Institutional Accreditation
California Baptist University is institutionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The most current Action Report and further information regarding our accreditation cycle can be found here. CBU confers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
CBU's next WSCUC accreditation visit is scheduled for Spring 2025.
For more information on CBU's reaffirmation of accreditation:
Academic Accreditations & Memberships
CBU's various schools and colleges hold accreditations and memberships from organizations related to their specific disciplines.
College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design
The CAVAD Master of Architecture program currently maintains accreditation with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Work
CBU’s Bachelor of Social Work program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation.
Candidacy for a baccalaureate social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it has made progress toward meeting criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. A program that has attained Candidacy has demonstrated a commitment to meeting the compliance standards set by the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, but has not yet demonstrated full compliance.
Students who enter programs that attain Candidacy in or before the academic year in which they begin their program of study will be retroactively recognized as having graduated from a CSWE- accredited program once the program attains Initial Accreditation. Candidacy is typically a three-year process and attaining Candidacy does not guarantee that a program will eventually attain Initial Accreditation. Candidacy applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact the CSWE Accreditation Staff.
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
The Counseling Psychology curriculum is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS) as meeting the state of California’s MFT and PCC licensure requirements.
Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology
The SPP program is approved as having met the educational requirements for Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP).
Master of Social Work
The MSW program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
The CBU PsyD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), on contingency through the following date: September 28th, 2026.
Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.orgWeb: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
CBU's nursing program offered by CBU's College of Nursing is approved by the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at California Baptist University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at California Baptist University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
The A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by CAPTE is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
The Radiologic Sciences program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program is also accredited by the California Department of Public Health- Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program offered by CBU's Department of Allied Health Professions is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the CBU Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
California Baptist University, Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. It also holds a silver membership with the Association of Accredited Public Health Programs (AAPHP).
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at California Baptist University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
Credential programs offered by CBU’s Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Approval has been obtained for preliminary teaching credentials (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, and Extensive Support Needs), and pupil personnel services credentials (School Psychology and School Counseling).
Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business
CBU's Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Information on Jabs School student achievement can be found here.
Accredited programs include:
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science, Accounting
Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, BSBME
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Biomedical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Chemical Engineering, BSChE
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Chemical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Civil Engineering, BSCE
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Civil Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Electrical & Computer Engineering, BSECE
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Electrical and Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Mechanical Engineering, BSME
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Mechanical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Computer Science, BCS
Through the College of Engineering at California Baptist University the Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.
Construction Management, BS
CBU's bachelor degree program in construction management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
California Baptist University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
University Memberships
The university is a member of the American Association of Higher Education, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.
California Baptist University is incorporated under the laws of the State of California as a university of liberal arts authorized to grant the degrees of Associate of Science, Bachelor of Applied Theology, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, , Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Music, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Social Work, Education Specialist, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Public Administration, Doctor of Social Work.
More Information
For information about the procedure for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing for specific programs, you may contact the College or School listed in the CBU Directory.
For information about the procedure for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing for the University, and accreditation in general, you may address inquiries to the Accreditation Liaison Officer at ALO@calbaptist.edu.
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