# Sofia University: Undergraduate, Graduate, Masters and Certificate Programs in Palo Alto and Costa Mesa CA

> Sofia is California's leader in transformative education\. Earn a undergrad or grad degree online or on\-campus\.

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## Pages
- [Commencement Ceremony Information](https://www.sofia.edu/student-resources/commencement/): Celebrate the Class of 2026 at Sofia University's in\-person commencement ceremony\. Join the joyous occasion in Costa Mesa, California, You may also complete the commencement application, and order your cap and gown\!
- [Exploring the Maternal Experience Through Research](https://www.sofia.edu/the-presidents-research-grant-on-motherhood/)
- [Global Engagement](https://www.sofia.edu/global-engagement/)
- [Sofia University Academic Calendar](https://www.sofia.edu/sofia-university-academic-calendar/)
- [Grants \& Scholarships](https://www.sofia.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/): Discover Sofia University's scholarships for new students at Palo Alto \& Costa Mesa campuses\. Achieve your academic goals with financial support, including the Moving Humanity Forward Scholarship for impactful change\-makers\. Apply now and transform lives\.

## Posts
- [Sofia University Featured at United Nations Event on  Youth Mental Health and Well\-Being](https://www.sofia.edu/updates/sofia-university-featured-at-united-nations-event-on-youth-mental-health-and-well-being/)
- [Sofia University Faculty Featured on Mindful Mondays Podcast: Mindfulness, Leadership \& Personal Growth\.](https://www.sofia.edu/updates/sofia-university-faculty-featured-on-mindful-mondays-podcast-mindfulness-leadership-personal-growth/)
- [Sofia University Featured in Orange County Business Journal](https://www.sofia.edu/updates/sofia-university-featured-in-orange-county-business-journal/)
- [When Love Fails: Dr\. Etel Leit’s TEDx Talk Resonates with Millions](https://www.sofia.edu/updates/when-love-fails-dr-etel-leits-tedx-talk-resonates-with-millions/)

## Blog Posts
- [The Neuroscience of Learning to Trust Yourself](https://www.sofia.edu/university-blog/the-neuroscience-of-learning-to-trust-yourself/)
- [Transmutation](https://www.sofia.edu/university-blog/transmutation/)
- [Calming the Monkey Mind](https://www.sofia.edu/university-blog/calming-the-monkey-mind/)
- [Couples and Perception – How You Can Improve Your Relationship\.](https://www.sofia.edu/university-blog/couples-and-perception-how-you-can-improve-your-relationship/)
- [What Makes Men \(And Women\) Happy? A 75\-Year Study’s Revelation](https://www.sofia.edu/university-blog/what-makes-men-and-women-happy-a-75-year-studys-revelation/)

## Faculty
- [Dale L\. Gooden, DHSc, EJD, MBA](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-members/dale-gooden/)
- [Shawishi T\. Haynes, PhD, EdD, FACHE](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-members/shawishi-haynes/)
- [Fadi Muheidat, PhD](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-members/fadi-muheidat/)
- [Megan Rose Woolever, Ph\. D](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-members/megan-rose-woolever-ph-d/)
- [Temitope Asade, MSIT, DBA Candidate](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-members/temitope-asade-msit-dba-candidate/)

## Student Stories
- [Dr\. Yon Walls](https://www.sofia.edu/student-stories/yon-walls/): Yon Walls graduated from Sofia University with her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2018 and obtained a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology in 2023\. This is her story\.
- [Elisa Sciscioli Keeler](https://www.sofia.edu/student-stories/elisa-keeler/): Elisa Sciscioli Keeler is the founder of Freeing Your Voice and the Music for Unity and Social Change Program, and co\-teacher of the Hidden Treasure Program at Light on the Hill Retreat Center\. 
- [Camila Alvarez Ospina](https://www.sofia.edu/student-stories/camila-ospina/): Camila Alvarez Ospina is a proud 2024 graduate of Sofia University's MBA program\.
- [Dr\. Paul Kiritsis](https://www.sofia.edu/student-stories/dr-paul-kiritsis/): Dr\. Paul Kiritsis is a licensed psychologist, and bestselling author of Tales of a Spiritual Sun\.
- [Dr\. Adriana Popescu](https://www.sofia.edu/student-stories/dr-adriana-popescu/): Dr\. Adriana Popescu is a licensed clinical psychologist and empowerment coach with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field\. 

