“Do you feel a calling to be a beacon of hope in others’ darkest hours, to speak for those without a voice, and to drive positive change in our communities? Are you ready to embrace the privilege of aiding others through life’s toughest challenges, empowering them to create brighter futures? Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the education, training, connections, and support you need to fulfill your purpose and make a difference. Our diverse community shares a deep commitment to our Christian values and excellence in our professions. It is through that lens we strive to imbue within our students a deeper cultural understanding and global perspective.”
Wayne Fletcher, EdD Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Program Distinctives
Justice Oriented
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Our students are invited to take an approach of curiosity to the workplace asking: What if work could be different? What if all people had the same opportunities for upward mobility at work? Students, like faculty, are active in both research and practice. They develop and apply evidence-based solutions for work that equip all people to flourish.
Create Sustainable Change
We are invested in developing thoughtful and passionate individuals who will serve in organizations that bring about lasting effects in the world around them. We are interested in asking questions, challenging assumptions and investing our lives in meaningful, measurable and sustainable change.
Develop as a Consultant
The program is crafted around SIOP guidelines to develop ready professionals. Using a hybrid of statistics, business and psychology, we are helping organizations empirically move the dial on human performance.
Program Details at a Glance
Program Length
45 units
5 semesters, full time
Program Cost*
$36,385
$768 per unit
$365 per semester general fee
Program Start Term
Fall (September)
Class Format
Classes offered weekday evenings
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change. Additional fees may be applied
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Federally-Designated STEM program
Be the difference one culture, one community, and one person at a time.
About the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) is widely recognized and highly respected by public, private and faith-based agencies throughout the Inland Empire community.
As one of the oldest and largest colleges at California Baptist University, the CBSS is well known for its variety of program offerings, research and scholarship, practicum and training sites and service to the community.
The vision of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is to develop quality graduates that are equipped to face the challenges of the world and serve at the highest caliber in their fields. Our distinct philosophy includes a significant student-professor interaction, an intentional integration of a mature, biblical worldview, a holistic, interdisciplinary approach and an emphasis on sound academic instruction to prepare students to compete with others in academia and in the job market.
As a faculty, we strive to exemplify the cooperative, relational aspect of our field as behavioral scientists in order to best model successful integration and cross-disciplinary partnership. Our vision is to graduate students of strong, mature faith who are academically and professionally prepared for real-world application of their skills. One of the greatest advantages of training
at the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is undoubtedly the holistic method with which we approach learning and application.
While theoretical frameworks are explored alongside historical perspectives of each discipline, it is the direct application of knowledge that sets us apart from other programs. The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students many opportunities to put their skills into practice in a setting that provides individual attention and faculty guidance.
Faculty Spotlight
Nathan Iverson, PhD Program Director, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Originally from South Dakota, my journey to industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology has been a whirlwind—from traumatic experiences to God’s enduring grace and provision. For me, a pivotal point happened when I was overseas teaching English in Mongolia, where I observed a severe winter which resulted in thousands of deaths and extreme loss.
The magnitude of the loss I saw shook my faith in a way that left me with many more questions than answers. I realized then that I could either choose to forget this experience or dedicate my life to finding answers and helping people to succeed in the world of work, even in the most difficult circumstances. In discovering I-O, I found an entire field dedicated to helping people succeed in the workplace.
That is where my work has currently taken me. After spending time applying myself to the science of people at work in the public and private sector, working with both the City of Seattle and a consulting firm recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work, I took those experiences in faith, public and corporate settings to design a Master of Science in I-O Psychology at CBU. Our program is justice oriented in that it trains people to take an active role in restoring creation to its greatest potential. One of my core beliefs is that people have incredible, undiscovered potential.
Admissions Requirements
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
2.75 or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
- What are your educational goals?
- How will this program help meet those goals?
- What makes you a good fit for CBU?
Additional requirements may be requested.
Prerequisites*
General Psychology Methods of Research
*Must be completed with a “C” or better. Outstanding prerequisites must be completed within the first semester of graduate enrollment.
How to Apply
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Provide any supplemental documents required.
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