Fielding Graduate University

Overview

Fielding Graduate University is a private, nonprofit institution located in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1974, it focuses on providing advanced degrees for mid-career adults. The university offers a flexible, learner-centered, and competency-based education that supports experienced professionals in their career development and efforts for social change. Fielding employs a distributed learning model that integrates online and in-person elements, fostering a global community of scholar-practitioners.

The university provides a range of graduate programs, including certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in areas such as clinical psychology, media psychology, educational leadership, organizational leadership, and human development. Its PhD programs feature accelerated options, allowing students to complete their doctorates in as little as three years. The educational approach is personalized, with faculty acting as mentors and partners, emphasizing students' prior experiences and promoting self-directed inquiry. Fielding is dedicated to advancing knowledge in social sciences and supporting students in becoming leaders committed to social justice and sustainable change.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 805-898-4026
• Website: fielding.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/fielding-graduate-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Masters degrees
• Doctoral degrees
• Graduate certificate programs
• Graduate-level courses
• Professional development
• Clinical psychology
• Infant & early childhood development
• Media psychology
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Educational accessibility
• Remote education
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Remote learning innovations
• Adult education policy
• Remote learning for adults
• Practice-oriented
• Lifelong learning
• Practice-oriented curriculum
• Online degrees
• Social justice in education
• Social justice leadership
• Transformative education
• Online learning
• Practice-based curriculum
• Equity in higher ed
• Diversity and inclusion
• Adult education innovation
• Practice-based social sciences
• Global community
• Remote education for professionals
• Sustainable practices
• Transformative learning
• Adult learning
• Psychology and social justice
• Adult learner support
• Social justice in curriculum
• Student-centered education
• Adult education
• Online community building
• Lifelong education
• Student engagement in online learning
• Practice-oriented psychology
• Remote education for social change
• Sustainable education models
• Student-centered approach
• Diversity and equity
• Graduate education
• Nonprofit university
• Social impact leadership
• Adult learner empowerment
• Psychology for social impact
• Collaborative learning
• Online education
• Innovative teaching
• Psychology degrees
• Student-driven inquiry
• Adult learners
• Innovative teaching methods
• Remote professional development
• Lifelong learning networks
• Practice-based research
• Lifelong learners
• Student support services
• Flexible learning
• Social justice advocacy in higher ed
• International online students
• Educational innovation
• Distance learning
• Remote learning platforms
• Interdisciplinary social sciences
• Leadership training
• Educational excellence
• Adult education reform
• Sustainable development
• Sustainability
• Psychology education
• Social impact
• Interdisciplinary online programs
• Mid-career learners
• Social impact research
• Higher education
• Psychology programs
• Practice-based learning
• Online leadership training
• Practice-oriented leadership
• Practice-oriented learning
• Diversity initiatives
• Graduate degrees
• Social change leadership
• Self-directed study
• Sustainability initiatives
• Social justice education
• Diversity in higher education
• Competency-based learning
• Adult education accessibility
• Educational equity initiatives
• Global online university
• Diversity in academia
• Interdisciplinary leadership programs
• Online graduate programs
• Interdisciplinary research
• Leadership development
• Scholar-practitioner
• Global online learning
• Sustainability programs
• Nonprofit education
• Interdisciplinary programs
• Social change research
• Community of scholars
• Online psychology degrees
• International students
• Global student body
• Flexible scheduling
• Social change advocacy
• Competency-based education
• Remote instruction
• Self-directed learning
• Social impact research centers
• Competence-based education
• Remote learning
• Lifelong learning community
• Psychology training
• Competency-based training
• Non-profit university
• Professional growth
• Remote university
• Global adult education
• Equity in education
• Flexible education
• Graduate programs
• Educational equity
• Diversity in online education
• Student support
• Lifelong learning initiatives
• Mid-career education
• Collaborative online learning
• Social justice
• Interdisciplinary degrees
• Adult education model
• Psychology
• Social justice curriculum
• Social justice advocacy
• Student inquiry
• Non-profit
• Services
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software
• Education
• Education management
• Professional training & coaching
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Nonprofit organization management

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