Fielding Graduate University
Location and Contact Information
2112 Santa Barbara StSanta Barbara, CA 93105-3538
USA
Main Tel: (805) 687-1099
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Fielding Graduate University is located in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It was established in March 1974 by Hallock Hoffman, Frederic Hudson, and Renata Tesch. Prior to settling on its present name, the university was known as Fielding Graduate Institute and The Fielding Institute. It offers several accredited degree programs as well as certificate programs. Fielding Graduate University is divided into the following academic schools:
- School of Educational Leadership & Change
- School of Human & Organization Development
- School of Psychology
Fielding Graduate University offers a number of scholarship programs for its academically talented students. Some of these include the Fielding Graduate Scholarship, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, USA Funds ‘Access to Education’ Scholarships, and many more.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, therapy and counseling, and education and teaching.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Fielding:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite State College | Concord, NH | 1,542 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Pearl City, HI | 1,140 |
| 3 | Hodges University | Naples, FL | 1,904 |
| 4 | University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria, TX | 3,174 |
| 5 | Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | 4,364 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | Richmond, IN | 2,447 |
| 7 | Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | 1,527 |
| 8 | Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | 3,666 |
| 9 | Adams State College | Alamosa, CO | 2,920 |
| 10 | Colorado State University-Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 6,759 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 181 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 128 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 123 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 78 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,735 in 2009-2010 (1,556 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 0% of the student body. About 68% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Fielding offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Development and Family Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
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