Vanguard University of Southern California

Overview

The School for Professional Studies at Vanguard University is dedicated to assisting adult learners in reaching their goals by providing quality education, along with personal concern and genuine support.

In the Classroom with Trish FisherBenefits of the Degree Programs

Students in the Degree Programs will be able to:

  • Attend class one evening per week.
  • Improve skills and strengthen their position in the job market.
  • Graduate with an accredited degree and be eligible to enter graduate school.
  • Meet in a seminar format, benefiting from the varied experiences and ideas of classmates.
  • Attend small classes with the same students, developing group cohesiveness.
  • Receive individualized instruction and superior student service.
  • Complete their upper division coursework in approximately 22 months (if all course requisites are satisfied).
  • Gain satisfaction from fulfilling an educational goal.

Faculty

Faculty members who teach in the School for Professional Studies are highly qualified with graduate degrees, qualified professional designations and significant business and career experience in either for profit or non-profit organizations. All hold a Master's or Doctoral Degree and many are full-time faculty of Vanguard University of Southern California.

Course Schedules

Upper division courses are generally scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. one night per week for the duration of the program. Occasional Saturday meetings may be required. General Education and elective courses are available Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Students may schedule to take only one class at a time, with each class running 5-8 weeks. Students enrolled in upper division courses receive the entire cohort calendar at the beginning of their program, allowing them to plan ahead for breaks and vacations.

Credit by Examination

The University offers several means by which you might earn credit. These include:

  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)--a national set of exams on selected topics offered on a regular schedule.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations--a national set of exams to substitute for specified VUSC courses.
  • Defense Activity for Traditional Educational Support- (DANTES)--introductory college-level courses in more than 50 disciplines designed to help military personnel complete college credits.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, you must:

  1. Complete all coursework in prescribed major.
  2. Complete 124 semester hours accepted by Vanguard University.
  3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 system) or above for work taken at VUSC.
  4. Complete the General Education Requirements (or transfer equivalents) as stated in the Official Evaluation from the Records Office.
  5. File an Application for Graduation with the Records Office per the published deadline date for the term in which graduation is anticipated.

(See Catalog - Academic Policies section for further information on diplomas and degree candidacy.)

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