Local Colleges and Universities

Please note, this is an abbreviated list of Private and Public institutions that are regionally accredited. For additional educational institutions please visit the regional accreditation AICCU website listed on this page. For additional information about accreditation, visit our Accreditation page.

Community Colleges

Chaffey College (Chino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga)

College of the Desert (Palm Desert)

Crafton Hills College (Yucaipa)

Moreno Valley College (Moreno Valley)

Mount San Antonio College (Walnut)

Mount San Jacinto College (Murrieta, San Jacinto, Temecula)

Norco Community College (Norco)

Riverside City College (Riverside, click HERE for contact info)

San Bernardino Valley College (San Bernardino)

Victor Valley College (Victorville)

Public 4-year Universities and Graduate Schools

California Polytechnic University, Pomona (Pomona)

California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton)

California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, Palm Desert)

California State University, San Marcos (San Marcos, Temecula)

University of California, Riverside (Palm Desert, Riverside)

Private 4-year Universities and Graduate Schools

Brandman University (Riverside, Ontario, Palm Desert) Partner School- discount varies by program

California Baptist University (Riverside) Partner School- 10% off tuition (30% off On-site Programs)

Chapman University (Moreno Valley, Ontario, Palm Desert, Victorville)

Claremont Colleges (Claremont)

La Sierra University (Riverside) Partner School- 10% off tuition

Loma Linda University (Loma Linda)

University of LaVerne (LaVerne) Partner School- $100 off each unit

University of Redlands (Redlands, Riverside, San Diego, Temecula) Partner School- 7.5% off tuition (30% off On-site Programs)

ASSIST

ASSIST is an on-line student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California. This does not take the place of a college counselor.

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)

If you have earned a degree outside of the United States this site is just one resource for individuals that need to have their transcripts officially evaluated.

Affordable Colleges Online

The Affordable Colleges Foundation recently published research on not-for-profit colleges and universities that offer on-line programs. Visit Affordable Colleges Online for a ranking of the most affordable, accredited California institutions with on-line programs.

Guide to Online Schools

Visit Guide to Online Schools to find information about accredited online colleges in California including tuition costs, accreditation, programs, reviews, and more.

AICCU - Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities

AICCU - Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities is the unified statewide voice of California's private, non-profit, WASC accredited colleges and universities for state and federal policy issues. AICCU offers research, consolidated purchasing, and professional development opportunities to member schools and provides information to counselors, students, and parents about private, non-profit education in California.

Online MSW Programs

Visit Online MSW Programs to find online Master of Social Work programs that accept students in California. Individuals can explore profiles of each college and compare the structure and features of each program to decide which best fits their needs.

Resources:

Social Work Bachelor's Program Guide - Link

How to Become a Social Worker - Link

Social Work Programs in California - Link