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California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    63%
  • Majors Available
    107
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Retention Rate
    73%


AP Credit Policy

Students who score three (3) or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam will receive three units of lower division credit for the equivalent course. AP scores and related credit hours awarded are provided in the CBU catalog. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of the University Registrar for additional information. More information about Advanced Placement in general is available on the College Board web site at www.apcentral.collegeboard.com.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33ART1XX
3-D Art and Design33ART1XX
Art History36ART 241 & ART 242
Biology34BIO 143 & BIO 143L
Calculus AB34MAT 245
Calculus BC34MAT 255
Chemistry34CHE 115/L
Chinese Language and Culture36CHI 115 & CHI 125
Comparative Government and Politics33POL 255
Computer Science A33EGR 120
Computer Science Principles33CIS1XX
Drawing33ART 204
English Language and Composition33ENG 113
English Literature and Composition33ENG 201
Environmental Science33ENV1XX
European History33HIS1XX
French Language and Culture56FRE 215 & FRE 225
36FRE 115 & 125
46FRE 125 & FRE 215
German Language and Culture36Foreign Language I & II
Human Geography33Elective
Italian Language and Culture36Foreign Language I & II
Japanese Language and Culture36Foreign Language I & II
Latin36LAT 115 & LAT 125
Macroeconomics33BUS 218
Microeconomics33BUS 217
Music Theory33MUS 114
Physics 134PHY1XL
Physics 234PHY1XL
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34Physics Lab Science
44PHY 203
Physics C: Mechanics34Physics Lab Science
44PHY 201
Pre-Calculus33MAT 135
Psychology33PSY 213
Spanish Language and Culture56SPA 213 & SPA 223
46SPA 125 & SPA 213
36SPA 115 & SPA 125
Spanish Literature and Culture33SPA 1XX
Statistics33STA 144
United States Government and Politics33POL 213
United States History36HIS 213 & HIS 223
World History: Modern33HIS 215


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Actuarial Science
    • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
    • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
    • Anthropology, Other
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Statistics, General
    • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art/Art Studies, General
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
    • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • B

    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
    • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
  • C

    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemistry, General
    • Christian Studies
    • Civil Engineering, General
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Communication Management and Strategic Communications
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Software Engineering
    • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
    • Construction Engineering
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Creative Writing
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
    • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • D

    • Data Analytics, Other
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Education, General
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Engineering, General
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Environmental Science
    • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • F

    • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
    • Finance, General
    • Forensic Chemistry
    • Forensic Psychology
  • G

    • Graphic Design
  • H

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    • History, General
    • Human Services, General
  • I

    • Illustration
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    • Information Technology
    • Interior Design
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • J

    • Journalism
  • K

    • Keyboard Instruments
  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • M

    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    • Missions/Missionary Studies
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music Technology
    • Music Theory and Composition
    • Music, General
  • N

    • Nursing Practice
    • Nutrition Sciences
  • O

    • Organizational Leadership
  • P

    • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
    • Performance and Sport Psychology
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Philosophy
    • Photography
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Physician Assistant
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Pre-Art Therapy
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Health, General
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • S

    • School Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Sustainability Studies
  • V

    • Voice and Opera
  • W

    • Worship Ministry

Need Help Choosing a Major?

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Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program
  • Weekend College


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