La Sierra University
La Sierra University is all about being open. We’re open to new ideas, your classmates are open to a Christ-centered education, your professors’ doors are open … you name it. Located just an hour’s drive from Los Angeles, you’ll find a diverse, 150-acre campus, where we’re committed to service and fostering religious tolerance, human rights and personal empowerment. Your education will include plenty of real-world experience to help your career take off, as well as numerous activities to help you connect with your friends who share your values. Visit our campus or apply now free!
La Sierra University Academic Programs
Area of Study | Program Name | Degree | Type | Level | On Campus | Online |
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Business | Accounting | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Administration & Leadership | EdD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Administration & Leadership | EdS | Specialist | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Administration & Leadership | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Administrator Certificate [SDA] | CRED | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Archaeology | Archaeology | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Art | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Behavioral Analysis | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biochemistry: Biochemical Science | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biochemistry: Health Professions | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biology: Biological Science | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biology: Biomedical Science | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biomathematics | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Biophysics | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Business & Society | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Certificate: Administrative | CERT | Certificate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Chemistry | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Chemistry | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Clinical Laboratory Science | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Communication Sciences & Disorders | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Communication | Communication: Mass Media | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Communication | Communication: Public Relations | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Communication | Communication: Strategic Communication | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Computer & Information Sciences | Computer Science | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | Counseling | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Credential - Guidance and Counseling SDA | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Credential - Multi Subject SDA | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Law & Legal Studies | Criminal Justice | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Curriculum & Instruction | EdD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Curriculum & Instruction | EdS | Specialist | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Curriculum & Instruction | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Business | Customized | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Business | Customized Concentration | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Dental Hygiene | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Dentistry | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Design: Graphic Design | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Design: Photography | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Digital Media & Marketing | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Digital Media & Visual Effects | BFA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Digital Media & Web Technology | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Digital Media in Design & Communication | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
English | ESL - English, Language & Culture | NONDEG | Non Degree | Yes | No | |
Education | Education/Liberal Studies | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Educational Psychology | EdD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Educational Psychology | EdS | Specialist | Graduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Engineering | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
English | English | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
English | English: Creative Writing | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
English | English: Literature | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
English | English: Secondary Teaching | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Exercise Science | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Film | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Communication | Film & TV Education & Training | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Communication | Film & TV Production | BFA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Finance | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Finance | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Fine Art | BFA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | Global Contexts of Health | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Community/International Development | Global Studies | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Graphic Design | BFA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Guidance & Counseling - SDA | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Business | Health Care Management | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Care Management | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Health Information Management | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Science | AS | Associates | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Science: Clinical Health Studies | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Science: Health Administration | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Science: Nutrition | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Health Sciences | Health Science: Public Health | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
History | History | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | Human Development & Thriving | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Human Resource Management | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Human Resource Management | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Business | International Business | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | International Education & Leadership | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Law | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Leadership: Educational Administration | PhD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Leadership: Educational Psychology | PhD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Leadership: Instructional Leadership | PhD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Arts | Liberal Arts - Evening Adult Degree Program | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Liberal Studies | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Management | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Management | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Business | Management for Health Care Professionals | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Marketing | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Marketing | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Theology/Religion | Master of Divinity | MDiv | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Theology/Religion | Master of Theological Studies | MTS | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Mathematics | Mathematics | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Mathematics | Mathematics: Secondary Teaching | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Medical Radiography | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Medicine | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Music