State Authorization for Online Programs
As of 11/14/2024
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Biola's State Authorization at a Glance
Federal and State regulations require that all institutions obtain the necessary authorizations and/or approvals from a state in order to conduct what are called “interstate activities.” Examples of interstate activities include, but are not limited to: online courses, field placements such as for-credit internships, practicums, clinical requirements, recruiting and advertising, and out-of-state employees. Holding such state authorization allows Biola University and other institutions to conduct these activities outside of our home states. Biola University is physically located in the state of California and welcomes online degree or certificate applications from prospective students who are residents in most states within the United States. However, applications from students physically residing in the following states while completing their online courses cannot be considered at this time: Alabama, Arkansas (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Delaware, District of Columbia, Kansas, Kentucky (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions), Rhode Island and Wisconsin (refer to All State Listing for specific program exemptions). Click on the button below to search authorizations/approvals by state or by online degree program. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (admissions@biola.edu) or the Graduate Admissions Office (graduate.admissions@biola.edu) if you have any questions.
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• | Authorized Biola University is currently allowed to offer all online courses and programs to students physically residing in the state. In each of these states we are officially authorized. |
• | Exempt or Not Under Jurisdiction Biola University is allowed to offer online courses, but there may be some restrictions. Refer to Search by Program or Search by State lists for details. |
• | Partial Exemption Biola University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state. Refer to Search by Program or Search by State lists for details. |
• | In Progress Biola University is in the process of completing the application for state agency review and approval. |
• | Not Authorized Biola University is not currently authorized to provide online courses to students physically residing in the state and is, therefore, not currently accepting students residing in these states into any online programs. |
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Bachelor's
B.S. in Bible, Theology and Apologetics
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California2
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Biblical Ministries
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Business Management
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Communication Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Early Childhood
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Entertainment Business
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Public Relations and Digital Media
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Psychology
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- ConnecticutFlorida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
B.S. in Organizational Leadership
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master's
M.A. in Christian Apologetics
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky (Excludes the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Specialization)
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin (Excludes the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Specialization)
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Classical Theology
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Education
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in in Leadership and Innovation
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Intercultural Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Public Relations and Reputation Management
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Science and Religion
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in Teaching
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in TESOL
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master of Arts (Talbot)
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Exempt for the following programs: Master of Arts (Bible Exposition); Master of Arts (New Testament); Master of Arts (Old Testament); Master of Arts (Theology) — Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master of Divinity
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations (MM)
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.S. in Special Education
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.A. in P-12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Doctoral
Doctor of Intercultural Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas1
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas2
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
2 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Doctor of Ministry
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin (Excludes the following specializations: Executive Pastor Leadership Growing and Multiplying Churches in North America)
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Ed.D. in Educational Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas1
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas2
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
2 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Ph.D. in Educational Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas1
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas2
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
2 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Education
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificates, Credentials and Permits
Certificate in Bible — Undergraduate
Allowed in the following state:
- Arkansas1
- California
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Montana
- New York
- Oregon
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas2
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina1
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas3
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
2 Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
3 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Christian Apologetics
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Messianic Jewish Studies
Allowed in the following state:
- New York
- North Carolina1
- Utah
1 Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Public Relations
Allowed in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Special Education - Graduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in Special Education - Undergraduate
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Certificate in TESOL
Allowed in the following states:
(Placement only in California. CTC - Experiences must be taken in California.)
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas1
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
1 Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Search Authorization by State
Alabama - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Alaska - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Arizona - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Arkansas - Partial Exemption
- The University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
- Biola University has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education to offer church-related programs/courses and grant church-related degrees.
