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California Baptist University

California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504

Official telephone: (951) 689-5771
Toll-free telephone: (800) 782-3382
Fax number: (909) 351-1808

Website: www.calbaptist.edu



Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and early January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Four summer sessions of 8 weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: liberal studies, business administration, psychology
Majors with the lowest enrollment: mathematics, Spanish, communication arts
Average freshman GPA: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 18:1
Total faculty: 169 men, 170 women, 339 total
Full-time faculty: 88 men, 76 women, 164 total
Part-time faculty: 81 men, 94 women, 175 total
Graduation rate: 59% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, weekend college, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in behavioral science, biology, business administration, chemistry, Christian behavioral science, Christian studies, coaching, contemporary christian music, English, film literature, global studies, history, journalism and mass communication, kinesiology, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, speech, sports management, theater, and visual arts.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, nursing, engineering
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Focus On The Family Summer Institute.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Canada, Germany, France, Japan, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and several Asian and Mid-east countries.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at California St U--San Bernardino.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Theology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Behavioral Science
  • Christian Studies/Bible/Theology
  • Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
  • Christian Studies/Global Studies
  • Christian Studies/Theology/Church History
  • Christian Studies/Theology/Philosophy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • Early Childhood Intervention
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • English/Creative Writing
  • General Engineering
  • Graphic Design/Digital Media
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Instrumental Performance
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Journalism
  • Keyboard Accompanying
  • Kinesiology/Exercise Science
  • Kinesiology/Physical Education
  • Liberal Studies
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Music Education
  • Music/Music Education
  • Music/Music Performance
  • Music/Music Theory/Composition
  • Nursing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Philosophy
  • Piano Performance
  • Political Science/Public Administration
  • Pre-Dental
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Psychology
  • Psychology/Anthropology
  • Psychology/Christian Behavioral Science
  • Psychology/General Behavioral Science
  • Psychology/Social Work
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Sociology/General Behavioral Science
  • Sociology/Life-Span Development
  • Spanish
  • Theatre
  • Theory/Composition
  • Visual Arts
  • Vocal Performance

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
  • placement for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
  • credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate

DIPLOMAS OFFERED
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • Construction Management
 


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