A Little History
Fielding Graduate University was founded in March, 1974, in Santa Barbara, California, with the belief in the national need for mid-career professional education. They recognized that changing demographics were altering the nature of U. S. society, and in particular the world of higher education and that adults learn new tasks and accrue knowledge in ways that differ significantly from those of adolescents and young adults.
The traditional pedagogical method of education - active teacher, passive learner - would not be appropriate to their new experiment in adult professional education. To accommodate and capitalize upon the learning styles of its student, Fielding developed a rigorous, supportive learning model that today remains flexible, adult-centered, self-directed, task-oriented, and competence-based.
The Fielding Learning Model
The learning model utilized by Fielding is based on the principles of adult learning and designed to accommodate the needs, requirements and learning styles of midlife and mid-career professionals. The Fielding learning model combines theory with practice in a program that emphasizes academic understanding, research and writing skills and applied activities.
Students in each degree program learn through a mix of independent study and structured course work, learn peer to peer or collaboratively with faculty, utilize a range of learning media, including face-to-face and online in courses, seminars and electronic mail. Fielding offers flexibility for students to create their own learning roadmap and outstanding faculty who act as mentors throughout each student's learning process.
The elements of Fielding's learning model include a student learning plan, contract-based learning, competency-based assessment, student to student peer feedback, project and portfolio reviews, and final thesis or dissertation.
Online Degrees are available in
- Psychology
- Educational Leadership & Change
- Human Organization & Development
Search Fielding Graduate University's degree programs http://www.fielding.edu/prog.htm
Get More Information
Fielding Graduate University
2112 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
800-340-1099
805-687-1099
http://www.fielding.edu
* Fielding Graduate University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC, Mills College, POB 9990, Oakland, CA 94613; 510-748-9001).
The Clinical Psychology PhD Program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (Committee on Accreditation, c/o Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, APA, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979). Graduates of the program have been admitted to licensure examinations in most states.
Fielding Graduate University is approved by the following to offer continuing education: The American Psychological Association (CE for psychologists); MCEP Provider (FIEOO3); the California Board of Registered Nursing (number 5941); the National Association of Social Workers (number 94-188).
