Fielding Graduate University, private university in Santa Barbara, California, United States
Fielding Graduate University is a private institution in Santa Barbara that specializes in graduate and doctoral degree programs delivered primarily through distance learning. The campus sits on De La Vina Street in a quiet setting where study spaces and common areas support focused learning and professional development.
The university was founded in 1974 with the vision of providing accessible higher education to working adults. Since its establishment, it has pioneered distributed learning models and built partnerships with other institutions to expand its reach and impact.
The university embodies its founding spirit of personal transformation radiating outward into the world. Visitors notice a campus where people gather with shared purpose, reflecting the institution's commitment to meaningful change through education.
Prospective students can research programs and submit applications online through the university website. Most courses are delivered online, allowing working adults to balance study with their professional and personal schedules.
The Clinical Psychology doctoral program holds accreditation from the American Psychological Association, making it the only distributed learning program of its kind with this recognition. This reflects the institution's commitment to rigorous standards in psychology education delivered remotely.
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