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'''City University of Seattle''' ('''CityU''') is a [[private university]] in [[Seattle, Washington]]. In 2016–17, CityU enrolled 6,755 students worldwide. The university consists of the School of Business and Management, The School of Education and Leadership, The School of Technology and Computing, The School of Health and Social Sciences, and Washington Academy of Languages. CityU of Seattle offers campus education around the world and online education. CityU is part of the National University System, a private nonprofit university system.
'''City University of Seattle''' ('''CityU''') is a [[private university]] in [[Seattle, Washington]]. In 2016–17, CityU enrolled 6,755 students worldwide. The university consists of the School of Business and Management, The School of Education and Leadership, The School of Technology and Computing, The School of Health and Social Sciences, and Washington Academy of Languages. CityU of Seattle offers campus education around the world and online education. CityU is part of the National University System, a private nonprofit university system.


==History==
== History ==
City University was established in 1973 as '''City College''' by Dr. Michael A. Pastore to provide higher education for working adults. First opened in rented office space in the [[Lyon Building]] in downtown Seattle,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Blaine |title='City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills |work=The Seattle Daily Times |agency=Newsbank |date=25 Jan 1984 |page=H2}}</ref> over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. {{as of|2014}}, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.
City University was established in 1973 as '''City College''' by Dr. Michael A. Pastore to provide higher education for working adults. First opened in rented office space in the [[Lyon Building]] in downtown Seattle,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Schulz |first1=Blaine |title='City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills |work=The Seattle Daily Times |agency=Newsbank |date=January 25, 1984 |page=H2}}</ref> over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. {{as of|2014}}, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.


==Accreditation==
== Accreditation ==
City University of Seattle is accredited by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]] (NWCCU). The School of Management is accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]] (ACBSP).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid=14 |title=Current Accredited Programs and Members |publisher=ACBSP |accessdate=2012-10-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 |archivedate=2011-07-13 }}</ref> City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the [[Project Management Institute]].
City University of Seattle is accredited by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]] (NWCCU). The School of Management is accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]] (ACBSP).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid=14 |title=Current Accredited Programs and Members |publisher=ACBSP |accessdate=October 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713065626/http://www.acbsp.org/p/cm/ld/fid%3D14 |archivedate=July 13, 2011 }}</ref> City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the [[Project Management Institute]].


City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |title=NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions |access-date=2018-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |archive-date=2018-06-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |title=NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions |access-date=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625021537/https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/reports/cae_designated_institutions.cfm#W |archive-date=June 25, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Campuses==
== Campuses ==
City University is headquartered in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. CityU has campuses around the world.
City University is headquartered in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. CityU has campuses around the world.


;[[Canada]]
;Canada
* [[Vancouver]]
* [[Vancouver]]
* [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]]
* [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]]
* [[Edmonton]]
* [[Edmonton]]
* [[Calgary]]
* [[Calgary]]
;[[China]]
;China
* [[Beijing]]
* [[Beijing]]
* [[Shenzhen]]
* [[Shenzhen]]
;[[Czech Republic]]
;Czech Republic
* [[Prague]]
* [[Prague]]
;[[Mexico]]
;Mexico
* [[Mexicali]]
* [[Mexicali]]
* [[Tijuana]]
* [[Tijuana]]
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* [[Puebla]]
* [[Puebla]]
* [[San Luis Potosí]]
* [[San Luis Potosí]]
;[[Slovakia]]
;Slovakia
* [[Bratislava]]
* [[Bratislava]]
* [[Trenčín]]
* [[Trenčín]]
;[[Switzerland]]
;Switzerland
* [[Lucerne]]
* [[Lucerne]]
;[[Vietnam]]
;Vietnam
* [[Hanoi]]
* [[Hanoi]]


==Rankings==
== Rankings ==
In 2019, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked City University of Seattle's bachelor's degree programs as a "Best Online Bachelors Degree". The publication also ranked CityU as a "Best Online Program for Veterans".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/city-university-of-seattle-234915 |title=Ranking |website=www.usnews.com|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>
In 2019, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked City University of Seattle's bachelor's degree programs as a "Best Online Bachelors Degree". The publication also ranked CityU as a "Best Online Program for Veterans".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/city-university-of-seattle-234915 |title=Ranking |website=www.usnews.com|access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref>


==Notable alumni and faculty==
== Notable alumni and faculty ==
* [[Bruce Harrell]], Current Mayor of Seattle
* [[Bruce Harrell]], Current Mayor of Seattle
* [[Calvin Ayre]], Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the [[Calvin Ayre Foundation]]
* [[Calvin Ayre]], Canadian billionaire and founder of Bodog Entertainment Group and the [[Calvin Ayre Foundation]]
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* [[Mohamed Fahmy]], Canadian-Egyptian journalist with [[CNN]] and [[Al Jazeera English]]
* [[Mohamed Fahmy]], Canadian-Egyptian journalist with [[CNN]] and [[Al Jazeera English]]


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.cityu.edu Official website]
* [http://www.cityu.edu/ Official website]


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Revision as of 07:24, 16 November 2022

Not to be confused with Seattle University.
City University of Seattle
MottoWhat's It Going To Take? We're Here to Get You There.
TypePrivate university
Established1973
Parent institution
National University System
PresidentRandy Frisch
Academic staff
900+
Students6,755[1]
Location
Seattle
,
Washington
,
US
CampusUS, Canada, Mexico, Europe, China
AffiliationsNational University System
Websitewww.cityu.edu

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a private university in Seattle, Washington. In 2016–17, CityU enrolled 6,755 students worldwide. The university consists of the School of Business and Management, The School of Education and Leadership, The School of Technology and Computing, The School of Health and Social Sciences, and Washington Academy of Languages. CityU of Seattle offers campus education around the world and online education. CityU is part of the National University System, a private nonprofit university system.

History

City University was established in 1973 as City College by Dr. Michael A. Pastore to provide higher education for working adults. First opened in rented office space in the Lyon Building in downtown Seattle,[2] over the years, the school has expanded its locations worldwide and negotiated partnerships with other educational institutions to offer certificate and degree programs. As of 2014, City University of Seattle has graduated more than 50,000 students worldwide.

Accreditation

City University of Seattle is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The School of Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).[3] City U's Project Management degree programs are accredited by the Project Management Institute.

City University of Seattle's School of Technology and Computing has an ABET accredited program – the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.[4]

Campuses

City University is headquartered in the Belltown area of downtown Seattle. CityU has campuses around the world.

Canada
China
Czech Republic
Mexico
Slovakia
Switzerland
Vietnam

Rankings

In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked City University of Seattle's bachelor's degree programs as a "Best Online Bachelors Degree". The publication also ranked CityU as a "Best Online Program for Veterans".[5]

Notable alumni and faculty

References

  1. ^ "University Fast Facts".
  2. ^ Schulz, Blaine (January 25, 1984). "'City U' Puts Emphasis On Computer Skills". The Seattle Daily Times. Newsbank. p. H2.
  3. ^ "Current Accredited Programs and Members". ACBSP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "Ranking". www.usnews.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.

External links

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