## Leadership
- [Ann Truong, MBA, CPA, EA](https://www.sofia.edu/leadership/ann-truong/)
- [Donna Dulo, Ph\.D\.](https://www.sofia.edu/leadership/donna-dulo/)
- [Rumaana Khan, MA](https://www.sofia.edu/leadership/rumaana-khan/)
- [Dr\. Samila Amanyraoufpoor](https://www.sofia.edu/leadership/dr-samila-amanyraoufpoor/)
- [John Elfers, Ph\.D\.](https://www.sofia.edu/leadership/dr-john-elfers/)

## Board of Trustees
- [Miao Yang, M\.Ed\.](https://www.sofia.edu/board-of-trustees/miao-yang/)
- [Michael Zhu, CA, CPA](https://www.sofia.edu/board-of-trustees/michael-zhu/): Michael Zhu, CA, CPA, and holder of a BComm in Accountancy and Graduate Diploma from Concordia University, serves as a seasoned financial expert on our Board of Trustees\. As CFO of BEGC Holdings Ltd\. since 2017 and previously a partner, CFO, and senior analyst at various esteemed firms in Canada, his over two decades of experience in accounting, valuation, and business advisory provides vital financial insights\. Zhu's ongoing dedication to professional development, including his engagement in the Chartered Business Valuator Program, amplifies his valuable contributions\.
- [Allen Huang, Ph\.D\.](https://www.sofia.edu/board-of-trustees/allen-huang-ph-d/): Dr\. Allen Huang, with a Ph\.D\. in Education from the University of Alabama and a rich background in Special Education, has been an influential figure in the field of education\. Serving as President at the University of the West and later as Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs at UNC, he has made significant strides in educational leadership\. As President of Global Higher Education Consulting Group since 2009, and an advisor to the Beifang Group in China, Dr\. Huang's extensive experience shapes his vital role in multicultural education initiatives and innovative educational strategies\. His career as a teacher, researcher, and administrator adds depth to our Board of Trustees\.
- [Lei Fu, Msc, EE](https://www.sofia.edu/board-of-trustees/lei-fu/): Lei Fu, with her Master's Degree from Calgary University and a Bachelor's from Tsinghua University, brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry to our Board of Trustees\. Currently a Cloud Networking Engineer at Aviatrix System and previously a Principal Software Engineer at Fortinet and Technical Lead at Cisco Systems, she has been a driving force in cloud security infrastructure development\. Her active involvement in Bay Area educational circles further adds to her valuable perspective\.
- [Daniel Yu, Ph\.D\.](https://www.sofia.edu/board-of-trustees/dr-daniel-ping-yu/): Sofia University is honored to have Dr\. Daniel Ping Yu on our Board of Trustees\. With a Ph\.D\. and LL\.M in Asian and Comparative Law, he brings a rich background as an Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow at prominent institutions\. His leadership roles, including Executive Director at Columbia University and Independent Director for various organizations, coupled with his experience as a consultant, showcase his multifaceted expertise and commitment to law, business, and education\.

