Overview
Chapman is an independent, private institution and has provided liberal and professional education of distinction since it was founded in 1861 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It has continued to meet the needs of its students with fine academic programs and individualized attention. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered on the main campus and at twenty-seven Academic Centers throughout California and Washington. The graduate curricula are designed to offer advanced study in specific disciplines to broaden and deepen a student's knowledge. Faculty members include distinguished academicians and noted professional practitioners. Chapman is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also 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, the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. It is also accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists. Its teacher training and credential programs are approved by the California State Department of Education. The physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in the Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the Board of Medical Quality Assurance of the State of California. The M.B.A. program is fully accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The School of Law is fully approved by the American Bar Association.

Graduate study programs enroll more than 1,400 students each year on the Orange campus. Courses are scheduled so that both full- and part-time students can attend. Many students have been working in their field and bring practical experience to the classroom; they come from many states and countries, and about 50 percent of them are women. Students who choose to enroll at Chapman want a small-campus atmosphere, personalized attention, a superior faculty, and the education that will enable them to succeed in a highly competitive professional world. Opportunities for graduates are plentiful due to the concentration of business and industry in Orange County and throughout southern California. People for whom graduates may eventually work sit on many College advisory boards.

The Location and Community
Chapman is located in Orange, a pleasant community of 95,000. Approximately 30 miles northeast is Los Angeles, but minutes away are citrus groves, farmlands and pastures, and ocean beaches. The Anaheim Arena, Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, and Edison International Field are also nearby.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Chapman offers the Juris Doctor (law) and the M.A. in education, educational psychology, English, film studies, psychology, school counseling, special education, teaching (elementary), and teaching (secondary). It offers the M.S. in food science and nutrition and human resource management. Also offered are a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, a Master of Fine Arts in film and television production, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Public school credential programs include multiple subjects/CLAD and BCLAD, single subjects, single subjects CLAD, pupil personnel school counseling (PPSC), pupil personnel school psychology (PPSP), special education dual specialist credentials, special education specialist, and administrative services credentials. Many of the degree programs offer specializations. Credential programs can be combined with one of the degree programs in education.

Required units vary with each degree; however, each program comprises courses that best prepare students to continue a career or enter a new profession. Program requirements include advancement to degree candidacy after the completion of 12 units and a comprehensive examination, taken at the end of or during the final semester of course work. Some programs offer a thesis project option in place of the comprehensive examination. One or two internship courses that provide practical experience in the student's field are required for most programs. Course work from other accredited institutions may be transferred; a maximum of 6 credits may be applied to a program. At least 24 credits must be taken in residence.

Research projects are essential to many degree programs and are undertaken in research courses or through cooperative education. Because class sizes are kept small, students can readily communicate with faculty members about research projects and general academic work.

Facilities & Resources
Research facilities include the nationally recognized A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, Albert Schweitzer Institute, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, Ludie and David C. Henley Social Science Research Laboratory, Walter Schmid Center for International Business, Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Business Ethics, Center for the Study of the Cold War Era, John Fowles Center for Creative Writing, Center for Educational and Social Equity, Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Paulo Freire Democratic Project, a state-of-the-art human performance laboratory and research vivarium, food science and nutrition food-tasting and research laboratories, and a community clinic for psychological counseling and research. The computer lab has DEC MicroVAX and NCR Tower facilities, and there are also IBM PC and Apple Macintosh laboratories. Library holdings include nearly 200,000 volumes: books, 2,200 journal titles, films, recordings, videos, CDs, computer software, and other media software. Chapman has the largest collection of Albert Schweitzer memorabilia in the western United States; a permanent exhibit is on display in the Argyros Forum.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition varies by program. Part-time and full-time students, as well as California and non-California residents, were charged the same tuition rate. Tuition for a full-time student (9 credits per semester) was approximately $6,005 to $7,895 per academic year, depending on the student's program. Books and personal expenses add to annual costs.

Financial Aid:
Many financial aid opportunities are available for qualified students, including Chapman University Scholarships and loans, which are based on need and academic achievement; graduate assistantships; residence life positions; employment; California State Graduate Fellowships; Federal Stafford Student Loans; Benefits for Veterans and Dependents; and an employer-paid tuition plan. Students interested in any of these opportunities should contact the Financial Aid Office (714-997-6741).

Housing/Living Expenses:
Chapman offers limited housing for graduate students. Off-campus housing is available. For additional information, students should telephone the Residence Life Office (714-997-6604).

How to Apply / Application
Students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer. Applicants should submit $40 and a completed Application for Graduate Studies; transcripts of all postsecondary work, showing the completion of a bachelor's degree; scores on the GMAT, GRE (General or Subject test), MAT, MSAT, SSAT, or Praxis (and TOEFL for international students); two letters of recommendation; and a statement of intent. Departments, however, should be consulted for specific program requirements.

International Students
International Student Services serves the special needs of international students attending Chapman University. The staff acts as a primary resource in assisting new students to adapt to their new environment and provides social, cultural, academic and personal advisement. The ISS office coordinates special events, such as the annual International Food Fair and is the international students’ liaison between campus and community groups.

International Student Services issues I-20’s and official documents required by foreign governments. The ISS office is an ongoing resource for ever-changing immigration regulations.

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