This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENGL1230 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENGL1130 or 1130E. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-AE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Tronti, Jennifer
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-FE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online STAFF, STAFF
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-DE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online STAFF, STAFF
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-GE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Fabris, Shaley C.
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-CE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online May, Carolyn M.
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-BE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Schneider, Thomas R.
Fall 2026 ENGL1130-HE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Brook, Tiffany
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-FE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-DE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-CE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-BE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-AE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-HE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1130-GE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1130-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1130-CE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1130-BE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENGL1230 or 1230E. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-BE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Youngren, Selina Brigette
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-HE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online STAFF, STAFF
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-GE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online STAFF, STAFF
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-CE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online STAFF, STAFF
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-KE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Donnelly, Emma Katelen
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-IE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Trammell, Jeanette T.
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-AE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Beimford, Adeleigh P.
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-JE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Morris, Brian Richard
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-FE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Fisher, Erin Lynne
Fall 2026 ENGL1230-DE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online White, Guy E.
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-AE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-LE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-KE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-JE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-IE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-HE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-GE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-FE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-DE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-CE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Spring 2027 ENGL1230-BE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-GE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-FE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-DE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-CE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 ENGL1230-BE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course introduces the student to the concepts of personal leadership and helps identifies the skills and strategies that the student may employ to effectively lead. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 LDST3300-BE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Osadchuk, Michael
Fall 2026 LDST3300-AE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Marquez, Jessica C
Summer 2027 LDST3300-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 LDST3300-CE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 LDST3300-BE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

Students will review their personal and professional development based upon their baccalaureate experiences at California Baptist University. Students will evaluate their growth and development through the program, identify their relative strengths and areas for growth, and develop a personal development plan. Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection and ability to make judicious, relevant and insightful applicants and professional judgment from their cumulative undergraduate experience. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 IDST4980-AE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online Zeidan, Effat
Spring 2027 IDST4980-AE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
Summer 2027 IDST4980-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF
 

*Students must choose THREE areas of emphasis, and each area of emphasis must include:

  • Four courses
  • Minimum of 12 units, 9 of which must be upper division

 

*Students may choose only TWO areas of emphases by completing the following for each emphasis:

  • Six courses
  • Minimum of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division

 

List of Areas of Emphasis

Students may choose areas of emphasis in each of the following areas:

  • Accounting (ACC)
  • Business Administration (minimum 9 units of BUS, additional units can be taken from ACC and MKT)
  • Christian Ministries (APT, CST, ICS)
  • Communication Studies (COM, JRN, PRL)
  • Computer Information Technology (CIT)
  • Criminal Justice (CJS)
  • Cybersecurity (CYB)
  • Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
  • English (ENG)
  • Graphic Design and Digital Media (GDM)
  • Healthcare Administration and Management (minimum 9 units of HCA, additional units can be taken from HSC)
  • History (HIS)
  • Human Services (HMS)
  • Kinesiology (KIN)
  • Marketing (MKT)
  • Organizational Leadership (LDR)
  • Psychology (PSY)
  • Political Science (POL)
  • Public Health (HSC)
  • Sociology (SOC)

Christian studies courses (6 units)

cbu campus

Online General Education

In addition to completing major courses, students are also required to complete general education requirements in order to earn a bachelor's degree.

See General Education Requirements

*Curriculum subject to change.