Westcliff University, USA
Westcliff University, established in 1993, is a private, for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. It offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its five colleges: Business, Education, Technology & Engineering, Nursing, and Law. The university emphasizes a career-focused education, providing hands-on training in high-demand fields. Westcliff University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The institution boasts a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, fostering personalized learning experiences.. All programs at Westcliff are designed to be convenient, flexible, and affordable. Westcliff University prepares students for personal, professional, and academic success with innovative, up-to-date, and of high quality programs. The university has guidance and expertise from members of its faculty, Program Advisory Council, and Board of Trustees that includes key leaders from organizations such as Google, Hyundai, Kia, Asurion, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi Capital, Cox Communications, CATESOL, as well as other local and national businesses and organizations.Teaching in a majority of the courses offered at Westcliff University emphasizes the global nature of the subject matter. The curriculum is developed to allow students to contextualize their learning to align their studies with their own areas of interest and regions of origin or preference.
The university offers both On-campus and 100% live Online study options, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all students
Nursing Programs
(BSN Degree) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For students who are starting their nursing education and have some or no transfer credits. Upon completion of Westcliff’s BSN program, you will be prepared to take the NCLEX licensure exam and start your career as a registered nurse (RN). You will begin with general education and foundational courses in natural and social sciences, then move on to engaging nursing classes with hands-on labs and real-world clinical preceptorships, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in the field.
(ELM Degree )Entry Level Master’s in Nursing
The ELM program is for you. Complete 6 prerequisite courses with a B or higher: Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Psychology. Then complete the core nursing program and clinical training that will prepare you for the NCLEX licensure exam. Then earn an RN credential with a graduate degree, which can open doors to more senior career opportunities or advanced education in nursing.
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Bachelor Programs
College of Business
College of Technology & Engineering
College of Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Sports Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Web Development (S)
- Digital Marketing (S)
- Information Technology (S)
- Cybersecurity (S)
- AR/VR Mobile Game Development (S)
BS in Information Technology (S)
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Project Management
- Cloud Computing
- AR/VR Mobile Game Development
- Advanced Programming
- Data Analytics
BS in Computer Science (S)
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Project Management
- Cloud Computing
- AR/VR Mobile Game Development
- Advanced Programming
- Data Analytics
BA in Education
- Educational Technology (S)
- Coding for Education (S)
- Early Childhood Education – Administration
- Early Childhood Education – Teaching Preparation
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master & Doctorate Programs
College of Business
College of Technology & Engineering
College of Education
Master of Business Administration
- Strategic and Innovative Leadership
- Financial Management
- Global Business
- Organizational Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Health Care Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Applied AI in Business (S)
- Digital and Strategic Marketing (S)
- Business Analytics (S)
- Information Technology Management (S)
- Information Technology Project Management (S)
- Web Development (S)
- Cybersecurity (S)
Doctor of Business Administration
- Strategic Leadership in 21st Century
- Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (S)
- Information Technology Management (S)
- Cybersecurity (S)
- Applied Computer Science (S)
- Web Development and Design (S)
Master of Science Information Technology
- Operations Management
- Information Technology Management (S)
- Emerging Technologies (S)
- Cloud Computing (S)
- Cybersecurity (S)
- Information Technology Project Management (S)
Master of Science Computer Science (S)
- AR/VR Mobile Game Development
- Data Analytics
- Health Informatics
- Software Development
- Web Development
Master of Science Engineering Management (S)
- Technology Engineering Management
Master of Arts in TESOL
- Educational Technology (S)
Doctor of Education
- Leadership
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
College of Law
- Juris Doctor Degree
- Master of Law in U.S. Legal Studies
Certificate Programs
College of Business
College of Technology & Engineering
College of Education
Undergraduate Certificates-
6 Months
- Business Administration
- Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Sports Management
Graduate Certificates - 8 Months
- Marketing
- Executive Management
- Business Administration
- Organizational Leadership
Doctoral Certificates - 8 Months
- Business Administration / 1 year
- Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century
- Applied Computer Science
- Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- IT Management
Undergraduate Certificates - 6 months
- Full stack coding
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Educational Technology
Graduate Certificates - 10 months
- Full stack coding / 6 months
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
Undergraduate Certificates - 6 months
- TESOL
- Early Childhood Education – Administration
- Early Childhood Education – Teaching Prep
Graduate Certificates - 8 months
- TESOL
- EdTechand Assessment
REAL Intensive English Certificates
- Approved for International F1 on campus
Business
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Master Of Business Administration (BBA)
Doctor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership
- Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources
- Undergraduate Certificate in Finance
- Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Management
Doctoral Certificates
- Doctoral Certificate in Business Administration
- Doctoral Certificate in Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century
- Doctoral Certificate in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
- Doctoral Certificate in Applied Computer Science
- Doctoral Certificate in Information Technology Management
Technology & Engineering Programs
Bachelor of Science Information Technology(BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(BSCS)
Master of Science in Computer Science(MSCS)
Master of Science in Engineering Management(MSEM)
Master of Science in Information Technology(MSIT)
Bachelor Of Business Administration
(BBA)
Doctor of Computer Science (DCS)
Bachelor of Science Information Technology(BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(BSCS)
Master of Science in Computer Science(MSCS)
Master of Science in Engineering Management(MSEM)
Master of Science in Information Technology(MSIT)
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)
Doctor of Computer Science (DCS)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate
- Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analytics
- Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology (IT)
Graduate Certificates
- Coding Bootcamp Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Education Programs
Doctor of Education in Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction(EdD)
Bachelor of Art in Education(BAed)
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(MATESOL)
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Administration
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teaching Preparation
- Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Technology (EdTech)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Undergraduate Communications (Pathway)
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology (EdTech)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Graduate Communications (Pathway)
Law Programs
Juris Doctor Degree(J.D)
Certificate Programs
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Awards & Recognition
- ACG Orange County| Association for Corporate Growth: 2022 Emerging Growth Awards
- Orange County Business Journal: 500 List
- Best Value Schools: Ranked #1 Top Graduate Marketing Programs
- Online Schools Report: Westcliff University Bachelor of Arts in Education ranked #2 for Most Affordable Online Education Degrees
- Great Value Colleges: Westcliff University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ranked #6 for 15 Most Affordable DBA Programs With No GMAT Requirement Online 2020
- The World University Rankings: Impact Rankings 2022
- Impact Rankings: SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Impact Rankings: SDG 5 Gender Equality
- Impact Rankings: SDG 4 Quality Education
- Impact Rankings: SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Impact Rankings: SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- Impact Rankings: SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Westcliff University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9797. WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Westcliff University College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. ACBSP accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.
- Westcliff University is listed on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) listing of accredited universities. Additionally, Westcliff University is an actively accredited institutional member of CHEA. CHEA is a private nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States. CHEA — a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation — is an association of 8,200 degree-granting colleges and universities. Institutional membership is limited to accredited colleges and universities.
- Westcliff University is a private institution and has been granted approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, Toll-free phone: 1.888.370.7589).
- Westcliff University is approved to operate campuses in the state of Florida by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE). The CIE has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic, postsecondary, educational institutions with the Florida Department of Education.
