Ventura County Schools

Ventura County Relocation Information: Below you will find a list of schools in Ventura County, California. The list is divided into three parts which are Universities and Colleges, Public Schools and Private School. Links will provide access to the main web site for each school system. If you are moving to Ventura County and want to know more about different neighbhorhoods and communities and real estates please give us a call at 805.640.8354 or send us and e-mail with your questions and comments.

Universities and Colleges

California State University Channel Islands. California State University Channel Islands, Ventura County's first four-year public university, opened in 2002. The newest and 23rd campus in the California State University system welcomed its first class of freshmen in fall 2003. As a new and growing campus, CSU Channel Islands is in a unique position for a public university. While the University benefits from the strengths of the CSU system - the largest public-education system in the nation - it is also able to focus on individual students, many of whom see themselves as their professors do, as pioneers blazing a trail. "Student-centered learning" embodies a University philosophy that emphasizes meeting the needs of each student.

Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, the 670-acre campus rests at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains, halfway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The main entrance winds through agricultural fields, orchards, and rocky foothills leading to dramatic Spanish-revival architecture, built in the 1930s as part of FDR's Works Project Administration program. The sprawling structures with their red-tiled roofs reflect California's past, from the landmark Bell Tower that pays homage to a nearby mission to the Catalina and Malibu tile work on the fountains that decorate many of the 29 courtyards.

The early 20th-century structures have been updated to house a state-of-the-art 21st century University. Engineers at CSU Channel Islands won a "Project of the Year" award for successfully turning what was originally a state hospital into a "beautiful university campus." Anacapa Village, apartment-style student housing designed to emulate the Spanish-style architecture, was built in August 2004. Construction of the John Spoor Broome Digital Teaching Library began in the fall of 2005, and upon completion will provide students with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility.

Cal State Channel Islands offers 18 majors (art, biology (B.A., B.S.), business, chemistry (B.A., B.S.) computer science, economics, English, environmental science & resource management, history, information technology (through Extended Education), liberal studies, mathematics, psychology, sociology, Spanish and multiple- and single-subject and special education teaching credentials). Courses are taught by an outstanding, world-class faculty, which includes 60 full-time professors and approximately 145 lecturers.

Ventura Community Colleges

California Lutheran University - Cal Lutheran is dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies at the undergraduate and graduate level. A highly acclaimed university, CLU’s intimate size and beautiful location create the perfect setting for lively debate, a diverse curriculum and a learning environment that values the individual.

California State University at Northridge. California State University, Northridge is a vibrant, diverse university community of nearly 28,000 students and more than 3,300 faculty and staff, sited on a 353-acre campus in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. As you explore the university's website, you will find ample evidence of Cal State Northridge's commitment to the educational and professional goals of students, and its extensive service to the community.

Oxnard College. Oxnard College is dedicated to the philosophy of providing educational programs that develop individual abilities, strengthen human relationships, enhance community life, and heighten global consciousness. We recognize that the process of education is a process of exploration that depends on mutual responsibility.

The College schedules programs that reflect changing local, national, and international needs. Dedicated professionals create an environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, nurtures learning, and develops an understanding of society and how individuals can influence its workings. The students develop self-understanding, pursue educational objectives, and ultimately stand accountable for their own progress.

Oxnard College celebrates diversity and cultural understanding at all levels throughout the campus. Cultural and aesthetic activities are also relevant in today's society and are to be fostered. The College strives to provide open-access to educational opportunities so that every adult, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, or ethnic socioeconomic, cultural or educational background shall have the opportunity for appropriate education to fulfill his or her potential.

Oxnard College looks to the past to understand the present in order to produce a more successful future. It strives to be innovative and responsive to the educational needs and demands of society in an atmosphere of shared governance, mutual respect, and trust. Oxnard College is responsive not only to community needs but also to the needs of our larger society.

University of California at Santa Barbara. As the continuing education division of the University of California at Santa Barbara, UCSB is open to all adults who seek professional and personal development. Courses are offered year-round, with evening and weekend classes designed to fit into your busy schedule. We have convenient locations in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. UCSB Extension's instructors are experts in their fields. They are working professionals from the community who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Our classes offer the quality education you would expect from the University of California. Students can take just one course or pursue a comprehensive certificate program. In either case, students receive up-to-the-minute training necessary to remain competitive in today's volatile job market. With subject areas ranging from education to business, from art to technology, students are sure to find a class to meet your needs. See what we have to offer. UCSB Ventura Center,3585 Maple Street, Suite 112, Ventura, CA 93003, Ph: (805) 644-7261

Ventura College. The Ventura County Community College District is a partner in the 109-campus California Community College system. The District's three colleges offer programs in general education for transfer to four-year universities, occupational and vocational fields, developmental programs, guidance assistance, community service and continuing education and provide opportunities to engage in co-curricular campus activities. Ventura County Community College District,333 Skyway Drive Camarillo, California 93010, Phone: 805-384-8300