Empowering
Empowering Tomorrow’s
Changemakers
The first fully integrated private, nonprofit higher education system in the U.S. is opening a Partnership and Learning Centre in downtown Vancouver.
At The Community Solution Education System, we’re preparing a new generation of graduates to shape our communities for the better. Our six colleges and universities educate professionals to address some of society’s most pressing issues, empowering them to become advocates and leaders. They think globally and transform locally.
We’re opening a new Partnership and Learning Centre in downtown Vancouver that will:

Who Is The Community Solution Education System?
The Community Solution Education System is a nonprofit system of colleges and universities that work together to enhance the academic experience of students and positively impact our communities. Consisting of six colleges and universities across 11 metropolitan locations, we educate more than 13,580 annually.
We believe that focusing on cooperation instead of competition drives innovation and enhances the student experience. Through strategic partnerships, leveraging economies of scale, and embracing a collaborative culture, we’re able to create real, positive outcomes for our institutions, our students, and our communities.
Each of our unique institutions answers the call of a rapidly changing world by offering innovative educational experiences in critical fields such as education, medicine, psychology, law, business, social work, chiropractic, and more.
Six Unique Academic Institutions,
One Community


Children’s School



Science University

Western States
For more than 45 years, The Chicago School has been a leading university dedicated to training professionals for careers that enhance the health of individuals, organizations, and communities. By combining the four core elements of education, innovation, community, and impact, The Chicago School Approach provides students with a practical and solutions-oriented education in more than 40 academic programs.
Program Areas:
- General Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Psychology
- School Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Economics
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Educational Psychology and Technology
- Forensic Psychology
- Business Psychology
- Organizational Leadership
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Counselor Education and Supervision
- Criminology
Locations:
Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School champions a progressive approach to education, fostering a community rooted in social justice, inclusion, mutual respect, and understanding. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Pacific Oaks enjoys a diverse student body with students bringing their lived experience into the classroom. Graduates leave ready to transform fields such as education, social work, and family therapy with the belief that every individual possesses unique gifts and limitless potential.
Program Areas:
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Human Development
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Business and Management
- Teacher Credentialing
Locations:
Rooted in a mission to improve access to affordable legal education, The Colleges of Law prepares confident, capable legal professionals who are dedicated to serving their communities. Students are immersed in engaging, real-world learning environments in various tailored programs, allowing them to balance family and career commitments while pursuing their academic goals.
Program Areas:
- Juris Doctor
- Hybrid Juris Doctor
- Master of Business, Law and Technology
Locations:
Saybrook University develops graduates who are committed to humanistic ideals, holistic approaches to health, social responsibility, and positive social change across communities worldwide. Blending online and in-person experiences, Saybrook University’s pioneering approach equips students to lead meaningful initiatives in their fields.
Program Areas:
- Counseling
- Psychology and Clinical Psychology
- Transformative Social Change
- Integrative and Functional Nutrition
- Psychophysiology
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Integrative Social Work
Locations:
Kansas Health Science University is dedicated to addressing critical health care shortages across Kansas and beyond. It’s home to the state’s first college of osteopathic medicine in Kansas, which blends osteopathic principles, innovative technologies, and community-focused care. Dedicated to serving underserved communities with compassion and expertise, students gain integrated clinical experiences that prepare them to enhance health for diverse communities.
Program Areas:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Locations:
University of Western States is home to the world’s second-oldest chiropractic program and other integrated health care programs that emphasize evidence-informed practices, holistic approaches, and innovative research. Graduates become leaders in comprehensive health care and are ready to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to their communities and beyond.
Program Areas:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Chiropractic
- Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Locations:
What Will Your Impact Be?
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Whether you’re a student looking to complete your degree at home or a local leader seeking an impactful partnership, we’re ready to help you take the next step. Start by letting us know your goals.
Our new Vancouver Centre is set to be a hub for students and community leaders to connect and build relationships that positively impact our global community. Complete the form below to introduce yourself and learn more about our colleges and universities.