University of the West

About

Extended Studies offers online, blended, and flipped classes to support faculty and students in providing an enhanced educational environment. For working professionals, Extended Studies offers Professional Development Classes.

Story

University of the West was founded in 1991 as an innovative university dedicated to educating, inspiring, and preparing students to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and globally interdependent world. Today the free exchange of ideas and traditions across cultures is no longer restricted by national borders but advanced through international collaboration, cooperation, and community. UWest is situated at the center of this cultural and intellectual exchange, integrating liberal arts traditions with a global perspective to provide a comprehensive student-centered educational experience. UWest is deeply committed to the interaction of diverse cultures and international perspectives. Students and faculty come together as a community of scholars to participate in an ongoing dialog to advance knowledge, address societal and cultural issues, and promote education and understanding across the cultures of the East and West. While at UWest students acquire knowledge and skills to prepare them for success after college. Beyond this, the UWest experience challenges them to become responsible and ethical global citizens. Students also enjoy rich and diverse opportunities for spiritual growth. UWest is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian, co-educational university offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and continuing education programs consistent with the educational mission of California higher education degree-granting institutions. It has been accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since February 16, 2006. Organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law of the State of California, UWest is not conducted for the private gain of any individual or institution.

The list of online classes can be viewed at: http://site.uwestonline.com or by contacting Glenn Dunki-Jacobs at [email protected]

Mission

The University of the West Mission: To provide a whole-person education in a context informed by Buddhist wisdom and values, and to facilitate cultural understanding and appreciation between East and West

Impressum

The Office of Extended Studies is a part of the academic services offered by University of the West.