Online Degree at California Baptist University

About California Baptist University Online

California Baptist University has joined the online education development trend in higher education and is now offering a master's degree online.

California Baptist University recognizes the necessity of providing the best possible training for mature individuals who have an interest in driving change in the field of human differences and spending their lives fulfilling their mission to help others.

The Master's in Disability Studies online at California Baptist University has been designed to offer high-quality education and convenience through distance learning.

Beyond preparing professionals to lead, establish and shape disability programs, ministries and policies, CBU's MA in Disabilities Studies prepares graduates to challenge and change the way society and organizations relate to people with disabilities.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

California Baptist University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Accreditation

California Baptist University is an educational leader in missionary work, strategy and outreach.

Combining theory, evaluation and experiential learning, the MA in Disability Studies online program prepares leaders and thinkers to challenge and change the way communities, organizations, government agencies and religious institutions interact and engage with people experiencing disability.

The master's degree at CBU will prepare our graduates for a multitude of positions, including Disability Program Directors, Leaders with Disabilities, Disability Ministry Directors, Disability Policy Makers, College and University experts - teaching disability studies or leading disability programs, as well as building a firm foundation leading to a doctoral degree in the field.

Why Choose California Baptist University Online?

Benefits of the CBU Online program include:

Benefits of the CBU Online program include:
Leadership - Since 1950, California Baptist University has committed to being a leader in the great undertaking of fulfilling the Christian mission through knowledge, service to others

• CBU is the only Southern Baptist higher education institution on the West Coast.CBU is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention and is fully accredited. 
• The Master's in Disability Studies is one of the very few master's programs of this sort in the nation.

Degree Prestige and Value - A graduate degree from California Baptist University will always carry great value and recognition.

• The MDS program is delivered entirely online and is an extension of the academic offerings delivered on-campus. Students from 37 states and 34 foreign countries can proudly call themselves CBU alumni.
• California Baptist University graduates are continuously committed to following and teaching the loving message of Jesus Christ in a transformational, tender and devoted manner, especially in regards to disabilities and their impact on one's life and environment.

Knowledge Excellence - California Baptist University is dedicated to maintaining a high standard for teachers / instructors who are recognized and respected as experts within and outside their community and profession.

• CBU's outstanding faculty includes deans and professors from a cross-spectrum of academic disciplines, from Education to Christian Studies and Sociology.
• Our instructional methods enable students to perceive and analyze disability through diverse lenses. While varied in their expertise, they share a personal commitment to advancing the field of disability studies.
• The online learning system offers students and teachers a mentoring relationship and provides every student with much needed personal attention and guidance.

Online Campus - the courses in the MDS program are delivered 100% online. It is expected that further accreditation will allow our online campus to develop more in the future.

• Whether based in Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains or anywhere else in the nation or the world, our online students can attend the courses online in a manner that fits their needs and goals.
• 24/7/365 academic and technical support is available to students for all distance learning issues.

Financial Aid - Online graduate students can benefit from our financial aid programs upon qualification.

• Upon application, the eligibility for financial aid will be established to conform with the internal guidelines.

CBU's financial aid office helps students achieve their academic and personal developmental goals by providing customized student aid packages, while offering quality and timely customer service.

As we develop our online campus for the benefit and convenience of our students here in the United States and abroad, we aim to make the online learning experience an enjoyable one. We want to achieve excellence and greatness not only in the construction of our curriculum, but also in the quality of your experience while operating/learning in the virtual classroom.

• We are confident that our online courses for the Master's in Disability Studies will provide the right knowledge balance and the right environment for our students to express themselves in a deeply spiritual format and will give each and every student the chance to demonstrate commitment to living as a follower of Jesus Christ.