Brandman University

Brandman University

Former names	Chapman University College Chapman College Residence Education Center Program
Type	Private
Established	1958 as the Residence Education Center Program at Chapman University Renamed Brandman University in 2009.
Affiliation	Regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Nationally accredited by The The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Chairman	David A. Janes
Chancellor	Gary Brahm
Vice-Chancellor	Charles Bullock
Board Secretary	James Roszak
Academic staff	1575 (full-time and part-time)
Administrative staff	380
Students	Approximately 11,000 annually
Undergraduates	Approximately 4,000 annually
Postgraduates	Approximately 6,000 annually
Location	Irvine, California, US
Campus	Multiple Campuses (26 in California and Washington + online)
Colors	Maroon & Gold
Website	www.brandman.edu

1958 as the Residence Education Center Program at Chapman University

Coordinates: 33°39′21.631″N 117°46′8.527″W / 33.65600861°N 117.76903528°W / 33.65600861; -117.76903528

Brandman University is a private, non-profit regionally accredited institution that provides educational opportunities for working adults. There are over 25 campuses throughout California and Washington, and a virtual campus online. The university offers more than 50 degree, certificate, credential and professional programs in business, arts and sciences, health and education.

Brandman is a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System. Gary Brahm is the appointed Chancellor of Brandman University. He previously spent 14 years as Executive Vice President and CFO at Chapman University.

In 1958, Brandman was established by Chapman University in Orange, California that was founded in 1861. Formerly named Chapman University College, Brandman’s original purpose was delivering education to the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Irvine, CA.

Brandman University is a separate accredited institution and has recently expanded to serve a larger and diverse student population, such as military and adult learners. Brandman offers more than 53 accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching credentials and extended education programs offered online and on campus.

Brandman is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). Additionally, the School of Nursing and Health Professions follows the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) standards and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Teacher training programs offered through the School of Education are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The undergraduate social work program is accredited by CSWE.