United States University

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United States University
Former names
InterAmerican College (1997–2010)
MottoMaking College Affordable
Type Private for-profit university
Established1997
Parent institution
 Aspen Group
President Steven Stargardter
Provost Scott W. M. Burrus
Administrative staff
50
Students1,650 (Summer 2015)
Location
San Diego
,
California
,
United States
Campus Urban
Colors Red and blue   
Website www.usuniversity.edu
United States University - Logo 2018.png

United States University (USU) is a private for-profit university in San Diego, California. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in health sciences, business, and nursing as well as California Teaching Credentials. It is owned by the Aspen Group, Inc., a publicly held, for-profit post-secondary education company headquartered in New York.

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History

USU was founded in 1997 as InterAmerican College by Reymundo and Maria Marin, [1] as a non-profit college geared to help immigrants transfer degrees. Foreign college transcripts would be evaluated by an independent panel that would appraise course work and give the student credit for up to three years of college course work. There would then be one-month courses on weeknights and weekends to complete any remaining requirements for an American degree. [2] This early focus on immigrant education garnered positive press such as a 1999 Associated Press article [2] and a 2002 San Diego Union Tribune article. [3]

In its first eight years InterAmerican College was initially dedicated to educating future bilingual teachers. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing granted the institution the initial accreditation and approved the liberal studies program as well as the multiple and single subject credential programs. The United States University nursing program has increased in popularity in comparison to the additionally offered teaching programs. [4]

In 2010, the institution changed its name to United States University to reflect the new status of university granted to the college. This name change was initiated by the new leadership team which took the reins in early 2010. Dr. Yoram Neumann, previously the vice president for academic affairs at California State University Dominguez Hills and the President, CEO, and founder of TUI University, was appointed president of USU. [5]

During its June 18, 2014 meeting, the Structural Change Committee of the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) granted United States University (USU) approval for a change of ownership from Educacion Significativa, LLC, to Linden, LLC. [6]

In 2016, United States University moved their campus from Chula Vista, CA to Mission Valley, CA.

In June 2017, monthly payment plans (MPP) were introduced for five of its programs as a financially manageable alternative to help students fund their education with minimal student loan debt. New, lowered tuition rates were announced for many existing programs.

On December 1, 2017, Aspen Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASPU), a post-secondary education company, announced the completion of their acquisition of United States University. [7]

Accreditation

United States University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. [8] [9] The teaching credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. [10] The Nurse Practitioner Programs are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. [11] The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. [12]

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  2. 1 2 http://www.seattlepi.com/national/coll29.shtml [ dead link ]
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  4. ↑ "About United States University (US University)". usuniversity.edu. Archived from the original on May 23, 2010.
  5. ↑ Hello, Guest (2010-02-24). "Neumann named president, CEO of InterAmerican College | UTSanDiego.com". Signonsandiego.com. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Commission action letter, Change of Ownership, June 2014 action".
  7. ↑ "Aspen Group Completes Acquisition of United States University – United States University". United States University. 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  8. ↑ "Archived Content" (PDF).
  9. ↑ "Directory of Institutions | WASC". Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  10. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-29. Retrieved 2010-06-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ↑ "Accreditation". United States University. 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  12. ↑ http://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms_New.asp?state=CA&sFullName=California&sProgramType=2

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