


Why choose the University of La Verne?
For more than 75 years, the University of La Verne's Education Department has been developing outstanding education professionals and today offers a program with the following benefits:
- A national reputation for academic excellence
- Full-time doctoral-level faculty, complemented by experts working in the field
- A full range of masters degree and credential programs
- Small classes and personalized instruction
- Late afternoon and evening classes
- Off-campus sites throughout California
- Flexible programs of individual goals and interest
- Scholarship and financial assistance
- A placement office networked with schools and school districts
- Accredited and approved programs
At the University of La Verne, faculty and students are partners in learning. Together we pursue a common goal: providing the best educational environment and experience for our community's children.
Because we believe a critical feature of capable and influential teachers, counselors and administrators is establishing a relationship with each student, we strive to ensure that the needs of each student in our graduate studies programs are met. We want each to excel as students and as education professionals.
Through its academic and co-curricular programs, the University provides rich educational opportunities that relate to both the academic and personal development of its students. For its undergraduates the University offers a challenging general education program, as well as a strong knowledge base in a particular discipline. Graduate programs at La Verne are offered in selected professional disciplines. These programs are aimed at the practicing professional, and seek to integrate theory and practice.
Burbank Holiday Inn Location
We also offer some of our courses at the Burbank Holiday Inn.
Bachelor's Degrees
BS in Child Development
This bachelor's degree program prepares individuals for careers in early childhood education and children's programs in public or private schools and social agencies. Through instructional and experiential learning, learners study child growth and development as they relate to children in school, family and community settings.
BA in Liberal Studies (Teacher Prep)
The liberal studies major is an undergraduate Subject Matter Preparation Program for individual seeking a career in elementary education. Learners and faculty are partners in the process, pursuing the shared goal of developing the highest quality teachers for our communities.
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