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West Coast University
West Coast University (WCU) is a for-profit, healthcare oriented university located in southern California. WCU was founded in 1909 as an ophthalmology school (Medicine and Jurisprudence). It has campuses in North Hollywood, Anaheim and Ontario, California. It is not related to a school of the same name operating in Panama or other parts of Latin America.[1]
History
The University first became identified with the fields of engineering and science and management in 1938 when an intensive program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering was introduced. [1] This program, with certain changes necessitated by the United States participation in World War II, was offered continuously through 1946. This engineering focus was later expanded to include majors in electrical and mechanical engineering, mathematics, and applied physics, under the direction and guidance of Dr Victor Elconin. [2] As Dr. Elconin became increasingly aware of an important segment of the population which wanted to earn a degree but could not due to their daytime employment, the university developed an accelerated program which was concentrated and systematic, but still provided a thorough background in the mathematical and physical sciences, and developed an evening-only schedule. In 1953, WCU was one of the first schools to offer Bachelor degree programs to working adults. The University initiated an evening-only program based on a schedule of six two-month academic terms (half trimesters), and became known as "the university for working adults."[2]
The success of this program led the University to expand and diversify its academic offerings to include business, management, computer science, industrial technology and professional health science. Associate in Science and Master's degree programs were introduced in the 1960's and 1970's. An extensive academic and administrative reorganization in 1981 resulted in the establishment of three colleges: The College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering, and the College of Letters and Sciences, and created the Division of General Studies. The College of Arts and Sciences helped students develop understanding in communications, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. The College offered certificate programs and an Associate's degree in Liberal Studies. The College also administered the University's English Language Institute and offered Certificate programs in English as a Second Language and English for Working Purposes. The engineering programs were extremely job-relevant, and included Associate Degree programs in Applied Science, Computer Science Healthcare Management, and Health Science. The engineering programs also included Bachelor's Degree programs in Computer Science and Engineering (with options in Electrical, Electromechanical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering). In addition, WCU provided Bachelor's programs in Industrial Technology (with options in Manufacturing, Product Support/Logistics, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Robotics, Technical Computing, and Environmental Management). The Graduate programs included Master's degrees in Aerospace Systems, Computer Science (with options in Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems Design and Software Engineering); Engineering (with options in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems); Engineering Management, and Technical Management (with options in Environmental, International Technology, and Acquisition and Contracts). The College of Business and Management Offered Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, and a diversified offering of Masters Degree programs, including MBA (with options in Accounting, Acquisitions and Contract Management, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business, Logistics Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Program Management, Systems Management, and Total Quality Management); International Business Administration; Management Information Systems; Acquisition and Contracts; Environmental; Information Systems; Program; as well as an Executive MBA. In the 1970 time-frame, WCU was accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and was approved for education and instruction by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California. WCU was approved for Veteran's Educational Benefits and was authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students[3].
Greg Jarvis, one of the astronauts on the Space Shuttle Challenger, was a West Coast University alumnus. He was scheduled to receive his diploma, for a management science degree, on the shuttle, and would have been the first person to receive a degree in space. To honor his memory, West Coast University posthumously awarded Jarvis with a distinguished alumnus award on May 15, 2011. [4]
In the late 1990's, there were five campuses located in Los Angeles (2,000 students), Orange County (1,000 students), San Diego County (400 students), Santa Barbara (200 students), and Ventura county (150 students).[5]
In 1997 WCU came under new leadership and the programs were re-organized. All programs are now focused on the healthcare industry and include nursing, dental hygiene, and healthcare management. West Coast University's owner is also the owner of American Career College. West Coast University is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program or YRP).
History
The University first became identified with the fields of engineering and science and management in 1938 when an intensive program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering was introduced. [1] This program, with certain changes necessitated by the United States participation in World War II, was offered continuously through 1946. This engineering focus was later expanded to include majors in electrical and mechanical engineering, mathematics, and applied physics, under the direction and guidance of Dr Victor Elconin. [2] As Dr. Elconin became increasingly aware of an important segment of the population which wanted to earn a degree but could not due to their daytime employment, the university developed an accelerated program which was concentrated and systematic, but still provided a thorough background in the mathematical and physical sciences, and developed an evening-only schedule. In 1953, WCU was one of the first schools to offer Bachelor degree programs to working adults. The University initiated an evening-only program based on a schedule of six two-month academic terms (half trimesters), and became known as "the university for working adults."[2]
The success of this program led the University to expand and diversify its academic offerings to include business, management, computer science, industrial technology and professional health science. Associate in Science and Master's degree programs were introduced in the 1960's and 1970's. An extensive academic and administrative reorganization in 1981 resulted in the establishment of three colleges: The College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering, and the College of Letters and Sciences, and created the Division of General Studies. The College of Arts and Sciences helped students develop understanding in communications, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. The College offered certificate programs and an Associate's degree in Liberal Studies. The College also administered the University's English Language Institute and offered Certificate programs in English as a Second Language and English for Working Purposes. The engineering programs were extremely job-relevant, and included Associate Degree programs in Applied Science, Computer Science Healthcare Management, and Health Science. The engineering programs also included Bachelor's Degree programs in Computer Science and Engineering (with options in Electrical, Electromechanical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering). In addition, WCU provided Bachelor's programs in Industrial Technology (with options in Manufacturing, Product Support/Logistics, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Robotics, Technical Computing, and Environmental Management). The Graduate programs included Master's degrees in Aerospace Systems, Computer Science (with options in Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems Design and Software Engineering); Engineering (with options in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems); Engineering Management, and Technical Management (with options in Environmental, International Technology, and Acquisition and Contracts). The College of Business and Management Offered Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, and a diversified offering of Masters Degree programs, including MBA (with options in Accounting, Acquisitions and Contract Management, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business, Logistics Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Program Management, Systems Management, and Total Quality Management); International Business Administration; Management Information Systems; Acquisition and Contracts; Environmental; Information Systems; Program; as well as an Executive MBA. In the 1970 time-frame, WCU was accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and was approved for education and instruction by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California. WCU was approved for Veteran's Educational Benefits and was authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students[3].
Greg Jarvis, one of the astronauts on the Space Shuttle Challenger, was a West Coast University alumnus. He was scheduled to receive his diploma, for a management science degree, on the shuttle, and would have been the first person to receive a degree in space. To honor his memory, West Coast University posthumously awarded Jarvis with a distinguished alumnus award on May 15, 2011. [4]
In the late 1990's, there were five campuses located in Los Angeles (2,000 students), Orange County (1,000 students), San Diego County (400 students), Santa Barbara (200 students), and Ventura county (150 students).[5]
In 1997 WCU came under new leadership and the programs were re-organized. All programs are now focused on the healthcare industry and include nursing, dental hygiene, and healthcare management. West Coast University's owner is also the owner of American Career College. West Coast University is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program or YRP).
Fourth term of Nursing School
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