MASHDOTS COLLEGE, an independent non-sectarian institution of higher
education founded in 1992 in California, offers quality undergraduate
education in selected fields and career-related certificate programs.
Through its academic and co curricular programs, the College provides rich
educational opportunities which relate to both the academic and personal
development of its students.
Mashdots College has been established in honor of Saint Mesrob Mashdots, founder of the first Armenian school, inventor of the
Armenian alphabet, and original translator of the Bible into Armenian. Among
the aims of the College is the commitment to propagate the rich Armenian
heritage through the preparation of teachers, as well as leaders for community
organizations.
The basic intention of the Board of Trustees of Mashdots
College is to offer quality education in the centuries old tradition of
Armenian higher education. Within this tradition, the Board is dedicated to
assisting faculty and administrators to facilitate the discovery, advancement
and dissemination of knowledge, as well as developing good character and
effective citizenship. In this perspective, the Board is committed to
academic programs which meet the needs of the Armenian community in the United
States. The Board has identified those needed programs as being Armenian
studies, teacher education, computer education and other career-related
programs.
