Hope International University
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Former names
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Pacific Christian College, Pacific Bible Seminary |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1928 |
| Affiliation | Christian |
| President | Dr. John Derry |
| Location | Fullerton, California, United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, grey, and white |
| Athletics | NAIA |
| Sports | Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, cheer, golf |
| Nickname | HIU, Hope, Pacific Bible Seminary, Pacific Christian College |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Affiliations | GSAC |
| Website | www.hiu.edu |
| Pacific Bible Seminary | Established | 1928 |
| Pacific Christian College | Renamed | 1962 |
| Hope International University | Renamed | 1997 |
Hope International University is a private Christian university in Fullerton, California, United States. The campus is located just south of California State University, Fullerton. Hope International University has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students representing 35 states and 40 countries. While Hope is non-denominational, it has strong ties to the Restoration Movement and the Christian churches and churches of Christ. Hope is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Hope International University was founded in 1928 as Pacific Bible Seminary, and in 1962 was renamed Pacific Christian College following the move to Long Beach, California. In 1997 the school achieved university status and took the corporate name of Hope International University. In the fall of 2011, Hope transitioned from consisting of two colleges: Pacific Christian College (traditional, residential undergraduate) and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (for working adults, on-line/distance education bachelor's degrees, master's degrees).
Hope International University consists of five colleges, which include both graduate and undergraduate programs: Pacific Christian College of Ministry & Biblical Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Psychology and Counseling, College of Education, and College of Business and Management.
The university teaches students leadership and ethics-focused education in service-based professions through undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, education, ministry, music, psychology, human development and other social sciences. In addition, certificate and degree completion programs for working adults are offered. A significant number choose programs delivered via the Internet, as the university has over 300 online courses available in various disciplines.
Hope has been regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1969, and in 2006 it received additional accreditation from the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Additional accreditations and certifications include the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), the Commission of Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), and the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California. Hope is also authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council for Washington State and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
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