Corban University

Agriculture Science

The agriculture science degree provides students with the background to pursue a wide array of agricultural careers, including animal science, soils science, crop science, food science, farming, ranching, and scientific research.

Applied Business (Online)

The online undergraduate Applied Business degree prepares students to enter a variety of cutting-edge business careers. Students will be prepared to enter careers in data analytics, project management, marketing, human resources, and more, with a broad understanding of fundamental business concepts.

Applied Business (Online)

An online-only associate of applied business degree combining the online general education core with business requirements in management, accounting, economics, business law and biblical ethics, and human resources.

Biblical Hebrew

The Corban University-WWI partnership offers a 48-credit Graduate Certificate in Biblical Hebrew. The eight-month graduate certificate equips beginner-level participants with the skills necessary to translate the Old Testament directly into their native languages.

Biblical & Theological Studies (Online)

The online Biblical & Theological Studies major is designed to equip students academically and spiritually for lifelong discipleship and service in the church and the world. The major provides a functional knowledge of the content, interpretation, and application of biblical teaching and serves as an academic foundation for seminary or graduate studies.

Biology

The biology degree provides students with the background to pursue a wide array of future careers, which may include careers in medicine, public health, ecology, pharmaceutical sales, and scientific research. Electives allow students to tailor their program of study to meet the specific admission requirements of their chosen career or professional school.

Biology Education Secondary (Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's partnership with the Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Education majors from the Teachers College receive an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree once they complete the four-year program.

Business

An associate of arts degree in the Hoff School of Business combining the university's general education core with introductory business coursework in financial accounting, business analytics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration

The Hoff School of Business (HSB) Master of Business Administration is designed for Christians, emphasizing the application of a biblical worldview to the decisions of economic commerce, management of people, and stewardship of resources. Integrity is a theme that will run through the entire program. The MBA utilizes current business experience and case study methodology, challenging students to develop practical problem-solving skills.

Business Administration

The business program is designed for individuals who desire training and experience in the professional skills necessary to be successful leaders, managers, or workers in any enterprise, whether for-profit or not-for-profit. It emphasizes the application of a biblical world view to the decisions of economic commerce, management of people, and stewardship of resources.

Christian Leadership

The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is designed to prepare graduates to serve in a variety of leadership positions in ministry and community organizations, including as associate pastors, non-profit managers, parachurch leaders, Christian school teachers, and community service leaders. The degree has a total of 45-46 credits and consists of Bible, theology and Christian ministry courses.

Classical Hebrew

Offered through the Corban University-Whole Word Institute (WWI) partnership in Jerusalem, Israel. Students who complete the 48-credit Graduate Certificate in Biblical Hebrew may also choose to earn a Master of Arts in Classical Hebrew from Corban for an additional eight (minimum) graduate credit hours.

Classical Hebrew and Translation Consulting

Offered through the Corban University-Whole Word Institute (WWI) partnership in Jerusalem, Israel. Students who complete the 48-credit Graduate Certificate in Biblical Hebrew may choose to earn a Master of Arts in Classical Hebrew and Translation Consulting with specializations in Hebrew Teaching or Oral Bible Translation.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed for individuals who have a personal profession of faith in Christ and emphasizes the application of a biblical worldview to the professional practice of clinical counseling. This program of study is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program includes a 100-clock-hour practicum and a 600-clock-hour internship at a clinical mental health setting.

Communication

Students learn how to speak and write well, and how to use visual rhetoric in compelling ways. Classes cultivate portable skills such as creative problem solving, adaptive thinking, and textual analysis that keep students marketable in a rapidly changing environment.

Computer Science

The computer science program trains students to program machines through the development of new software. Most students will work as a developer, while some might consider graduate school to further their knowledge in a specific area.

Counseling Psychology

The undergraduate counseling psychology degree provides students with a strong foundation in understanding the world we live in, what guides human behavior, and how we can live biblically and successfully. Graduates are prepared biblically, theoretically, and practically for research, a wide array of people-helping work, ministry, and graduate school.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program is built on five pillars: biblical integration, ethics, teamwork, critical thinking skills, and communication. Career possibilities include law enforcement, criminal investigations, intelligence, crime scene technology, corrections, and parole and probation.

