California Coast University is mainly a private distance learning institute, which offers five undergrad degree programs in Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Health Care Administration, and Criminal Justice as well as four graduate degree programs in Business Administration, Management, Psychology and education to those students who cannot manage to get enough time to be able to attend on campus classes. Since its 35 years history, CCU has one mission in mind and that is to provide quality distance learning undergraduate and graduate programs that are designed in order to improve the intellectual, analytical and critical thinking capabilities of the students so that they can be successful in the career field they’re opting for.

The California Coast University was founded in 1973, offering off-campus independent study programs in business, management, psychology and education. The University’s administration and library facilities are situated in downtown Santa Ana, California. On January 8, 2005 University attained its accreditation from Distance Education and Training Council, which authorized CCU to award degrees up till Masters Level.

Here at CCU students are allowed to complete their degrees at their own pace, and the curriculum that is provided to the students to attain the academic content that is required for that to be competent in their respective discipline. CCU enables the students to complete their coursework without attending any sort of formal classes, and at their ease.