The National Hispanic University

The National Hispanic University is a model university for providing accessible and affordable quality education for underserved students.  Through innovation, engagement, and student-centered learning, The National Hispanic University, an accredited four-year private university, is fostering successful academic and economic futures for it’s students.

National Hispanic University announces that President Clinton will advise Laureate International Universities network on social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. NHU offers students an opportunity to participate in a process that is personalized and that has been designed to educate, enlighten and empower individuals. Students are provided with an atmosphere where each person is valued, supported and encouraged toward reaching their utmost potential.

The National Hispanic University was established in 1981 to serve the needs of Hispanics, women, other minorities and other learners. The late 1960s witnessed the development of equal educational opportunities for Hispanics and other minorities, which became a major issue in higher education. In California, the University of California and the California State Universities established a number of programs to promote access t for Latinos to higher education.

Our Mission
The mission of The National Hispanic University (NHU) is to enable Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a professional career in business, education, or technology.

Courses Offered
Degree Programs

• Business Administration
• Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration

Computer Science

• Associate of Science Degree in Computer Networking
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems

Child Development

• Associate of Arts Degree in Child Development
• Certificate Program in Child Development with emphasis in:
• - Family Child Care
• - Teacher Assistant
• - Associate Teacher
• - Teacher
• - Master Teacher
• - Site Supervisor
• - Director

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development

• - Early Intervention Emphasis
• - Early Bi-Literacy Emphasis
• - School-Age Emphasis

Liberal Studies

• Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies with emphasis in:
• - Cross- Cultural Studies
• - Child Development

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Credential Option) with emphasis in:

• - Chicano/ Latino Studies
• - Child Development
• - Cross- Cultural Studies
• - Social Sciences and Social Issues

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (General Option) with emphasis in:

• - Chicano/ Latino Studies
• - Cross- Cultural Studies
• - Social Sciences and Social Issues
• - Translation and Interpretation

Mathematics and Science

• Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Science
• Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Science with Engineering Emphasis

Credential Programs

• Multiple Subject and Single Subject
• Multiple Subject with Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic
• Development Emphasis (BCLAD)
• Single Subject in English, Social Science, Mathematics and Science
• CLEAR Credential courses

Certificate Programs

• Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis (CLAD)  Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis (BCLAD)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Translation and Interpretation to prepare interpreters and translators in Spanish-English combination.
• Transfer Programs

Contact Details
THE NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY
14271 Story Road,
San Jose, CA 95127
408-254-6900
Official Website: http://www.nhu.edu/