About USU

Accreditation and Approvals

United States University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) located at 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501.

The Teacher Credentialing Programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing located at 1900 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811, and the Arizona Department of Education at 1535 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

History

United States University was founded in 1997 to provide a unique learning environment based on academic rigor, personal attention, and fulfilling the educational needs of underserved populations, including Southern California's Hispanic and Latino communities. United States University (USU) is uniquely successful in serving its target population and attaining its academic and social missions. Academics are the heart of United States University. From direct classroom instruction to online interactions in the comfort of your home, USU offers a learning community where students can pursue their educational goals. The University adheres to an environment of academic excellence, student support, and professionalism. USU provides educational opportunities for its students at its Mission Valley campus.

The University, known initially as Inter American College, was founded by Dr. Reymundo Marin and Dr. Maria Viramontes de Marin. In 2009, Inter American College was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and changed its status from non-profit to for-profit. In April 2010, the Board of Trustees voted to change the university’s name to United States University.

Mission

United States University provides professional and personal educational opportunities, with special outreach to underserved groups. Through campus and online courses, the University offers affordable, relevant, accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a supportive, student-centered learning environment.

College of Education Mission

The mission of the College of Education at United States University (USU) is to prepare reflective and critical educators and human service professionals, to lead in education, to practice civic responsibility, to exemplify intellectual curiosity, to conduct scholarship that advances knowledge and refines practice, to collaborate with local and global partners to forge more caring, just, and sustainable societies.

College of Education Vision

The vision of the College of Education at United States University (USU) is to emerge as a transformative institution, cultivating reflective and critical educators committed to diversity, quality, inclusiveness, integrity, and life-long learning. We envision a community that leads in education and embodies civic responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of scholarly excellence.

CORE VALUES

Affordability
Diversity
Quality
Inclusiveness
Integrity
Life-Long Learning

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Communicate clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and technology.
Apply quantitative reasoning to address complex changes.
Effectively gather, analyze, and integrate information from various sources.
Apply critical thinking in the research and problem-solving processes.
Demonstrate ethical reasoning and actions to provide leadership as a socially responsible citizen.
Work effectively across race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.
Work collaboratively as members and leaders of diverse teams.
Exhibit mastery of knowledge and skills within a discipline.
Effectively analyze and evaluate issues to formulate judgments.

Teacher Credential Program Learning Outcomes

Engage and support all students in learning.
Creating and maintain effective environments for student learning.
Understand and organize subject matter for student learning.
Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students.
Assess student learning.
Develop as a professional educator.
Effective literacy instruction for all students.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with federal, state, and university policies, United States University does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, height, weight, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined by law, or any basis prohibited by law. The University is committed to non-discrimination in its educational services and employment delivery. To continue to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from members of all groups.

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