Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 112500
- Phone: (831) 479-6100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
78.28%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
78FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,354Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Christian Counseling Degree
The Christian counseling program at California Baptist University prepares students for careers as a non-licensed Christian counselor, administrator, lay ministry Christian counselor, advocate, case manager, or mental health services. The program focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Program courses include: pastoral studies, pastoral leadership, counseling psychology, crisis intervention, individual and group procedures, theological and spiritual counseling, and pastoral care. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.
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California Baptist University
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA
California Baptist University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Riverside, CA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. California Baptist University has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1260 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. CBU admits around 70 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 44 percent of students enrolled. Additional information from the admissions office can be found from CBU or by requesting information here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The California Baptist University Lancers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website.
Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California Baptist University offers a master's degree program in christian counseling.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Christian Counseling program at California Baptist University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Clergy
Description
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.88
- Average Annual Salary: $74630
Religious Workers, All Other
Description
All religious workers not listed separately.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students California Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, California Baptist University may offer services to students like:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
California Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling