About United States University
Accreditation and Approvals
United States University (USU) is accredited by the WASC, Senior College and University Commission and (WSCUC) located at: 1080 Marina Village Parkway Suite 500 Alameda, CA 94501
The Teacher Credentialing Programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) located at 651 Bannon St., Suite 600 Sacramento, CA 95811.
History
Founded in 1997 to provide a unique learning environment based on academic rigor, personal attention, and fulfilling the educational needs of underserved populations including the Hispanic and Latino communities in Southern California, USU is uniquely successful in serving its target population and attaining its academic and social missions.
The University, originally known as InterAmerican College, was founded by Dr. Reymundo Marin and Dr. Maria Viramontes de Marin. In 2009, InterAmerican College was accredited by the WASC, Senior College and University Commission and changed its status from a nonprofit to a for-profit institution. In April 2010, the Board of Trustees voted to change the university’s name to USU.
USU moved to its current facility from Chula Vista to the Mission Valley area in San Diego on July 5, 2016. Aspen Group, Inc. (AGI) assumed ownership of USU on December 1, 2017.
In 2025, USU moved its main campus to Sandy Springs, GA. The Multiple and Single Subject programs are CTC approved. All student teaching and internship placements are limited to California regardless of USU’s main campus location.
Mission
USU provides professional and personal educational opportunities, with special outreach to underserved groups. Through campus and online courses, the University offers affordable, relevant, accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
College of Education Mission
The mission of the College of Education (COE) at USU is to prepare reflective and critical educators and human service professionals, to lead in education, to practice civic responsibility, to exemplify intellectual curiosity, to conduct scholarship that advances knowledge and refines practice, to collaborate with local and global partners to forge more caring, just, and sustainable societies.
Core Values
- Affordability
- Diversity
- Quality
- Inclusiveness
- Integrity
- Life-Long Learning
Statement of Non-Discrimination
In accordance with federal, state, and university policies, USU does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, height, weight, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined by law, or any basis prohibited by law. The University is committed to non-discrimination in its educational services and employment delivery. To continue to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from members of all groups.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
- Effectively use information from academic and popular sources.
- Demonstrate cultural and global awareness as responsible citizens and professionals.
- Exhibit mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities within a discipline.
- Write effectively according to disciplines and/or audiences.
- Effectively express ideas and information verbally.
- Collaborate effectively as members and leaders of diverse teams.
- Apply quantitative analysis and techniques to address complex challenges.
- Integrate ethical principles in professional and civic life.
- Objectively analyze and evaluate issues in order to formulate judgments.