The mission of
WCU is to provide an innovative and relevant learning
environment; to support the personal and professional
development of adult learners in acquiring life-long critical
thinking and analytical skills.
Innovation in education since 1909
Originally chartered in 1909 as an ophthalmology school, West
Coast University has experienced several incarnations, including
becoming one of the early pioneers in offering Bachelor Degree
programs designed to meet the needs of working adults in the
1950’s. The success of this model led the University to expand
and diversify its program to include offerings in the areas of
business and management, computer science, industrial technology
and pre-health science.
In May of 1997, the University was reorganized and new
leadership emerged – refocused on programs that were in demand
and most beneficial to working adults.
In early 2005, West Coast University became only the second-ever
private post-secondary institution in California to be granted a
Registered Nursing preparation (Associates Degree in Nursing)
program by the Board of Registered Nursing. This was truly a
testament to WCU's quest for excellence and the pursuit of high
demand career training. In June of 2008, WCU became the first
university of its kind in California to offer a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing degree.
Today’s West Coast University is a leader in Nursing and Health
Care Administration educational programs. It has an attractive,
modern campus with many resources; a dynamic and experienced
faculty and staff; and academic curricula designed to challenge
students and prepare them to become valuable members of the
health care industry – for life.
West Coast
University (WCU) has a long history of helping working adults
achieve their educational and professional goals. They
understand that education for most adults must be compatible
with both personal and professional responsibilities. WCU
believes that securing the future by furthering one's education
is not only the cornerstone to success; it is the sole
ingredient to reaching higher goals and maintaining a place in
the workforce.
WCU offers two online programs: Health Information Technology
online and Healthcare Administration online. You can also take
classes in person from one of their convenient California
locations in Los Angeles or Anaheim.
Experience the difference with a West Coast University ONLINE
education
The Los Angeles campus of West
Coast University is located at 4021 Rosewood Avenue, Los
Angeles, CA 90004, which is conveniently located and easily
accessible from the 101 Freeway, just northwest of Downtown Los
Angeles and the Wilshire District. The University also leases
additional classroom space at 590 North Vermont Ave., which is
within short walking distance.
Los Angeles Campus:
4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
877.505.4928
The Orange County Campus of West
Coast University is conveniently located just off the 5 Freeway
between Harbor and Katella.
Orange County Campus:
1477 South Manchester Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
The Inland Empire campus of West
Coast University is located at 3130 East Sedona Court, Ontario,
CA 91764, which is conveniently located and easily accessible
from the 10 Freeway.
Inland Empire Campus:
3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
866.479.4BSN (4276)
Online Program
West Coast University offers students a flexible and adaptive
online learning environment through its Online Program: WCU
Online. Through WCU Online, students are able to fit earning a
degree into their busy lifestyle. Whether you want to complete
your coursework at 2pm or 2am, it is possible with WCU Online's
interactive online courses and personalized student and academic
services. Online students can expect to receive the same level
of interaction and school services that students receive at the
residential campus.
We encourage you to learn more about earning your online degree
through WCU Online.
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