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Statement of Accreditation Status

Biola University

13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
562-903-4703
Fax: 562-903-4761
http://www.biola.edu
Financial Structure TypePrivate, Non-profit
Sponsorship or Control TypeNo related entity
Academic CalendarSemester Plan
FTE Student EnrollmentUndergraduate (0); Graduate (0)
Degree Levels OfferedBachelor's (40), Master's (20), Research Doctorate (5), Professional Doctorate (3)
Granted CandidacyNone
First Accredited1961
Current Accreditation StatusAccreditedIndicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.
Most Recent Commission Action06/23/2006
Upcoming ReviewsFall 2013 -- Report, Progress Report
Spring 2016 -- Comprehensive, Offsite Review
Spring 2017 -- Comprehensive, Accreditation Visit


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Chief Executive Officer

Corey, Barry
President

Chief Academic Officer

Nystrom, David
Provost and Senior Vice President

Accreditation Liaison Officer

Taylor, Deborah
Dean University Effectiveness

Chief Financial Officer

Pierce, Michael
CFO

Faculty Senate Chair

Lessard-Clouston, Michael

Board Chair

Jantz, Stan
Chairman Board of Trustees
Report Change of Personnel
OPEIDsort descendingCityStatusLAST UPDATED
001122KyivActive03/05/2013
001122 La MiradaActive03/05/2013
001122New YorkActive03/05/2013
Program Namesort descendingDegreeYearModalityLast Updated
BA in AnthropologyBachelors1999On-site03/05/2013
BA in Biblical StudiesBachelors1949On-site03/05/2013
BA in Christian MinistriesBachelors2009On-site03/05/2013
BA in Cinema and Media ArtsBachelors2009On-site03/05/2013
BA in Communication StudiesBachelors1971On-site03/05/2013
BA in EnglishBachelors1952On-site03/05/2013
BA in HistoryBachelors1954On-site03/05/2013
BA in HumanitiesBachelors1962On-site03/05/2013
BA in Intercultural StudiesBachelors1978On-site03/05/2013
BA in Journalism & Integrated MediaBachelors2001On-site03/05/2013
BA in Liberal StudiesBachelors1952On-site03/05/2013
BA in MusicBachelors1949On-site03/05/2013
BA in PhilosophyBachelors1991On-site03/05/2013
BA in PsychologyBachelors1954On-site03/05/2013
BA in Social ScienceBachelors1962On-site03/05/2013
BA in SociologyBachelors1970On-site03/05/2013
BA in SpanishBachelors1998On-site03/05/2013
BA in TheaterBachelors2010On-site03/05/2013
BA Political ScienceBachelors2007On-site03/05/2013
BA Urban StudiesBachelors2009On-site03/05/2013
BFA in Studio ArtsBachelors2003On-site03/05/2013
BM in CompositionBachelors1966On-site03/05/2013
BM in Music EducationBachelors1958On-site03/05/2013
BM in PerformanceBachelors1958On-site03/05/2013
BS Engineering PhysicsBachelors2007On-site03/05/2013
BS in BiochemistryBachelors1988On-site03/05/2013
BS in Biological ScienceBachelors1964On-site03/05/2013
BS in Business AdministrationBachelors1966On-site03/05/2013
BS in Communication Sciences and DisordersBachelors2007On-site03/05/2013
BS in Computer ScienceBachelors1984On-site03/05/2013
BS in Environmental ScienceBachelors2010On-site03/05/2013
BS in Human BiologyBachelors1997On-site03/05/2013
BS in MathematicsBachelors1968On-site03/05/2013
BS in Music in WorshipBachelors2003On-site03/05/2013
BS in NursingBachelors1964On-site03/05/2013
BS in Organizational LeadershipBachelors1991On-site03/05/2013
BS in Physical Education Bachelors1981On-site03/05/2013
BS in Physical ScienceBachelors1973On-site03/05/2013
BS In Studio ArtsBachelors2010On-site03/05/2013
BS KinesiologyBachelors2005On-site03/05/2013
Doctor of MinistryProfessional Doctorate1978On-site03/05/2013
Doctor of MissiologyProfessional Doctorate1985On-site03/05/2013
Ed.D. in Educational StudiesResearch Doctorate1984On-site03/05/2013
MA in AnthropologyMasters2008On-site03/05/2013
MA in Applied LinguisticsMasters1991On-site03/05/2013
MA in Christian ApologeticsMasters1999On-site03/05/2013
MA in Christian EducationMasters1964On-site03/05/2013
MA in Christian Ministry and LeadershipMasters1995On-site03/05/2013
MA in Clinical PsychologyMasters1978On-site03/05/2013
MA in EducationMasters1979On-site03/05/2013
MA in EducationMasters2011Distance Education03/05/2013
MA in Intercultural StudiesMasters1983On-site03/05/2013
MA in Linguistics and Biblical LanguagesMasters2007On-site03/05/2013
MA in MissionsMasters1974On-site03/05/2013
MA in Organizational LeadershipMasters1999On-site03/05/2013
MA in Science & ReligionMasters2003On-site03/05/2013
MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul CareMasters2002On-site03/05/2013
MA in TeachingMasters2011Distance Education03/05/2013
MA in TeachingMasters2008On-site03/05/2013
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesMasters2009Distance Education03/05/2013
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesMasters1991On-site03/05/2013
Master of Arts (Talbot School of Theology)Masters1989On-site03/05/2013
Master of Business AdministrationMasters2001On-site03/05/2013
Master of DivinityMasters1952On-site03/05/2013
Master of Divinity Messianic Jewish StudiesMasters2007On-site03/05/2013
Master of TheologyMasters1956On-site03/05/2013
Ph.D. in Clinical PsychologyResearch Doctorate1978On-site03/05/2013
Ph.D. in Educational StudiesResearch Doctorate1999On-site03/05/2013
Ph.D. in Intercultural EducationResearch Doctorate1998On-site03/05/2013
Ph.D. in Intercultural StudiesResearch Doctorate2009On-site03/05/2013
Psy.D. in Clinical PsychologyProfessional Doctorate1978On-site03/05/2013
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Statement Last Revised: 09/27/2012