Vanguard University of Southern California

Accounting

Accounting is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Anti-Human Trafficking

A 12-unit undergraduate certificate housed in the Department of Theology, taught in both Traditional Undergraduate and Professional Education formats and associated with the academic minor in Women and Justice.

Biblical Studies

The BA in Theology with a concentration in Biblical Studies is designed to help prepare you to share and communicate the word of God effectively, relevantly, and powerfully to those around you. You will acquire tools and skills through in-depth study of Scripture and the biblical languages

Biology

Offered by the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, with optional concentrations in Biomedical Science, Ecology, and Neurobiology.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Business Administration

Business Administration is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Business Administration (Professional Education)

Professional Education (adult/degree-completion) delivery of the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Clinical Psychology

The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology prepares students to serve as Christian mental health professionals. The degree fulfills all academic requirements set forth by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), with additional coursework available toward Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC/LPCC) licensure.

Communication

The Department of Communication offers a B.A. in Communication with concentrations in Film and Visual Storytelling, Public Relations, and Technology and Emerging Media.

Computer Science

Computer Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Criminal Justice (Professional Education)

Professional Education (adult/degree-completion) delivery of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Certificate consists of 27 units, with more than 15 units to be completed at Vanguard University.

Early Childhood Education

Offered with optional concentrations in Special Education and STEM/STEAM and an Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) for PK-3.

Education

The Master of Arts in Education is offered with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction (with or without a preliminary teaching credential), Educational Leadership, and Early Childhood Education with a PK-3 preliminary credential. The program equips effective educators to bring love and wisdom to their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

English

English is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

History and Political Science

History and Political Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The Industrial/Organizational Psychology Certificate provides training and skill in theoretical frameworks, consulting skills, assessments, and analytics for people in the strategic HR space through both course and lab work. This stand-alone certificate may be paired with the Talent & Leadership Development certificate toward an M.S. degree.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology develops advanced competencies in organizational practice, including people analytics, talent management, and leadership development, applying graduate-level research, critical thinking, and data analysis skills to organizational structures.

Kinesiology

Offered with concentrations in Health and Human Performance and in Pre-Health Professions.

Leadership Studies

The Master of Arts in Leadership Studies equips students for transformational leadership in their organizations, churches, and nonprofits within the global community, integrating best practices of real-world leadership with theology, culture, ethics, and spirituality.

Liberal Studies

The university-approved academic program for students seeking preparation to become an elementary school teacher; Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) pathways are available.

Management (Professional Education)

Professional Education (adult/degree-completion) Bachelor of Arts in Management offered by the Department of Business and Management.

Marketing

Marketing is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Ministry and Management

Bachelor of Arts combining theology and management coursework, offered by the Department of Undergraduate Theology.

Music (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree in music; an optional concentration in Worship Leadership is available.

Music (BM)

The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree (Pre-Teacher Certification / Music Education) designed to equip students to teach music and pursue professional music careers.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (Education and Leadership) is a dual-track program preparing the registered nurse for the roles of both Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader. Graduates are equipped to teach and to assume leadership roles in healthcare management, program development, and quality improvement processes.

Nursing

Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered by the Department of Nursing.

Professional Accountancy

The Master of Professional Accountancy prepares students for leadership roles in the accounting profession by emphasizing advanced knowledge and skills in accounting principles and practices. The curriculum is strategically designed to align with the content and structure of the CPA exam.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

The Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate prepares MSN- or DNP-prepared nurses for advanced practice as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners across the lifespan, integrating faith-based, holistic, evidence-based care.

Psychology

Psychology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Psychology (Professional Education)

Professional Education (adult/degree-completion) delivery of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Sociology

Sociology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Talent & Leadership Development

The Talent & Leadership Development Certificate provides training and skill in the strategic HR intervention work related to talent and leadership development, including performance management, succession planning, career pathing, and developing individual and group leadership.

Theatre Arts

Offered with concentrations in Musical Theatre, Stage and Screen Acting/Directing, and Technical Production.

Theology

The Master of Arts in Theology enhances a student's understanding of biblically-informed faith by providing a firm foundation in systematic theology, biblical studies, and applied theology, preparing students for ministry in the Church and serving as an academic platform for post-graduate studies.

Theology

Offered with concentrations including Biblical Studies, General Christian Studies, Intercultural Studies, and Pastoral Leadership Studies.

Theology (Professional Education)

Professional Education (adult/degree-completion) delivery of the Bachelor of Arts in Theology, with a concentration in Ministry and Leadership.

Transitional Kindergarten

Undergraduate certificate whose courses cover the core requirements the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires for a Child Development Permit; at least 12 units must be taken at Vanguard.