2ND UNIVERSITY EYES CANYONS; LA VERNE WOULD OFFER BUSINESS COURSES AT COLLEGE.Byline: Orith Goldberg Staff Writer The possibilities for higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. continue to grow at College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. as discussions begin with a second university interested in offering upper-division business courses this spring at the college. Officials from College of the Canyons are expected to talk with representatives of the private, nonprofit University of La Verne The University of La Verne is a private university in La Verne, California (about 35 miles east of Los Angeles) with a main campus, seven satellite campuses throughout central and southern California, a law school, and two military regional campuses at Point Mugu Naval Air Station to explore the potential partnership in detail. ``We are currently in discussion, and it is looking very likely (classes may be offered this spring),'' said Gabriella Tempestoso-Bednar, recruitment director for the University of La Verne. College of the Canyons, as a satellite of La Verne La Verne (lə vûrn), city (1990 pop. 30,897), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1906. La Verne, which began as a citrus-processing center, now has varied manufacturing, including electronic components, apparel, hand , would offer upper division courses for an undergraduate degree “First degree” redirects here. For the BBC television series, see First Degree. An undergraduate degree (sometimes called a first degree or simply a degree in business administration. While the university already operates at more than 50 locations, a partnership with the Valencia campus would create the university's first satellite campus at a community college, Tempestoso-Bednar said. ``We are very excited because it is a progressive way to do things,'' she said. Eventually, the university may seek to offer courses in organizational management and business administration with a concentration in information technology. College of the Canyons spokeswoman Sue Bozman said the programs offered by the satellite campuses would provide a convenient way for local residents to obtain their degrees. ``It's hard to be a person working, doing daily chores and going to school to get the education they need,'' she said. ``If we can get those programs here, we will be offering a service for our community.'' The University of La Verne would be the second four-year institution to offer upper-division courses, if the partnership is solidified. College of the Canyons has already worked out a program with California State University, Bakersfield As of fall 2002, some 7,700 undergraduate and graduate students attended CSUB, at either the main campus in Bakersfield or the satellite campus, Antelope Valley Center in Lancaster, California of Los Angeles County. , which will offer undergraduate and teachers' credential program in the spring. Responding to an outpouring of interest in the teachers' credential program, College of the Canyons and CSU See DSU/CSU. 1. CSU - California State University. 2. CSU - Cleveland State University. 3. CSU - Channel Service Unit. officials resolved to meet the demand by offering those courses in March, two years ahead of schedule. CSU's satellite campus also will offer upper-division liberal studies courses toward bachelor of arts degrees and courses in environmental resource management toward bachelor of science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degrees. ``People are so excited to have the capacity to have their education close to home,'' said Sam Phillips, regional program liaison for the two institutions. ``It's like an answer to a prayer.'' A similar CSU program started in 1990 at Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. has become so successful that Bakersfield now has become a branch campus at the college. ``The role of the regional programs is to build them with the idea that if they become large enough and self-sufficient, the campus can take them over,'' said Tom Orr, coordinator of regional programs at CSU. The Antelope Valley Community College's campus now operates the program and students pay less tuition because the state will cover the remaining costs, Orr said. CSU courses at College of the Canyons will cost $90 per unit. Eighty percent of the instructors will be from CSU, the other 20 percent will be local, officials said. |
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