses. Antioch University is founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education, innovative experiential learning and socially engaged citizenship. The...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing (Certificate)

San Francisco State University, College of Science and Engineering

Picture a place where you can discover yourself and develop your talents to the fullest. As an SF State student you have the opportunity to make new connections with friends, professors, and community members beyond campus. On the following pages, we've captured just a few of the reasons to join the SF State community. We invite you to take a take a photo tour, learn some University facts, and hea...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)
- Master in Chinese (Master)
- Certificate in Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Mills College

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing (Master)

University of California, Palm Desert Graduate Center - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts (Master)

Saint Mary´s College of California, School of Liberal Arts

Saint Mary's College of California is fundamentally designed to transform the way in which students understand themselves and engage with the world. We encourage you to embrace complexity, contemplate your place and purpose in the world, and undertake a searching examination of self, spirit and society. We're a Catholic, Lasallian, liberal arts college, and we're rooted in the life and work of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Fine Arts - Creative Writing (Master)

Chapman University, Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences

Chapman University, founded in 1861 and based in the city of Orange, is one of the oldest, most prestigious private universities in California. Chapman’s picturesque campus is located in the midst of one of the nation’s most vibrant economies and artistically creative areas, and draws outstanding students from across the nation and around the world. Known for its blend of liberal arts and profes...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing (Master)

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Mission of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to provide exemplary professional education and quality patient care in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

At Yo San University, we teach acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including tai chi and qigong, and operate a professional community Acupuncture Clinic. Our mission is to help students cultivate their own energy, achieve and maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit, and lead happier, more balanced lives....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture, Herbology, Massage, Qi Development (Master)

Meridian Institute

Meridian Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching holistic and integrative approaches to wellness and healing. Our research focuses on various modalities and systems including the holistic philosophy of Edgar Cayce, traditional osteopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, mind-body healing, and spiritual transformation. We hope that our research will contribute to the integr...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

University of California - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in East Asian Languages - Chinese and Japanese (Master)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Doctor in East Asian Languages - Chinese and Japanese (Doctor)

University of East-West Medicine

The University of East-West Medicine offers degree and non-degree certificate studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tai chi and Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). The program we provide borrows treasures from the rich heritage of China Chinese medicine as well as modern western medical sciences. Our curriculum not only respects this unique system of health-care, but also recognizes the need to ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

University of the West

University of the West (formerly known as Hsi Lai University) is a private, nonprofit, co-educational university offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate and continuing education programs consistent with the educational mission of California higher education degree-granting institutions. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Chinese (Master)

University of California, College of Letters and Science - Santa Barbara

The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, stud...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish and Portuguese (Master)
- Master in Germanic Languages and Literature (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish and Portuguese (Doctor)
- Doctor in Germanic Languages and Literature (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Certificate in French (Certificate)

San Jose State University, College of Humanities and the Arts

San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 underg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in French (Master)

University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in International Community Health and Medical Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in International Community Health and Medical Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)

Stanford University, School of Humanities and Sciences

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish and Portuguese (Master)
- Master in German Studies (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish and Portuguese (Doctor)
- Doctor in German Studies (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)

University of California, Letters and Science - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)

San Diego State University, College of Arts and Letters

Welcome to San Diego State University. SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California. Our campus community is home to more than 34,000 students and approximately 6,400 faculty and staff....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)

San Jose State University

San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 underg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Spanish (Master)

California State University, School of Arts and Letters - Sacramento

At Sacramento State, "Leadership begins here" is more than a slogan. We offer students life-changing opportunities to become leaders in their communities. Opportunities to learn from great teachers. Opportunities for one-of-a-kind internships and research experiences. And, through our location in the heart of California's Capital City, opportunities to make a difference through public service....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Spanish (Master)

California State University, Division of Extended Education - Los Angeles

Serving approximately 20,500 students primarily from the greater Los Angeles area. Cal State L.A. operates year round on the quarter system. Four quarters, each 11 weeks in duration. Cal State L.A. is organized into six colleges that incorporate 50 academic departments and divisions offering a variety of majors. Six colleges offer nationally recognized science, arts, business, criminal justice, en...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Legal Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English (Certificate)

Azusa Pacific University

As an evangelical Christian university, APU affirms the supremacy of Christ in all areas of life. These beliefs and values exist at the core of the university. Find out more about where APU stands as a faith community by reading the following documents....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Soka University of America, Graduate School

Welcome to California's newest private four-year liberal arts college and graduate school! Founded upon peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, Soka University is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. SUA offers a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and all undergraduate students study abroad for a semester during their junior year...it's included in tuition!...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Education - Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

Alliant International University

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences. Our faculty, students and alumni are committed to making an impact on society and to results that make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, schools, organizations, companies, and nations....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Doctor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Doctor)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Alliant International University, Graduate School of Education