## Events
- [Awakened Lifestyle Expo August 22\-23](https://www.sofia.edu/events/awakened-lifestyle-expo-august-22-23/)
- [Sofia University Global Mental Health Conference 2026](https://www.sofia.edu/events/sofia-university-global-mental-health-conference-2026/)
- [On\-Campus Service \& Stewardship Event](https://www.sofia.edu/events/on-campus-service-stewardship-event-august-15/)
- [On\-Campus Service \& Stewardship Event](https://www.sofia.edu/events/on-campus-service-stewardship-event-august-22/)
- [Career Resource Center: Networking and Social Media](https://www.sofia.edu/events/career-resource-center-networking-and-social-media/)

## Courses
- [Master of Business Administration Online Program](https://www.sofia.edu/courses/mba-online-program/): The Master of Business Administration \(online\) \(MBAON\) degree program delivers comprehensive and well\-integrated business fundamentals and decision\-making instruction through a synchronous online learning environment\. This innovative course of study emphasizes developing deep self\-knowledge and emotional intelligence that benefits leaders across various business contexts\. The program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and transpersonal perspective necessary to foster an organizational culture of value\-driven, analytics\-based decision\-making in a competitive global strategic environment\.
- [Master of Business Administration](https://www.sofia.edu/courses/mba-in-business-administration/): The MBA with Work Integrated Learning \(WIL\) program offers a comprehensive education in business fundamentals and decision\-making, emphasizing self\-knowledge and emotional intelligence\. Graduates will gain the skills needed to promote analytics\-based, value\-driven decision\-making in a competitive global environment\.
- [MS in Computer Science](https://www.sofia.edu/courses/ms-in-computer-science/): The Master of Science in Computer Science \(MSCS\) STEM Program with Work Integrated Learning \(WIL\) at Sofia University is a rigorous and comprehensive graduate program\.
- [MA in Counseling Psychology \(Chinese Language\)](https://www.sofia.edu/courses/mcpc-chinese-language/): The program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and transpersonal perspective necessary to start or grow a career\.
- [Master of Business Administration \(Chinese Language\)](https://www.sofia.edu/courses/mba-chinese-language/): Sofia University's Master of Business Administration in Chinese \(MBAC\) program uniquely combines traditional business fundamentals with transpersonal psychology, creating an innovative approach to business education in partnership with Beijing Runzeyuan Education Technology Co\., Ltd\. The program is taught bilingually offering the best of both east and west\. By integrating core courses in leadership, management, and transpersonal psychology, the program fosters a deep understanding of human behavior, values, and leading in business\.

## Categories
- [Updates](https://www.sofia.edu/category/updates/)
- [Sofia Alumni](https://www.sofia.edu/category/sofia-alumni/)
- [Awards \& Recognition](https://www.sofia.edu/category/awards-recognition/)
- [Sofia Faculty \& Staff](https://www.sofia.edu/category/sofia-faculty-staff/)
- [Events](https://www.sofia.edu/category/sofia-events/)

## Blog Categories
- [General](https://www.sofia.edu/blog-categories/general/)

## Faculty Categories
- [PhD in Transpersonal Psychology in Chinese](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-member-categories/phd-transpersonal-psychology-in-chinese/)
- [Doctor of Business Administration in Chinese](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-member-categories/doctor-of-business-administration-in-chinese-faculty/)
- [Master of Business Administration in Chinese](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-member-categories/master-of-business-administration-in-chinese/)
- [Collaborators](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-member-categories/collaborators/)
- [MA in Counseling Psychology in Chinese](https://www.sofia.edu/faculty-member-categories/ma-counseling-psychology-chinese/)

## Event Categories
- [In\-Person](https://www.sofia.edu/event-categories/in-person/)

## Categories
- [Doctorates \(Chinese\)](https://www.sofia.edu/categories/doctorates-chinese-psychology/)
- [Doctorates \(Chinese\)](https://www.sofia.edu/categories/doctorates-chinese-business-administration/)
- [Masters \(Korean\)](https://www.sofia.edu/categories/masters-korean-psychology/)
- [Masters \(Chinese\)](https://www.sofia.edu/categories/masters-chinese-business-administration/)
- [Masters \(Chinese\)](https://www.sofia.edu/categories/masters-chinese-psychology/)

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