Message from the President

Dear Graduate Student:

Congratulations, and welcome to Chapman University! You are now a member of a supportive community of students and scholars ready to empower you with the guidance and resources you need to succeed on the road ahead. Every experience can provide a pathway for learning.

Our distinctive faculty members at Chapman are committed to the enrichment of our students’ learning through providing a personalized approach to education and hands-on learning opportunities, so you will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and real-world experience to launch your career with ingenuity and impact.

Through small classes, unique experiences and tailored guidance, you and your fellow students will be supported in your academic journeys and challenged to think differently as you come to find your unique place among a community that values intellectual curiosity.

This catalog of courses is a guide to help you develop your own creative and adaptive paths to knowledge at Chapman. Don’t hesitate to take classes that offer something new, different or unfamiliar to your perceived journey. Accepting the challenge of meeting new concepts is the essence of learning, and it will set you apart as a leader in your chosen field.

At Chapman, we want to prepare you not just to earn a living but to achieve the many rewards of a well-rounded life.

On behalf of the entire Chapman University faculty, please accept our best wishes. Let the journey begin.

Daniele C. Struppa
President