FAQ
Q: What is the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University?
A: The College of Educational Studies (CES) at Chapman University has a long and rich history as a premier program developing education professionals throughout the country. Some of the hallmarks of the College include small class size, a strong emphasis on research, a large percentage of graduate students (approximately 70 percent), and Chapman’s only Ph.D. program.
Q: What undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University?
A: The CES offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in teaching. The CES is one of a few institutions in California offering a Ph.D. in school psychology and the only school on the West Coast that offers a Ph.D. in disability studies. View a complete list of our undergraduate, graduate and teaching credential programs and degrees offerered.
Q: What is the mission of the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University?
A: The CES strives to bring about social change through original research implemented into theory and ultimately put into practice. Much like Chapman University’s campus-wide mission, the CES seeks to provide a personalized education of distinction that enables students to lead inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.
Q: Does the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University hold additional accreditations and memberships?
A: Yes. The CES at Chapman University is currently working with the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) to develop joint review standards and would become the first California University to be accredited by TEAC. The CES is also in active application for national accreditation with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as ongoing national accreditation from the National Association of School Psychology (NASP) and the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Furthermore, the CES is an active member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) and the California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE) in addition to others.
Q: What is the Chapman University System?
A: Since 1861 Chapman University has been developing educators and has been based in Orange, California since 1954. For the past 51 years, Chapman University has offered degree programs at 25 satellite campuses in California and Washington that have provided working adults who are returning to school or are beginning college study with convenient and affordable education programs. Now this group of campuses has a new name: Brandman University.
The Chapman University System encompasses Chapman University in Orange, California and Brandman University.
Q: I hear there was a change to the name of Chapman University, is this true?
A: Yes and no. Chapman University has two entities. While the 6,000 student main campus in Orange, California will continue to be called Chapman University (home of our College of Educational Studies), the 25 satellite campuses throughout California and Washington, formally known as the University College, are now Brandman University. Together they constitute the “Chapman University System.” Chapman University and Brandman University are separately accredited.
