42-600 Cook St., Suite 134
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus is located in Palm Desert, California, and is one of Brandman University's 27 off-campus locations with degree and certificate programs for adult students. Brandman University began offering academic degree programs at off-campus learning centers in 1958.

The California school offers undergraduate degrees in liberal studies, sociology, social science, psychology, criminal justice and early childhood development. Graduate programs for students at Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus include education, school counseling, criminal justice and special education.

Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus also offers students undergraduate certification in nutrition and wellness, and graduate certification in gerontology, criminal justice policy, and administration and leadership of criminal justice organizations. The California school's credential programs include several education specialist levels, plus single subject and multiple subject programs. Degrees awarded by Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Quick Facts:

New terms begin every 10 weeks at Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus. The California School offers students two spring sessions, a summer session and two fall sessions.

Students at Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus typically attend classes once a week in the evening and classes are offered on a year round, five-week schedule.

Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus is a member of Brandman University College, which is one of eight accredited degree granting colleges within Brandman University. Brandman University College alumni exceeds 50,000 people.

Students at Brandman University- Coachella Valley Campus receive instruction from qualified full-time and adjunct faculty, while small class sizes provide students with personalized instruction.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Brandman University on its list of the nation's best colleges, and the school is one of 100 colleges and universities recognized by the Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development.

Brandman University is a member of the Independent Colleges of Southern California, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Western College Association, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, and the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church.

The Leatherby Libraries at Brandman University are available to all students within the university system, and contain more than 150,000 print and electronic volumes, and over 10,000 print and electronic periodical titles. The library also offers students an interlibrary loan program and will deliver documents to their homes.

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