our Future Starts Here – Earn Your Degree Close to Home at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center
The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons offers local residents a powerful pathway to higher education. Located on the college’s Valencia campus, the University Center combines the convenience of a local campus with the excellence of nationally recognized universities.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a working professional, or someone ready to complete your degree, the University Center connects you to top-tier universities without the lengthy commute. Through our innovative partnerships with National University and the University of La Verne, students can earn bachelor’s, master’s, teaching credentials, and even doctoral degrees in a variety of fields – all from the comfort of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Why choose the University Center?
• Convenience: Classes are held locally or online, designed to fit your schedule.
• Quality: Programs are offered through accredited university partners with outstanding reputations.
• Affordability: Save on relocation and travel costs—tuition scholarships are available for graduates of College of the Canyons.
The University Center’s current degree offerings include accounting, business, criminal justice, education, electrical and computer engineering, homeland security and emergency management, leadership and management, multiple-subject teaching credential, nursing, and more. Don’t see the program you are looking for? Reach out to us at the University Center. We would love to hear about your interests so we can continue providing in-demand education to the Santa Clarita Valley.
Whether you’re a working professional seeking career advancement or someone returning to finish a degree, the University Center has a pathway for you. Your future doesn’t have to wait, and it doesn’t have to take you far from home. Let’s build it together.
Learn more today at www.cocuniversitycenter.com, call (661) 362-5111, or email universitycenter@canyons.edu.
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