Fresno Pacific University (FPU) is the Central Valley's only accredited Christian institution, offering academic programs leading to the award of bachelor's degree, adult degree completion, master's degree, certificates, and credentialing programs. It was founded in 1944 by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. U.S. News & World Report has listed the university on its top tier of all master's degree universities in the West. The university has four schools: - The School of Business - The School of Education - The School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences - The School of Natural Sciences The School of Business offers a number of Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs, including the Global MBA program (16 month program), and M.A. in leadership studies. The School of Education offers the following Master of Arts degrees: M.A. in education; M.A. in TESOL; M.A. in administrative leadership and an individualized master of arts. The School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences offers a wide range of majors that will prepare students for further graduate study, including Biblical & Religious Studies, Communication, English, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Social Science Secondary Teaching, Psychology, etc. The School of Natural Sciences offers courses in a range of disciplines including kinesiology, mathematics, biology, chemistry, pre-health sciences, and environmental science. FPU also offers online degrees, credentials and continuing education courses, including the following Master's programs (fully online): - Education (MA) - Curriculum & Teaching Emphasis - Education (MA) - School Library & Media Technology Emphasis - Kinesiology (MA) - Athletic Training Emphasis - Master's Degree (MA) in Kinesiology: Physical Education Emphasis The university is fully accredited by the Commission for Senior Colleges and universities of the western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). University Ranking: - Placed in Tier 1 and rated 45th in the Universities-Master's (West) category (for institutions offering full range of undergraduate and masters-level programs), according to the US News & world Report 2010. Please refer to the relevant guides for more information on the list of top universities in US and American University Rankings.
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