University of La Verne

The University of La Verne is a private research university located in La Verne, California, United States, about 35 miles (56 km) east of Los Angeles.

Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, College of Education and Organizational Leadership, College of Law, and a Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses. It awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many of their classes are taught at smaller campuses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Programs & Colleges

La Verne Online offers select programs through online coursework and some programs offer student choice on whether to take a class on campus or online; some of the programs which participate are:

Programs include:

• Graduate Degree Programs
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Leadership and Management (MSLM)
  • Professional Development Courses for Educators
  • Doctor in Public Administration
  • Doctor of Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs
  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
  • General Education Course Offerings

Colleges

• Arts and Sciences
• Business and Public Management
• Education and Org. Leadership
• College of Law

Campus

Founders Hall on the main campus contains reminders of the university's Christian heritage. The founding plaque, placed in 1927, states that the university is "dedicated...to the cause of Christian education." In the top level of stacks at Wilson Library, the LaVerne founding fathers are shown in the costume of the Brethren. The cornerstone of the main building reads: "Christ Jesus Himself is the chief corner stone." Slots on the Board of Trustees are still held for members of the Brethren. The baccalaureate ceremony is held at the local Church of the Brethren, and the holder of the post of campus minister must be a member of the Church of the Brethren.

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