Vanguard University
Established in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California is a private, accredited non-profit Christian university. Vanguard offers a rich curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies designed to equip students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
Vanguard’s goal for each student is to integrate faith with academic achievements that will enhance character development and cultivate the seeds to the greatness of life.
Vanguard University hosts a diverse, Christian community and could be an idyllic place for students who want to integrate faith with their studies. Vanguard offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies programs designed to cultivate spiritual growth through educational development within small class sizes.
Some of the most popular courses offered here are:
Forming the bedrock of Vanguard University is the integration of faith and life through education and academic excellence. Therefore, all of the courses and programs integrate Christian ideals and experiences.
Civic responsibility, respecting cultural and individual differences, and caring for others are also important cornerstones in the education process here.
This special program is for working adults who can complete their degree by attending class only one night per week or online depending on the program.
Vanguard students can join one of the many on-campus clubs or start their own club. Most of the clubs promote cultural awareness and enrichment, Christian practices, and politics.
There’s even a Surf Club and a Veteran’s Club. Those who choose to live on campus are close to concerts and events at the Orange County Fairground and a few miles to the beach and Disneyland.
Vanguard University offers a wide variety of support services. Enrich your study in the Academic Resource Center or shop for a new title at the bookstore. Other services include Disability Services, a Career Counseling Center, and a Church Relations department.
The Veteran Services program follows the University’s mission by integrating student veterans into the faith-based philosophy and cultivating relationships with other student veterans.
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Vanguard is committed to cultivating character, deepening faith, and preparing students for diverse vocations, leadership roles, and programs. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for students to earn a degree at a faith-based, accredited university.
Vanguard values include truth, virtue, and service.
Application for Vanguard programs can be completed online. Application deadlines are in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church
There are 219 full-time
164 Part-time instructional faculty
Study Abroad Services
Weekend Evening College Services
Remedial Services
Academic Career Counseling Services
Employment Services for Students
Placement Services Completers
Library Services
Prospective Vanguard students may apply for the following Federal student aid programs: Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, Subsidized Federal Direct Loans, Federal PLUS (Parent) Loans, and Graduate Plus Loans.
Receiving Pell Grants
Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid
Receiving Student Loans
Accreditation is a process of institutional peer review by not-for-profit agencies that evaluate colleges, universities, and educational programs for continuous quality. In terms of accreditation, Vanguard University is regionally accredited and a few of its programs are also accredited.
Vanguard University offers individualized tracks for professionals working towards associates, bachelors, and certificates. Students have a wide variety of academic programs from which to choose. Online programs are also available.
This program equips its students to serve with excellence as Christian mental health professionals by providing the highest quality of rigorous academic training, guided professional development, and integrative faith-based learning in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Department of Nursing fosters a commitment to providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate nursing programs taught by professor-mentors in a dynamic learning community.
This program provides training for participants to reflect theologically on the role of the church in contemporary society and to develop skills necessary for effective ministry within local churches, mission agencies or para-church ministries. Students will focus on three major areas of study: Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Leadership Studies.
Most of the online classes do not require students to log in at a specific time each week to “attend” class. Instead, students must submit assignments at designated times throughout the week and may access materials and lectures at the time of their choosing. Other courses require students to be online at a specific time.
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Institution Programs
The mission of the Organizational Psychology program is to prepare students for professional excellence, ethical leadership, and service to people and society through enhancing life in the workplace. Practice of organizational psychology carries wit more >
The Master of Science in Nursing is for Registered Nurses who are licensed to practice in the State of CA; who possess a bachelor’s degree; and who want to advance their careers by preparing themselves to be health educators, college faculty, o more >
Vanguard offers the training necessary to make you one of Southern California’s most sought-after teachers. The perfect fit for the teacher with a passion for excellence… Complete your teaching credential coursework in 2 seme more >
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Program equips its students to serve with excellence as Christian mental health professionals by providing rigorous academic training, guided professional development, and integrative faith-based learning more >
BIBLICALLY INFORMED Vanguard’s graduate religion faculty challenge students to engage their professional discipline passionately and contemplatively. more >
