American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077-1599
United States
Telephone: 310-476-9777
URL: https://www.aju.edu
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Tamela Hawley
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.aju.edu/student-assessment-data
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 28, 2024
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1961
Undergraduate FTE: 51
Graduate FTE: 76
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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Role | Name | Title | |
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Accreditation Liaison Officer | Robbie Totten | Vice President of Academic Affairs/ ALO | rtotten@aju.edu |
Board of Directors Chair | Harold Masor | Chair, Board of Directors | hjmasor@aol.com |
Chief Academic Officer | Robbie Totten | Vice President of Academic Affairs/ ALO | rtotten@aju.edu |
Chief Executive Officer | Jeffrey Herbst | President | jeffrey.herbst@aju.edu |
Chief Financial Officer | Adrian Breitfeld | Vice President of Finance and Administration / CFO | adrian.breitfeld@aju.edu |
Director Institutional Research | Danielle Sassman | Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and University Registrar | danielle.sassman@aju.edu |
OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
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00274100 | American Jewish University | Los Angeles | Main Campus | Active |
American Jewish University Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies | Beverly Hills | Additional | Active |
Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
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Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy and Curriculum | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
Advanced Certificate in Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Distance Learning | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
EdD in Early Childhood Educational Leadership | Professional Doctorate | 2023 | Distance Education |
Education | Masters | 1986 | On-Site |
Jewish Education (Certificate) | Non-degree | 2018 | On-Site |
Jewish Learning Experience Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
Rabbinic Studies | Masters | 1996 | On-Site |
Season | Year | Review Type |
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Fall | 2025 | Interim Report |
Spring | 2028 | Special Visit |
Fall | 2031 | Offsite Review |
Spring | 2032 | Accreditation Visit |