American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077-1599
United States
Telephone: 310-476-9777
URL: https://www.aju.edu
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Tamela Hawley
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. https://www.aju.edu/student-assessment-data
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: August 26, 2025
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1961
Undergraduate FTE: 131
Graduate FTE: 127
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Robbie Totten | Vice President of Academic Affairs/ ALO | rtotten@aju.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Larry Platt | Board Chair | lplattman@aol.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Robbie Totten | Vice President of Academic Affairs/ ALO | rtotten@aju.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Jay Sanderson | President | jay.sanderson@aju.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Jay Sanderson | President | jay.sanderson@aju.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Danielle Sassman | Associate Provost, Institutional Effectiveness | danielle.sassman@aju.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00274100 | American Jewish University | Los Angeles | Main Campus | Active |
| American Jewish University Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies | Beverly Hills | Additional | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy and Curriculum | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Advanced Certificate in Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
| Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Distance Learning | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
| Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
| EdD in Early Childhood Educational Leadership | Professional Doctorate | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Education | Masters | 1986 | On-Site |
| Jewish Education (Certificate) | Non-degree | 2018 | On-Site |
| Jewish Learning Experience Certificate | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
| Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2021 | Distance Education |
| Rabbinic Studies | Masters | 1996 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2025 | Interim Report |
| Spring | 2028 | Special Visit |
| Fall | 2031 | Offsite Review |
| Spring | 2032 | Accreditation Visit |