Divinity

The Master of Divinity is designed to train ministers who will serve as senior pastors, teaching pastors, missionaries, church planters, and in similar vocations. The degree has a total of 72 credits and consists of a Bible, theology and leadership core, with a church ministry concentration. The Master of Divinity provides in-depth of study in Bible and theology as well as additional training in cross-cultural awareness, counseling, and ministry philosophy.

Economics Education Secondary (Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's partnership with the Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Education majors from the Teachers College receive an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree once they complete the four-year program.

Education

This program is designed for education professionals who plan to pursue a Master of Science in Education degree. The program contains three tracks: Curriculum and Instruction, ESOL, and Principal License. Following degree completion, students will have articulated a biblical worldview and educational philosophy that informs their teaching and educational leadership.

Education

The education program is designed to provide a foundation for leadership in educational service, both in public and Christian schools. Following completion of all education program requirements, students receive a B.A. or B.S. degree, recommendation for a Preliminary Oregon Teaching License from Oregon's Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, and are eligible to apply for an ACSI Basic Teaching Certificate.

Educational Leadership

This program is designed for professional educators, ministry, and business leaders who are pursuing leadership opportunities within public, private, and non-academic organizations with a specific focus on administrators, directors, and those in ministry. This program meets state of Oregon requirements for a terminal degree program. The Corban Ed.D.

English

Students learn skills such as creative problem solving, adaptive thinking, textual analysis, and rhetorical discernment. The program prepares students who think from a biblical worldview, strive for professional excellence, and pursue a life that glorifies God through engagement in the creative arts.

English Education (Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's partnership with the Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Education majors from the Teachers College receive an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree once they complete the four-year program.

Exercise and Fitness Management

The Hoff School of Business MEFM program prepares recent graduates and working professionals to make a difference as innovative and effective leaders in their chosen kinesiology-related field. This 30-credit hour, interdisciplinary, online degree is rooted in a Christian perspective with course offerings in kinesiology and business administration.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology combines the fields of criminal justice and psychology to form a unique field of study that focuses on the analysis and assessment of adults and juveniles involved in legal cases and/or who may have mental health and chemical dependency issues. The degree provides preparation for careers in psychology (forensic), licensed counseling, research, and criminal justice.

General Studies

A general associate degree in the Department of Humanities built on Corban's biblical studies, communications, humanities, mathematics and sciences, and social sciences core requirements.

Health Science

An associate of science degree in the Department of Math and Sciences combining Corban's biblical education, communications, humanities, social science, and natural science core with specific health science coursework in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology, and medical terminology.

History

Students are challenged to memorize information, analyze theories, and draw reasoned conclusions, placing historical events within certain contexts so they can effectively interpret the past and explain its significance. As Christian scholars, the program seeks to integrate faith and knowledge in ways that glorify the Creator.

Intercultural Studies

Corban's intercultural studies program is grounded in the necessity to train disciple-makers who handle scripture accurately and winsomely in the social, cultural, linguistic, and religious contexts where Christ is not yet worshiped. Students complete core courses in the philosophy and theology of ministry, language learning, intercultural communication, and foundational concepts in the social sciences.

Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)

This online major must include courses from two or three academic areas with a minimum of 18 credit hours in each, nine of which must be upper division. A minimum of 20 upper-division credit hours are required in the Interdisciplinary major, and the proposal must be approved by the associate provost of online and nontraditional learning and the registrar.

Interdisciplinary Study

This major must include courses from two or three academic areas with a minimum of 18 semester hours in each, of which nine must be upper division. A minimum of 20 upper-division semester hours are required in the interdisciplinary major, and the proposal must be approved by the division chair of each academic discipline and the registrar.

Kinesiology

The kinesiology degree is designed to explore the relationship between the physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of health from a discipline and faith integration perspective. Graduates are prepared for professional opportunities within rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, corporate wellness programs, strength and conditioning facilities, and sport ministry.