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences. Our faculty, students and alumni are committed to making an impact on society and to results that make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, schools, organizations, companies, and nations....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Doctor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Doctor)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Holy Names University

Situated on 60 wooded acres high in the Oakland hills, our campus provides beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and a close-knit, supportive environment that allows for intense learning and personal development. Holy Names University has been named a 2004 "Best Value: A Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked third among Western colleges and universities for diversit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate)

Biola University, School of Intercultural Studies

Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For nearly 100 years, Biola has stood out as an institution grounded on biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development, and career preparation, where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Soka University of America

Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo (SUA, Aliso Viejo) is a selective, independent, non-profit, co-educational, comprehensive institution of higher learning. The university offers a comparative study of Eastern and Western perspectives integrated across an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. SUA serves both national and international students. Founded on the Buddhist principles of peace...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language (Master)

California State University, Extended & Continuing Education - East Bay

At Cal State East Bay you will join a vibrant learning community of students who hail from a multitude of backgrounds and countries. With research, degree, and exchange programs around the world, Cal State East Bay faculty and students teach and learn in a stimulating multicultural environment that prepares you to compete and thrive in today's global economy....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

University of San Francisco, School of Education

The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)

Anaheim University, Graduate School of Education

Anaheim University is a pioneering online institution of higher learning. Its administrative offices are located in Anaheim, California. The University, through its state-of-the-art computer-mediated learning environment, provides opportunities for students around the globe to interact with the most renowned experts in their fields allowing them to both further their knowledge and advance their pr...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online Master)

Citrus College

Founded in 1915, Citrus College is a public, coeducational, two-year college. It is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in California. Citrus College enjoys the reputation of a small, friendly college with a student body of over 11,000 students. The campus is located in Glendora, a safe community near the foothills of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. It is l...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Language Arts (Associate)

Cerritos College

The International Student Center welcomes you to attend Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world. Cerritos College, located near the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the majestic San Gabriel Mount...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in International Studies - Interpreting / Translating (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a diverse, full-service California community college located across the bay from San Francisco. Contra Costa College currently serves approximately 8,000 students each semester and is known for its excellent faculty, small classes, and caring and dedicated support staff. The college is conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, with nearby public transpo...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in Reading and Language Arts (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in ESL (English as a Second Language) (Associate)
- Associate in Chinese (Associate)

Cypress College

Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 13,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. The college serves the Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton. Cypress College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Transfer credits taken at Cypress College are ac...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Steno Interpreting (Certificate)

College of the Desert

Located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California, College of the Desert (COD) is a great place to live and study. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, COD is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful California beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe environment in which to live and study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)

El Camino Community College

We invite you to visit El Camino Community College located in Torrance, California. This attractive landscaped-campus is noted for beautiful tall palm trees, a variety of pine trees that stay green all year and cherry blossom trees located throughout the 126-acre campus. In addition, El Camino is located in a culturally diverse area well known for a friendly atmosphere. There is easy access to sho...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in English as a Second Language (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)

California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos is a rapidly growing, modern campus of new buildings, the latest computer technology, cutting-edge science labs, and a sense of excitement about the future. San Marcos is located in north San Diego--the heart of coastal southern California--50 kilometers north of the city of San Diego and 150 kilometers south of Los Angeles. Just a short distance from the ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Bachelor in Spanish (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in French (Bachelor)

University of California, San Diego - English Language Institute

UCSD is one of the top universities in the United States. It has eight Nobel Prize winners on faculty and is ranked as the "hottest" university for science by Newsweek. Situated on over five square kilometers, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, UCSD is located in "America's Finest City," known for its superb weather, safety, natural beauty, tourist attractions, and excellent business and research envi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Certificate)

University of California, Santa Barbara - International Programs

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the ten campuses of the University of California system, maintains a world-wide reputation for academic excellence, and for the fact that its faculty includes five Nobel Prize recipients. As a student at UCSB Extension, you will be part of an internationally recognized program, with excellent resources, innovative teaching methods, flexibl...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Certificate)

Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific

The Academy by the Sea is located on the sixteen acre Army and Navy Academy campus in beautiful Carlsbad, California. Carlsbad is a sunny seaside resort community ideally situated on the Pacific Ocean, 35 miles north of San Diego and 80 miles south of Los Angeles. The Academy facilities include a library, swimming pool, beach access, gymnasium, weight room, tennis courts, athletic fields, computer...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of San Diego - English Language Academy

The English Language Academy (ELA) at the University of San Diego prepares you to enter a university degree program. ELA offers a year-round program at the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels for students. The program includes: * Minimum 20 hours of classroom time per week * 14 week intensive language program with courses in reading/writing, speaking/listening, as well as elect...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) (Language)

American Language Center - University of California Los Angeles

The American Language Center is part of UCLA Extension. It is located in one of the safest areas of Los Angeles, just three blocks from the UCLA campus, about 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and close to other famous attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (ESL) (Language)