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California National
University for Advanced Studies
8550 Balboa Blvd. Suite 210
Northridge, CA 91325
California National University
California National University (CNU) was founded in January 1993 in
recognition of the need for working adults to meet contemporary
challenges to re-think and re-tool their careers .
From the beginning it has been CNU's intent to provide quality degree
programs in a flexible environment. This goal has been accomplished by
adopting an innovative approach to traditional education – combining
self-study with direct personal contact and technology.
A unique aspect to CNU programs is the one-on-one instruction students
receive from a distinguished national faculty. Although the University
has taken advantage of advancements in technology to improve
instruction, technology is regarded as an enhancement rather than a
replacement for good teaching and relevant content.
Students enjoy an educational climate that is typical of one found on
a small traditional campus. This is made possible at a distance
through a centralized Learning Network; emphasizing committed student
service and open communication. CNU offers programs which afford a
rich opportunity for residents of the US and Canada to match their
desire to develop intellectually and professionally.
College of Engineering
At the undergraduate level, basic sciences and general engineering are
highlighted to help a student evolve into a well-rounded engineer with
strengths in the area of his/her choice. At the graduate level,
students and faculty work closely together to choose a sub-discipline
that complements the individual's work environment.
Applicants to the College of Engineering are expected to have a
background in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, physics and
chemistry. If an applicant lacks this background, pre-requisite
courses will be assigned from the CNU Basic Sciences Curriculum.
Accreditation
California National University for Advanced Studies is nationally
accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and
Training Council (DETC).
Bachelor of Computer Science
The Computer Science core and elective courses consist of a mixture of
guided instruction and lab formats. Laboratory courses in Computer
Science are those courses in which the majority of the time is spent
writing and using software on a personal computer. The student will
need to acquire access to a PC or Macintosh computer capable of
supporting a programming language environment such as C++ or Visual
Basic.
Elective area include:
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Bachelor of Quality Assurance Science
The Quality Assurance Science curriculum is designed to be completed
based on a combination of self-study and faculty supervision. This is
particularly useful to those who are currently employed in the
industry, or would like to be.
The program follows a general-purpose plan that provides flexibility
of employment in industries throughout the country. The program
prepares the individual to be able to manage, plan, procure, design
and maintain an effective quality assurance program within a company.
The curriculum has also been designed to provide the fundamental
course work and help prepare the student to sit for many of the
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification Examinations.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in
Engineering
Students should be aware that many engineering courses require the use
of a personal computer in order to use software packages such as
MATLAB and AUTOCAD. The elective courses must be chosen with the
assistance and formal approval of the Faculty Advisor and the Dean of
Academic Affairs. Elective courses may be chosen from the six elective
areas listed below, but must form a coherent plan of study. Approval
of the elective program must be established before the student
completes 3 graduate-level courses.
Elective areas include:
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Environmental Engineering
Quality Assurance Science
Master's Program Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or in a related field with
a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to be eligible for the Master’s
program.
Extension Programs
California National University will accept students who are not
seeking a degree. We recognize you may prefer beginning your continued
education gradually.
As an extension student you have the opportunity to take one or more
classes through extension, and then later apply formally for admission
to your selected degree program.
When accepted to a degree program you will be given credit for those
CNU courses you have completed which are applicable.
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