Liberal Arts

The liberal arts program offers students the opportunity to develop portable concepts and skills necessary to be successful in any number of professions: curiosity, intellectual agility, the capacity to think critically and creatively, the capacity to communicate effectively, and the ability to understand the world in a holistic, culturally literate way.

Liberal Arts Degree for OSCI

Oregon Department of Corrections, Corban University and Paid In Full Oregon have partnered to bring a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program to the Oregon State Correctional Institution. The degree is intended to give students an opportunity to develop the general skills necessary to serve others in the areas of psychology, social service, and leadership.

Mathematics (B.A.)

The mathematics department views the study of mathematics as a means of understanding God's creation and using those findings in science and technology. A degree in mathematics serves as preparation for careers in fields such as engineering, statistical research, computer science, and education.

Mathematics (B.S.)

The mathematics department views the study of mathematics as a means of understanding God's creation and using those findings in science and technology. A degree in mathematics serves as preparation for careers in fields such as engineering, statistical research, computer science, and education.

Mathematics Education Secondary (Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's partnership with the Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Education majors from the Teachers College receive an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree once they complete the four-year program.

Media Arts

The media arts program inspires students to develop their creative potential and produce and deliver great content in various media formats, with concentrations in film studies and creative media. The major culminates in internships and a student-focused senior capstone course that requires a finished portfolio of work.

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry program is a post-graduate professional degree designed to help ministry leaders integrate biblical and theological truth with disciplined reflection and ministry praxis. Building on a foundation of graduate studies in Christian thought, Bible, and ministry, the D.Min. program provides students the opportunity to undertake advanced study in personal and ministry formation.

Ministry

The School of Ministry offers a ministry major that trains students seeking full-time Christian service in a wide variety of local church, parachurch, and community ministries. The program focuses on a philosophy of shepherding and care, meeting people's needs by discipling them in the Word, and communicating the truths of Scripture.

Ministry: Kairos Accelerated Program

The Kairos program is an accelerated option that allows students to complete a Corban bachelor's degree and an M.Div. degree in five years total. Ministry majors receive the focused training and experience needed to begin effective lifelong vocational ministry.

Music

The music curriculum begins with a common core of courses for all music majors and offers students a flexible program of study built on a solid foundation of musicianship. Graduates from this program typically work in music ministry, teaching, accompanying, and missions.

Nursing

The nursing program is designed around a biblical, Christian perspective and worldview of health and caring for those in need of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Upon successful completion of the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the student is qualified to take the national examination for licensure as a registered nurse.

Paraprofessional Educator

With Corban University's biblical education core as its foundation, the associate of arts degree is designed to prepare candidates for a supporting role in the pre-K-12 classroom. Specific education coursework has been chosen to meet federal requirements for highly qualified classroom assistants.

Primary Education (Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's partnership with the Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Education majors from the Teachers College receive an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree once they complete the four-year program.

Primary Elementary Education (International Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's global partnership with Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Students who enroll in the International Teachers College pursue an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree; see the Corban University & Universitas Pelita Harapan Program Handbook for details.

Psychology (Online)

The online psychology degree provides students with a strong foundation of the world in which we live, what guides human behavior, and how we can live biblically. The degree prepares students for a variety of careers in social science, human behavior, and leadership.

Public Administration

The Hoff School of Business MPA program equips graduates for successful careers in public service leadership. Its location in Salem, Oregon-the state capital-gives students access to real-time case studies, field experts, and a cohort of like-minded public servants.

Secondary English (International Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's global partnership with Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Students who enroll in the International Teachers College pursue an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree; see the Corban University & Universitas Pelita Harapan Program Handbook for details.

Secondary Math (International Teachers College, Universitas Pelita Harapan)

Offered through Corban's global partnership with Universitas Pelita Harapan in Tangerang, Indonesia. Students who enroll in the International Teachers College pursue an accredited Corban University Bachelor of Education degree; see the Corban University & Universitas Pelita Harapan Program Handbook for details.

TESOL

A certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages offered through the School of Ministry. The TESOL Certificate must be earned in conjunction with a major or a minor to satisfy requirements for a bachelor's degree.