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your career starts h

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I have a very busy schedule and some blocks of time I would be overwhelmed with just my professional obligations. Fortunately, the structure of the program allowed me to work at my own pace and take less credits during busy times of year.

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Emily Zabkar MAT, Advanced Studies in Secondary Ed

Our Graduate Studies programs are designed to provide the education you need to boost your career, or jumpstart a new one.

It’s not the ordinary way to earn your degree. But then again, most adult learners are not looking for an ordinary learning environment.

You decide what fits your schedule, your educational goals and your career aspirations.

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Your future starts at California University of Pennsylvania.

Reach extraordinary heights with a graduate degree from Cal U.

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on campus graduate programs designed to help you balance work and family obligations.

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“I want to earn a specialization in my field that sets me apart from the rest of the crowd.”

“I want to finish my degree, but I’m afraid credits I’ve earned from previous programs will go to waste.”

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“I want to earn both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, but I want to enter the work force as soon as possible.”

“I want a career that blends my passions from more than one field.”

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there’s more than one path to a cal u degree.

Our ACCELERATED DEGREE programs allow you to complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in tandem, in less time.

Consider earning STACKABLE CREDENTIALS, where you can incorporate an online certificate to complement your graduate degree program.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

WHICH PATH WILL YOU TAKE?

Our DUAL DEGREE and DUAL CONCENTRATION programs allow you to pursue two programs at once so you can create a career path that is customized to your needs and industry demand.

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Our FINISH LINE degree completion initiative allows you to seamlessly transfer credits and prior work experience to shorten your time to graduation.

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cal u offers

an excellent education at an affordable price.

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I chose the Counselor Ed program because I wanted to make a living helping people. What I liked most about my graduate program were my professors – men and women who I continue to think of as mentors and friends.

Michael Pecosh M.Ed., Counselor Education

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Our graduate assistantships offer a stipend to a limited number of qualified graduate students who support instruction, supervise labs, assist faculty and more.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Speak to a student accounts representative in our Bursar’s office to discuss deferred billing options if your employer offers tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement plans.

MILITARY & VETERAN ASSISTANCE We’ll reduce the tuition charged to eligible veterans, service members of all military branches, as well as their eligible dependents, and the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs will work with veterans to navigate the GI Bill®.

FINANCIAL LITERACY Our Financial Literacy program provides tools, skills and knowledge so you and your family can make informed financial decisions about your education.

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How much will Cal U cost you?

Find out by using our tuition and fees calculator, www.calu.edu/tuition-and-aid/ costs/tuition-and-fees/index.htm

EXPERIENCE OUR VALUE

How do we do it?

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How will you pay Our Office of Financial Aid is here to help you navigate your options for financing your degree.

SCHOLARSHIPS

LOANS

Scholarships are awarded based on any number of criteria – and they don’t need to be repaid.

In order to become eligible for loans, you must fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov.

They are available to all graduate students who meet certain guidelines.

• Cal U Endowed Scholarships • External Scholarships

If you’re like most students, you will probably need some type of student loan to help finance your education.

Most student loans have relatively low interest rates, several repayment options from which to choose, circumstances under which repayment can be postponed, and other favorable terms and conditions.

Donna Barnett M.Ed., Special Education

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• Federal Direct Loan Program • Federal Direct Plus Loan for Graduate Students

• Private Alternative Loans

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I chose Cal U for my Master’s Degree in Special Education because I had heard excellent things about the program from other educators.

I liked the outstanding professors and supervisors at Cal U and the fact that there were many other non-traditional (older) students in my classes.

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The value is top notch. You interact with many other IT professionals and collaborate with faculty in a way that wasn’t possible even a decade ago.

Cal U has a nice set of educational tools to prepare you for the industry.

Christian Somerville P.S.M., Cybersecurity

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one university.

A Cal U education is unlike any other – and the experts agree.

Our programs are consistently ranked among the top in the region, state and nation.

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number of consecutive years Cal U was named one of the best schools in the Northeast

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number of times U.S. News & World Report has named Cal U one of the best schools for Online Programs (That includes graduate programs for Education, Nursing, MBA, Criminal Justice and more!)

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success speaks volumes.

With hard work, you can achieve the Cal U degree you need for your career in the format you want.

Everyone was and still is helpful. I appreciate the instructors in the Conflict Resolution Master’s Program who are there to answer questions and give encouragement and direction.

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Donna Chase-Munson M.A., Social Sciences, Conflict Resolution

Office of Graduate Admissions - California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419 • 724-938-4187 • gradschool@calu.edu Office of Financial Aid - Dixon Hall 105 • 724-938-4415 • Fax: 724-938-4551 • finaid@calu.edu A proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The University will not tolerate any type of discrimination, harassment or violence. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity, affirmative action and Title IX inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity (EEEO) (who is also the Title IX Coordinator), Office of Social Equity South Hall 112, 724 938-4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, G 52 Carter Hall, 724-938 4056.

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