Programs
Catalyst Bible College is powered by Vanguard University.
When our students receive a degree, their diploma is issued by Vanguard University. Each student has the opportunity to learn from both Vanguard University and Catalyst Bible College faculty.
History of Vanguard
Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts and professional studies equipping students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
Since 2010, the U.S. News & World Report has ranked Vanguard in the top 10 among the best baccalaureate colleges in the west in their rankings of colleges and universities, and The Princeton Review named VU a 2014 “Best in the West” College. Vanguard is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
When Catalyst students are issued their baccalaureate degrees upon the completion of the program, the degrees are issued by Vanguard University and are recognized as a fully accredited degree by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more information on WASC, please visit WSCUC.org.
Lifestyle of Learning
Catalyst Bible College offers five different degree programs for students to choose from. Regardless of the degree a student chooses to pursue, every student will have the opportunity to take part in our “Lifestyle of Learning” initiative. Students will be invited to cohorts, conferences and special lectures that create an atmosphere for students to grow and develop in their callings.
Theology: Ministry & Leadership
B.A.
The B.A. in Theology with a concentration in Ministry and Leadership has courses such as church history, foundation of Christian ethics, and pastoral care and counseling.
General Education Units: 49
Major Units: 51
Elective Units: 24
Business Administration
B.A.
The B.A. program provides students with a solid foundation in topics such as management, marketing, organizational behavior, and communication.
General Education Units: 34–37
Major Units: 48
Elective Units: 35–38
Management
B.A.
The B.A. program provides students with a solid foundation in topics such as management, marketing, organizational behavior, and communication.
General Education Units: 34–37
Major Units: 48
Elective Units: 35–38
Psychology: Human Development
B.A.
The program explores multiple perspectives of human nature, including cognitive, behavioral, biological, social-cultural, and spiritual. All students learn the skills necessary to conduct research and to carefully evaluate others’ research. The Psychology program prepares students for employment, especially in human service agencies, or for graduate study.
General Education Units: 43
Major Units: 51
Elective Units: 30
Early Childhood
B.A.
The B.A. in Early Childhood prepares students for roles in teaching, curriculum development, administration, and more. This program also offers a concentration in Special Education or S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
General Education Units: 34
Major Units: 39
Elective Units: 47