Allowed programs:
- B.S. Bible Theology & Apologetics
- Certificate Biblical and Theological Studies
- Certificate in Bible
- Doctor of Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Ministry
- Ed.D. Educational Studies
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- M.A. Science and Religion
-
Master of Arts
Specializations: -
M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership
Specializations: - M.A. Classical Theology
-
Master of Divinity
Specializations - Ph.D. Educational Studies
California - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Colorado - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Connecticut - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Delaware - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
District of Columbia - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Florida - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Georgia - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Hawaii - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Idaho - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Illinois - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Indiana - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Iowa - Partial Exemption
- The University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Allowed Programs:
- B.S. Psychology
- B.S. Bible Theology and Apologetics
- B.S. Business Management
- Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- M.A. in Leadership and Innovation
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies
- M.A. Classical Theology
- M.A. Science and Religion
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations(MM)
- Master of Arts
- Master of Divinity
- M.A. Ed., Education (Licensure)
- M.A. Ed., Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.A.T., Teaching (Licensure)
- M.A.T., Teaching (Non-Licensure)
- M.S.C.I.P., Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
- M.S.Sp.Ed., Special Education (Licensure)
- M.S.Sp.Ed., Special Education (Non-Licensure)
- Certificate in TESOL
- Curriculum and Instruction Certificate
- Special Education Certificate - Undergraduate
- Special Education Certificate - Graduate
- MAEd P-12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education
- M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership
- Only the following specialization: Ministry and Leadership
- Doctor of Ministry
- Ph.D. Educational Studies
- Ed.D. Educational Studies
- Messianic Jewish Studies Certificate
- Bible Certificate - Undergraduate
- Ph.D. Intercultural Education
- Ph.D. Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Intercultural Studies
Kansas - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Kentucky - Partial Exemption
- The University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
- Allowed programs:
- B.S. Psychology
- B.S. Bible Theology and Apologetics
- B.S. Business Management
- Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
- Certificate in Christian Apologetics
- Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- M.A. in Leadership and Innovation
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies
- M.A. Classical Theology
- M.A. Science and Religion
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Management, Nonprofit Organizations(MM)
- Master of Arts
- M.A. Ed., Education (Licensure)
- M.A. Ed., Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.A.T., Teaching (Licensure)
- M.A.T., Teaching (Non-Licensure)
- M.S.C.I.P., Curriculum, Instruction and Publication
- M.S.Sp.Ed., Special Education (Licensure)
- M.S.Sp.Ed., Special Education (Non-Licensure)
- Certificate in TESOL
- Curriculum and Instruction Certificate
- Special Education Certificate - Undergraduate
- Special Education Certificate - Graduate
- MAEd P-12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education
- M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership
- Only the following specialization: Ministry and Leadership
- Only the following specialization: Ministry and Leadership
- Doctor of Ministry
- Ph.D. Educational Studies
- Ed.D. Educational Studies
- Messianic Jewish Studies Certificate
- Ph.D. Intercultural Education
- Ph.D. Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Intercultural Studies
- B.S. Psychology
Louisiana - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Maine - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Maryland - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Massachusetts - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Michigan - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Minnesota - In Progress
- The University is completing the application for state agency review and approval.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
*Biola University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Mississippi - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Missouri - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Montana - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Nebraska - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Nevada - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Hampshire - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Jersey - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New Mexico - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
New York - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
North Carolina - Partial Exemption
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
- Degree programs of study offered by Biola University have been declared exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
- B.S. Bible Theology & Apologetics
- Doctor of Ministry
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- M.A. Science and Religion
- Master of Arts
Specializations: - M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership
Specializations: - M.A. Classical Theology
- Master of Divinity
Specializations: - Biblical and Theological Studies Certificate
- Messianic Jewish Studies Certificate
North Dakota - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Ohio - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Oklahoma - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Oregon - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Pennsylvania - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Rhode Island - Not Authorized
- The University will not be initiating an application for authorization or exemption.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
South Carolina - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
South Dakota - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Tennessee - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Texas - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
- Biola University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Biola University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Individuals may contact WSCUC for additional information.
Utah - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Vermont - Not Under Jurisdiction
- This category means currently Biola conducts no activity in this state that triggers the need for authorization. This would change if Biola has field experiences, recruits or target advertises, or has a physical location in the state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Virginia - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Washington - Exempt
- The University is exempt from securing authorization to offer online programs per state regulations.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
West Virginia - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Wisconsin - Partial Exemption
- The University is allowed to offer ONLY SPECIFIC EXEMPTED online programs to students residing in this state.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.
Allowed Programs:
- Certificate Biblical and Theological Studies
- Master of Arts
Specializations: - Master of Divinity
Specializations: - M.A. Science and Religion
- M.A. Christian Apologetics
- Ph.D. Intercultural Studies
- Doctor of Intercultural Studies
- Ph.D. Intercultural Education
- B.S. Bible, Theology and Apologetics
- Christian Ministry and Leadership
Specializations: - Doctor of Ministry
Specializations:- Advanced Biblical Preaching
- African American Ministry
- Asian-American Ministry
- Biblical Justice
- Discipleship for the 21st Century
- Engaging Mind and Culture
- Heart, Mind, and Soul
- Ministry Skills
- Multi-Ethnic Church Ministry
- Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
- Strengthening the Skills of a Shepherd - Korean Language
- M.A. Classical Theology
- Ph.D. Educational Studies
- Ed.D. Educational Studies
Wyoming - Authorized
- The University has secured authorization to offer online programs.
- No adverse actions have been initiated from the governing state entity or accrediting agency.