Brandman University

Brandman University
Former names
 Chapman University College
Chapman College Residence Education Center Program
Type Private
Established

1958 as the Residence Education Center Program at Chapman University

Renamed Brandman University in 2009.[1]
Chairman David A. Janes
Chancellor Gary Brahm [2]
Vice-Chancellor Charles Bullock
Board Secretary James Roszak
Academic staff
 1575 (full-time and part-time)[2]
Administrative staff
 380
Students Approximately 11,000 annually[2]
Undergraduates Approximately 4,000 annually
Postgraduates Approximately 6,000 annually
Location Irvine, California, US
Campus Multiple Campuses (26 in California and Washington + online)[2]
Colors Maroon & Gold          
Affiliations Regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).[2]
Website www.brandman.edu

Coordinates: 33°39′21.631″N 117°46′8.527″W / 33.65600861°N 117.76903528°W / 33.65600861; -117.76903528

Brandman Faculty and Staff, Irvine, CA

Brandman University is a private, non-profit regionally accredited institution that provides educational opportunities for working adults. There are over 25 campuses throughout California and Washington,[3] and a virtual campus online. The university offers more than 50 degree, certificate, credential and professional programs in business, arts and sciences, health and education.[2]

Brandman is a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System.[4] Gary Brahm is the appointed Chancellor of Brandman University. He previously spent 14 years as Executive Vice President and CFO at Chapman University.

History

Mayor Larry Agran, Irvine, Chancellor Brahm, Joyce Brandman and President Doti of Chapman.

In 1958, Brandman was established by Chapman University in Orange, California that was founded in 1861. Formerly named Chapman University College, Brandman’s original purpose was delivering education to the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Irvine, CA.

Brandman University is a separate accredited institution and has recently expanded to serve a larger and diverse student population, such as military and adult learners. Brandman offers more than 53 accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching credentials and extended education programs offered online and on campus.

Accreditation

Brandman is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)[5] and is a member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).[6] Additionally, the School of Nursing and Health Professions follows the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) standards and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[5] Teacher training programs offered through the School of Education are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).[7]

Rankings and awards

Military friendly

Brandman is a “Military-Friendly School” according to G.I. Jobs Magazine and Military.com[11] and a Yellow Ribbon School.[12] Brandman University offers reduced tuition rates for active military, their spouses and dependents. Brandman has campuses on military bases at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor,[13] Naval Air Station Lemoore,[14] Joint Base Lewis-McChord,[15] Travis Air Force Base,[16] and the Navy Campus Education Center at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.[17]

Curriculum

Brandman offers a curriculum model known as iDEAL (Instructional Design for Engaged Adult Learning).[18] According to a study by the Lumina Foundation, iDEAL addresses both the flexibility and learning methodology preferred by adult learners.[19] iDEAL combines traditional classroom instruction with e-learning activities.[20]

Academics

The university offers degree programs through five schools: The Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions; School of Education; School of Business and Professional Studies; School of Arts and Sciences; and School of Extended Education.

School of Nursing & Health Professions

The Brandman University Marybelle and S. Paul Musco School of Nursing and Health Professions was established in 2009 and welcomed its first cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students in the Fall of 2010. The school is headed by Dean Renee P. McLeod PhD, APRN-BC, CPNP.[21] McLeod was a pediatric nurse practitioner for over 30 years, past president of NAPNAP and former director of the Office of Transformational Technologies and Organizations and Director of Graduate Education and Advanced Practice Programs in the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation at Arizona State University.

In addition to offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Healthcare Innovation(MHI) degree programs,[22] Brandman was the first university in Orange County, California to offer a DNP degree in five specialty areas:[23]

School of Education

Brandman is the top 5 provider of teaching credentials among independent universities in California.[24] The school offers credential and master's degree programs, and has partnerships with school districts and colleges across the state of California.[24]

Faculty

School of Business and Professional Studies

Program rankings

The School of Business and Professional Studies offers the following degree programs: Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL), Bachelor of Science in Computing Technology (BSCT),Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Master of Science in Human Resources (MSHR) and Master of Public Administration (MPA).[29] Brandman’s online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) program was one of fourteen named to the Honor Roll in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report in 2011.[30] That year Brandman University was the only institution in California to receive this distinction and its School of Education earned the number ten spot among Faculty Credentials and Training for online graduate programs in Education.[31]

Faculty

The School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs in psychology, social science, sociology, social work, liberal studies, legal studies, and criminal justice. Arts and Sciences also offers a Bachelor of Applied Studies program, which allows students to design their own curriculum.

