{"id":2,"date":"2018-01-26T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/academics\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2022-07-01T09:49:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T16:49:53","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the University of La&nbsp;Verne, one\u2019s education extends far beyond the classroom and even graduation. Through experiential learning, La&nbsp;Verne students continue to grow personally and professionally years after degree completion. <a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/programs\/\">Academic programs<\/a> are offered at the central La&nbsp;Verne campus, online, and at several regional campuses at both traditional and accelerated paces, so students can pursue degrees in a variety of formats and time frames.<\/p>\n<p>La&nbsp;Verne students are made up of traditional undergraduates, as well as graduate, adult, and online learners. The average student-faculty ratio is 14:1 and 66% of classes have no more than 19 students, which allows professors to focus on putting the student first. La&nbsp;Verne faculty are experts and renowned scholars that work closely with students, many times one-on-one, to provide personal attention.<\/p>\n<h2>The Five Colleges<\/h2>\n<p>There are five colleges at the University of La&nbsp;Verne: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business, The LaFetra College of Education, the College of Health and Community Well-Being, and The College of Law and Public Service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.laverne.edu\">The College of Arts and Sciences<\/a> offers over 50 majors, minors, and certificates.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.laverne.edu\">The College of Business<\/a> offers several undergraduate majors and minors, as well as seven masters programs and doctorates in Business Administration (DBA) and Public Administration (DPA).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.laverne.edu\">The LaFetra College of Education<\/a> includes several undergraduate and master\u2019s degrees, as well as a doctorate in organizational leadership (EdD).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.laverne.edu\/\">The College of Health and Community Well-Being<\/a> offers 10 degree options, including four undergraduate programs, five masters&#8217; degrees, and the doctorate in clinical psychology.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.laverne.edu\">The College of Law and Public Service<\/a> program is offered at its own campus in Ontario, CA, and includes <a href=\"https:\/\/law.laverne.edu\/academics\/dual-degree\/\">dual-degree options<\/a> with business administration, public administration, and educational leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Campuses<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the main campus, University of La&nbsp;Verne also has <a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/locations\/\">regional campuses<\/a> in Bakersfield, Burbank, Irvine, Ontario, and Santa Clarita. Classes at regional campuses are accelerated and flexible, with most courses meeting in the evenings and on weekends. Many programs are also offered <a href=\"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/online\/\">online<\/a>, giving adult learners even more options to earn a degree while still working. La&nbsp;Verne also offers degrees at Vandenberg SFB and Naval Base Ventura County and at select community colleges.<\/p>\n<h2>Theory and Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Academics at La&nbsp;Verne are centered around theory and practice. That\u2019s why professors give students the opportunities to apply concepts in real-world scenarios. The university strives to achieve educational excellence by continuously strengthening resources and enhancing facilities and technology to give students hands-on learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, using one\u2019s education to give back to the community is a core value at the University of La&nbsp;Verne. 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