California Coast University Degree Recognition

Once I earn my Bachelor's Degree from California Coast University would I be accepted for graduate school at a traditional college or university?

A recent California Coast University (CCU) Alumni survey indicated that one of the primary reasons that graduates first came to CCU (flexible scheduling, open enrollment, off-campus, etc) is the very reason they didn't complete their education at traditional colleges or universities. This does not mean that you may not consider continuing your graduate studies at a more traditional institution. The University's Admissions Department suggests that you check with the institution you are considering applying to.

The description below briefly explains today's current climate in higher education with regard to transferability of academic degrees.

Accreditation does not provide automatic acceptance by an institution of credit earned at another institution, nor does it give assurance of acceptance of graduates by employers. Acceptance of students or graduates is always the prerogative of the receiving institution or employer. For these reasons, besides ascertaining the accredited status of a school or program, students should take additional measures to determine, prior to enrollment, whether or not their educational goals will be met through attendance at a particular institution. These measures should include inquiries to institutions to which transfer might be desired or to prospective employers and, if possible, personal inspection of the institution at which enrollment is contemplated.
(Source: US Department of Education FAQ)

Does a degree from California Coast University meet licensure requirements?

• The University's Degree Programs and coursework requirements have not been designed to meet any particular local, state or national licensing or credentialing laws.
• Credentialing or licensure requirements vary from agency to agency and state to state.
• Prospective students interested in licensure or credentials are advised to check with their respective states agencies, school districts, professional association, and governmental agencies before enrolling with any distance learning university.

For students residing in the State of Iowa, the State of North Dakota, or the State of Virginia, please check with the corresponding licensing board below for licensure requirements, as we are unable to
determine or advise if any of our programs meet the licensure requirements: 

• Iowa Board of Educational Examiners - https://boee.iowa.gov/licenses/license-and-authorization-information
• Iowa Board of Nursing - https://nursing.iowa.gov/licensure/licensure-faqs
• Iowa HHS Bureau of Professional Licensure - https://hhs.iowa.gov/Licensure
• Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau - https://plb.iowa.gov/
• North Dakota Board of Accountancy - https://www.ndsba.nd.gov/applications
• North Dakota ESPB - https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure
• North Dakota HHS - https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/regulation-licensure-and-certification
• North Dakota POST - https://post.nd.gov/FAQ/index.html
• North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners - https://www.ndsbpe.org/licensee/app-lic-instruct.asp
• Virginia Department of Education - https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure
• Virginia Department of Health Professions - https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/ApplicantResources/ApplyforaLicense/
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation - https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/applicants
• Virginia Board of Accountancy - https://boa.virginia.gov/individual-cpas/initial-license/

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY

The transferability at California Coast University and acceptance of the credits or degree you earn in your educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending California Coast University to determine if your credits or degree will transfer. CCU has not entered into any articulation or transfer agreements.