Faculty

The School of Extended Education

The School of Extended Education provides workshops, seminars, certificate programs and programming. Students take a single class through Extended Education, earn a certificate, or take classes prior to enrolling in a degree program that can lead to certification and academic credit.[35]

Faculty

Alumni

The university has more than 100,000 alumni primarily working in Education, Business and Leadership positions. Distinguished alumni include local and regional Teachers of the Year, a Fulbright Scholar, state and congressional representatives and high-ranking military officers.[37]

Campus locations

  • Online, Nationwide[3]
  • Antelope Valley, CA[3]
  • Bangor NBK, WA[3]
  • Culver City, CA[3]
  • Fairfield, CA[3]
  • Fort Lewis, WA[3]
  • Hanford, CA[3]
  • Irvine, CA[3]
  • Lacey, WA[3]
  • Lemoore NAS, CA[3]
  • McChord AFB, WA[3]
  • Menifee, CA[3]
  • Modesto, CA[3]
  • Monterey, CA[3]
  • Ontario, CA[3]
  • Palm Desert, CA[3]
  • Riverside, CA[3]
  • Roseville, CA[3]
  • San Diego, CA[3]
  • Santa Clarita, CA[3]
  • Santa Maria, CA[3]
  • Travis AFB, CA[3]
  • Victorville, CA[3]
  • Visalia, CA[3]
  • Walnut Creek, CA[3]
  • Whidbey Island, WA[3]
  • Yuba City, CA[3]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Fact Sheet | Brandman University" (PDF). Brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 "Locations | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  4. ↑ "About | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  5. 1 2 "Western Association of Schools and Colleges". wascsenior.org. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  6. ↑ "SuperScholar.org". SuperScholar.org. 2011-04-12. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  7. ↑ "CTC Accreditation Cohorts by Institution" (PDF). ctc.ca.gov. 2011-04-12. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  8. ↑ "Brandman University | Online Education Degrees | Online Education Programs | US News". US News & World Report. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  9. ↑ "Brandman University | Online MBA Degrees | Online Business Programs | US News". US News & World Report. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
  10. ↑ "Brandman University | Online Bachelors Degree | US News". US News & World Report. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
  11. ↑ "Brandman University". Military Friendly Schools. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  12. ↑ "Yellow Ribbon Program Schools in Washington for School Year 2010-2011". Army-Portal.com. 2010-09-25. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  13. ↑ "Bangor NBK | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  14. ↑ "Brandman University Lemoore NAS". brandman.edu. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  15. ↑ "Brandman University JBLM McChord". brandman.edu. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  16. ↑ "Travis AFB | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  17. ↑ "Whidbey Island NAS | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  18. ↑ "Brandman University | Non-profit Accredited University Degree Programs in California & Washington". Brandman.edu. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  19. ↑ "What We Know About Adult Learners". Lumina Foundation. 2011-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  20. ↑ "Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Education" (PDF). U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  21. ↑ "We take a look at 20 of the most successful women executives in Orange County". Oc Metro. 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  22. ↑ "Nursing & Health Professions | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  23. ↑ "Brandman University Receives Accreditation For Doctor Of Nursing Practice Degree". Nurses.com. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  24. 1 2 "Sources | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  25. ↑ "Education | Brandman University". Brandman.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  26. ↑ "Advanced Search - Kimberly Greene: Books". Amazon.com. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  27. ↑ "Knowledge Kids Network, Inc.: Private Company Information - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  28. ↑ "Riverside teams take honors in Odyssey competition". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  29. ↑ "School of Business and Professional Studies". Brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  30. ↑ "Best Online MBA Programs | Online Business School Rankings". US News. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  31. ↑ "Best Online Education Programs | Online Business School Rankings". US News. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  32. ↑ "Dean Worthington, School of Business and Professional Studies". brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  33. ↑ "Jeremy Korr | Arts and Sciences | Brandman University". brandman.edu. 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  34. ↑ "ACAD". acad-edu.org. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  35. ↑ Archived August 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  36. ↑ "Dean Salzman, Extended Education, Brandman University". brandman.edu. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  37. ↑ "Chauncey Veatch - DLA". Dlassoc.com. 2002-04-24. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  38. ↑ "Chauncey Veatch - DLA". Dlassoc.com. 2002-04-24. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  39. 1 2 "California State Association of Counties". Publicseo.com. 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2014-04-18.

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