Education | MAT | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Education | BMus | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Performance: Certificate | CERT | Certificate | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Performance: Other | BMus | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Performance: Piano | BMus | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Performance: Strings | BMus | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Music | Music Performance: Voice | BMus | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Archaeology | Near Eastern Archaeology | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Neuroscience | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Nuclear Medicine | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Nursing | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Nutrition & Dietetics | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Occupational Therapy | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Optometry | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Orthotics & Prosthetics | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Pathologists' Assistant | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Pharmacy | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy & Cognitive Sciences | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy & Cultural Studies | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy & Intellectual History | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy & Religion | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy & Theology | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Behavioral Science | Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Physical Therapy | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Physical Therapy Assistant | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Physician Assistant | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Sciences | Physics | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | Political Economy | BS | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Preliminary Multiple Subject: Elementary | CRED | Credential | Yes | No | |
Education | Preliminary Single Subject: Secondary | CRED | Credential | Yes | No | |
Psychology | Psychology | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Pupil Personnel Services - PPS/School Counseling | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Pupil Personnel Services - PPS/School Psychology | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Theology/Religion | Religion | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Theology/Religion | Religious Studies | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Respiratory Care | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | SDA Elementary Teaching Credential | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | School Psychology | EdS | Specialist | Graduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | School Psychology & Measurement | EdD | Doctorate | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Secondary SDA Teaching Credential | Cred | Credential | Graduate | Yes | No |
Pre-Professional Programs | Seminary | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Social Studies: Secondary Teaching | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Social Work & Family Studies | Social Work | BSW | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Psychology | Sociology | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Language & International Studies | Spanish | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Language & International Studies | Spanish: Secondary Teaching | BA | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Education | Student Life & Development | MA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Education | Teaching | MAT | Masters | Graduate | Yes | Yes |
Pre-Professional Programs | Veterinary Medicine | PP | Bachelors | Undergraduate | Yes | No |
Business | iMBA | MBA | Masters | Graduate | Yes | No |
Area of Study | Program Name | Degree | Type | Level | On Campus | Online |
Intramurals:
- Soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, flag football
La Sierra University Golden Eagles intercollegiate teams (sport, gender, league):
- Baseball (M, NAIA)
- Basketball (M/F, NAIA)
- Soccer (M, NAIA)
- Softball (F, NAIA)
- Volleyball (F, NAIA)
Gymnastics:
- Offered as a class only
Athletic scholarships:
- Yes
Sports and fitness facility highlights:
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Beach volleyball court
- Walking trail
- Running track
- Artificial turf soccer/football field
- Baseball field
- Softball field
At La Sierra University, we offer a hands-on education in a Christian environment on our friendly campus in Southern California.
Academics: We are open to ideas
At La Sierra, we investigate, explore, debate and discuss topics with you in a supportive Adventist Christian environment. That’s just one of the reasons we’ve earned a widespread reputation as high quality academic university.
Christian Environment: You can open your heart to God
As a Seventh-day Adventist Christian university, our faith is alive everywhere on campus. We offer a wide range of worship activities. Another way to grow in your faith is by participating in a mission trip for a few weeks, a quarter, or a whole year!
Small Classes: Your professor’s door is open
Our classes average just 20 students, so your professors can get to know you and make time when you need extra help. The faculty will mentor you for research projects.
Practical Education: Your education will open doors
We provide a useful education that prepares you to enter a career or head off to graduate school. Or, you can study in one of our pre-health profession programs as a jumping-off point for a medical career. Many La Sierra students go on to study health-related careers at Loma Linda University.
Financial Aid: We’re open to helping you financially
If you need financial aid, you’re not alone – 84% of students receive financial aid. It is our goal that qualified students will never be denied an education for financial reasons. Our Student Financial Services office will assist you in the scholarship and financial aid application process every step of the way.
Living on Campus: Enjoy the open space
On our spacious 150-acre campus, you can live in one of the residence halls or the Honors Dormitory. Men and women live separately. You can live off campus if you’re married, living with family, or over age 22.
Fun Things To Do: Many activities fill your open time
Music, drama, arts, sports, clubs-there are dozens of things to do at La Sierra! You can participate in our renowned music and arts programs, play sports at varsity, club or intramural level, or work out at our facilities. Or, join in one of our
many special-interest clubs.
Location: Explore the great wide open in Southern California
La Sierra University is in Southern California, within one hour’s drive of Los Angeles, the beaches, and the mountains.
You can go surfing, snowboarding, hiking, shopping, rock climbing, attend concerts and sports events, or even go to Disneyland and other theme parks. And don’t bother bringing your umbrella–it’s Southern California!
Service to Others: Helping people will open your eyes
We believe in using our education to make a difference in our world. Our service-learning courses let you apply your classroom lessons to help the community around you. And, our Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team has helped people around the globe to live better through empowerment. Our SIFE team is so good at it that they have won the international championship six times and the World Cup twice!
Diversity: We welcome all with open arms
We attract a diverse group of students form all walks of life. As a matter of fact, we’re one of the most diverse universities in the West. You’ll make lifelong friendships in our close-knit community.
Visit La Sierra University! Our campus is open to YOU! We invite you to come and see if La Sierra is right for you. You may stay on campus in the dormitory if you are coming from out of town. To set up your visit, call 800.874.5587 or e-mail [email protected].
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