Academic Structure

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Ecology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Neurobiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education Minor (ITEP/VISTA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology 
  • Minor in Biology
  • Master of Science in Biotechnology (4+1 Program) 
  • Master of Science in Biotechnology

DEPARTMENT OF CLINCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in English with an Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
  • Minor in English
  • Minor in Journalism and Digital Media
  • English Subject Matter Preparation (Teaching Credential)

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY and POLITICAL SCIENCE

  • Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science
  • Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science with an Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
  • Minor in History and Political Science
  • Minor in Pre-Law Studies
  • Minor in Public Policy

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health and Human Performance
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Health Professions
  • Minor in Kinesiology

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Concentration in Worship Leadership
  • Bachelor of Music Pre-Teacher Certification (Music Education)
  • Minor in Music

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) 
  • Post-Master Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (CNS) (This program is in teach-out and no longer accepting applicants.)
  • Post-Master Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNP) 

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS 

  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Education Minor (ITEP/VISTA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with an Education Minor (ITEP/VISTA)
  • Minor in Chemistry
  • Minor in Mathematics
  • California Teaching Credential Preparation in Mathematics

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Bachelor or Arts in Psychology (Professional Studies) 
  • Minor in Psychology
  • Minor in Psychology (Professional Studies) 

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Minor in Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Minor in Public Health
  • Minor in Social Work
  • Minor in Sociology

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS

  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Stage and Screen Acting/Directing Concentration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Concentration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Technical Design Concentration
  • Minor in Theatre

THE CORE CURRICULUM/GENERAL EDUCATION 

  • The Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate General Education)
  • General Education Curriculum (Professional Studies)

ARTS AND HUMANITIES 

  • Minor in Art
  • Vanguard University Scholars Program 

PATTY ARVIELO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION (Launching Fall 2024)

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Professional Studies) 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Management (Professional Studies) 
  • Minor in Business
  • Optional Concentrations in
    • International Business
    • Management
    • Organizational Psychology

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Communication Studies 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Film and Visual Storytelling
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Health Communication 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Public Relations
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentration in Technology and Emerging Media
  • Minor in Communication
  • Minor in Public Relations
  • Minor in Sports Media

DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 

  • Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES

  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
  • Minor: Elementary Education

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood with a Concentration in Special Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood with a Concentration in STEM/STEAM
  • Certificate in Early Childhood
  • Certificate in Transitional Kindergarten
  • Minor: Early Childhood Education (Professional Studies) 
  • Minor: Liberal Studies (Professional Studies) 

DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE EDUCATION 

  • California Preliminary Credential Program
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Teacher Advancement Program 

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY 

DEPARTMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE THEOLOGY 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Biblical Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in General Christian Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Intercultural Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Pastoral Leadership Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Youth Leadership
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Concentration in Ministry and Leadership (Professional Studies)
  • Minor in Theology
  • Minor in Women and Justice
  • Anti-Human Trafficking Certificate 

DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE THEOLOGY   

  • Master of Arts in Leadership Studies
  • Master of Arts in Theology