California University Of Pennsylvania - Online

California University of Pennsylvania Global Online

• Public university with 150 years of educational excellence
• Ranked as one of the best Northeast regional universities by The Princeton Review
• Cal U Global Online offers 100% online undergraduate and graduate programs
• Asynchronous programs provide maximum flexibility
• Classes offered in a cohort format with a variety of start dates
• Offers online orientation for students new to web-based coursework
• Technology support available 24/7
• Interactive programs with discussions, chats and e-mail
• Financial aid available for qualified students

About California University of Pennsylvania Global Online

California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) is a public university part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, dedicated to liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. Founded in 1852, Cal U is located in southwest Pennsylvania and enrolls more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Cal U also offers online academic programs through Cal U Global Online, a worldwide learning community providing undergraduate and graduate degrees completely over the Internet. The online programs delivered through Cal U Global Online have the same standards of excellence as the school's traditional campus programs. Programs at Cal U Global Online are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and School.

Academic Programs

Cal U Global Online mirrors the school's traditional programs, with students of traditional and online programs earning the same degrees. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered. Areas include Education, Management, Legal, Nursing, Sports, Wellness, Fitness, and more. Information on programs are available through requests via this site for Management and Legal studies. Examples of programs include:

• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management -- readies students for work in fitness settings such as gyms, fitness clus, spas, corporate fitness, coaching, athletics, and more. The program is designed to ready students for certification offered through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
• Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology with a concentration in Legal Studies -- Studies are aimed at preparing students for work as paralegals, court clerks, future law students, real estate practitioners, business people, and more.

Learning Options

Online programs have a variety of start dates and depend on the particular program, with an asynchronous format to give students the flexibility to complete coursework according to their own schedules. All programs at Cal U Global Online are based on a cohort format, a group of 30-40 students who enter and progress through the program at the same time, creating a professional cohort of students.

Faculty

Online programs at Cal U are taught by highly qualified, degreed educators who are experienced in their respective fields. Faculty of these programs have also taken an eCertification course teaching them how to teach in a web-based environment.

Student Life

Students of online programs enjoy the flexibility of completing coursework according to their own schedule. With the cohort format, students are able to form relationships with each other throughout the program. Global Online also provides student support services to assist with any questions or issues to ensure a positive online learning experience. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission requirements vary by program, but in general, candidates must have a high school degree or GED equivalent for undergraduate programs and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college for graduate programs. Programs may also have minimum GPA requirements, as well as testing requirements.

Cal U Global Online students are given the same consideration for financial aid as those students in traditional campus programs. Cal U provides approximately 90% of all students with some form of financial aid, with options such as loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study jobs.