Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our institution. At California University, we are proud of our 45-year legacy in language and international education, and even more excited about the future we’re building together.
As a college founded on global learning, we understand that 21st-century education must do more than inform; it must transform. Our mission is to empower students from all backgrounds to thrive in a rapidly changing world—academically, professionally, and personally. Through interdisciplinary programs that integrate applied psychology, communication, media, and emerging technologies, we prepare learners to lead purposeful change in their communities and careers.
We launched our graduate programs as a first step in a broader academic vision: to build a university that nurtures self-awareness, cultural intelligence, and career readiness. Our degrees are designed not only to equip students with knowledge but to help them master the tools and insights needed to navigate complexity and build meaningful lives.
What truly sets us apart is the passion and commitment of our entire community—students, faculty, and staff—who work together with purpose and shared values. At California University, success is not measured only by individual achievement, but by how we serve, uplift, and connect with others.
Whether you are a prospective student, parent, educator, or partner, I invite you to explore how California University can support your journey. We are honored to be part of your growth.
Warm regards,
Barbara Hecker, Ph.D. & J.D.
President
Golden Gate Language School’s mission is to offer to global learners first rate English language and communication skills with the most advanced sciences and technologies in a friendly and dynamic environment. We achieve our mission through multi-level evaluations of our faculty, institution and programs.
To inspire people around the globe through the power of self-awareness and communication.
• To assist all learners in attaining their academic and professional goals.
• To provide a high quality, up-to-date and effective curricula with a variety of course offerings.
• To empower all learners with first-rate English and communication skills while furthering the understanding of American culture.
• To maintain a safe and friendly atmosphere and effective student services that promote respect for the diversity and dignity of all learners.
• To promote international understanding by supporting social interaction among all program participants.
• To demonstrate our continued commitment to excellence in education.
• To uphold the highest standards of integrity in all areas of operation.
To achieve excellence, the college has implemented a self monitor process to continually enhance our educational quality and student experience. Here is the policy Self Monitoring.
This mission is achieved by meeting the following goals, which are the cornerstones of the academic programs:
Students will develop and demonstrate these abilities to integrate academic theory and practice, master technical and humanistic literacy, think critically, analytically, and creatively, and will apply this ability to the tasks of collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data; students will also develop self-learning and research capacity.
Students develop problem solving, communication and team work skills as well as the capacity of continuity of learning and self-improvement.
Students will develop and demonstrate a sense of social responsibility and engagement in the field of study. As part of their growth, students will develop and articulate the ethical standards which will guide their professional and personal lives.
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review the College’s catalog before signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you before signing an enrollment agreement.
Student Brochure 2024-2025
School Performance Fact Sheet (Master of Arts in Communication & Media)
School Performance Fact Sheet (Master of Science in Applied Psychology)
The institution’s most recent annual report submitted to the bureau
Any questions a student may have that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
BPPE Contact:
Address: 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Web site Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
Telephone and Fax #’s:
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
(916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, the following will happen:
An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.