Coleman University

Coleman University
Motto	Aspirationes in realitatem
Motto in English	"Dreams Into Reality"
Established	1963
Type	Private, Non-Profit
President	Paul Panesar
Location	San Diego, California San Marcos, California 32°49′18″N 117°08′09″W
Website	www.coleman.edu

Coleman University is a private, non-profit institution, centered in Information Technology education with campuses located in San Diego and San Marcos, California. Coleman has a technology-based curriculum with undergraduate, graduate, and distance education academic programs. Coleman University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Background and timeline

Coleman University (originally Automation Institute of San Diego) was founded on November 13th, 1963, by Dr. Coleman Furr. Coleman established a general education department offering courses emphasizing English and communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and management. Intermediate and advanced technology courses were also offered. In addition, Coleman implemented its unique “inverted curriculum”, where students concentrate on major course work before pursuing general education.

1967- The College became authorized to award degrees by the State of California. 1969- Renamed Coleman College. 1972- The College became a non-profit educational institute. 1979 – Coleman created the Department of Computer Technology. This program lead to a certificate in Computer Electronics Technology and served as the core of the associate and bachelor’s degree programs. 1982 – a Master of Science degree in Information Systems was developed. 1986 – the San Marcos campus was opened to serve growing populations in the northern part of San Diego County. 1994 – Coleman developed an interdisciplinary program in computer applications and networks in the Office Automation Systems Department. 1996 – the Computer Applications and Networks Department replaced Office Automation Systems. The Computer Applications and Networks curriculum provided training in local area networks and client-server applications. 1996 – the Computer Electronics Technology program was redesigned renamed Computer Engineering Technology. Subsequently, the program evolved and was renamed Computer Network Technology. This program eventually merged with the Computer Applications and Network program and became known as the Computer Networks program. 2002 – Coleman launched a Computer Graphic Design program. 2003 – Coleman introduced a Master of Science degree program in Business and Technology Management. 2008 – during the Coleman College celebration of its 45th anniversary, the transition to Coleman University was announced. 2009 – Coleman introduced a Master of Business Administration program.

Programs and degrees

College of Graphic Design

Web Media Design Program

• Associate of Science Degree – Bachelor of Science Degree

College of Information Sciences

Computer Information Systems Program

• Associate of Science Degree – Bachelor of Science Degree

Game Programming Development & Design

• Associate of Science Degree

College of Networking Technology

Computer Networks Program

• Associate of Science Degree – Bachelor of Science Degree

Network Security Program

• Bachelor of Science Degree

College of Graduate Studies 

• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science Information Systems Management (MSISM)
• Master in Business and Technology Management (MSBTM)
• Master of Business Administration In Health Care Management (MHC)

Tuition

College of Graphic Design

Type	Program	Units	Price/Unit	Cost
Associate of Science	Graphic Design	108	$325	$35,100
Bachelor of Science	Graphic Design	180	$325	$58,500

College of Information Sciences

Type	Program	Units	Price/Unit	Cost
Associate of Science	Computer Information Systems	72	$325	$23,400
Associate of Science	Game Programming Development and Design	108	$325	$58,500
Bachelor of Science	Computer Information Systems	180	$325	$58,500

College of Computer Networks

Type	Program	Units	Price/Unit	Cost
Associate of Science	Computer Networks	108	$325	$35,100
Bachelor of Science	Computer Networks	180	$325	$58,500
Bachelor of Science	Network Security	180	$325	$58,500

College of Graduate Studies

Type	Program	Units	Price/Unit	Cost
Master of Business	Master of Business Administration	65	$385	$25,025
Master of Science	Information Systems Management	65	$385	$25,025
Master of Science	Business & Technology Mgmt.	60	$385	$23,100

Source: http://www.coleman.edu/_files/pdf/2010-2011_Coleman_Catalog.pdf

Accreditation

Coleman University is accredited to offer degrees through the master’s degree by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (750 First Street N.E., Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241) and authorized by the State of California under EC Section 94750 to award accredited degrees. Coleman is approved for veteran training and authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. However, Coleman University is not accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), so credit units will generally not be accepted for transfer to other regionally accredited Colleges and Universities.^{[citation needed]}

Affiliations

• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• California Chamber of Commerce
• California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Career College Association
• National Association of Foreign Student Advisors
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• Professional International Educators Roundtable
• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
• San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
• TEC – Chief Executives Working Together

External links

• Coleman.edu
• The Story of Coleman University and its founder Dr. Coleman Furr
• Coleman Graduate Academic Program