Santa Barbara Business College
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| Motto | Your best is yet to come! |
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| Type | Liberal Arts, Business, Legal, Health |
| Established | 1888 |
| Address | 5266 Hollister Ave. , , , |
| Nickname | SBBCollege |
| Website | http://www.sbbcollege.edu/ |
Santa Barbara Business College is one of the oldest colleges in California, founded in 1888 as a co-ed finishing college in Santa Barbara.[1] Santa Barbara Business College has expanded its program fields and campus locations. SBBCollege now has six campuses, including an online campus.
Accreditations
Santa Barbara Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Generally, credits received at this junior college will not transfer to any UC, CAL State, or Community College, however, students have successfully petitioned to have the general education portion of their curriculum accepted.
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Curriculum
Santa Barbara Business College began in 1888 primarily as a business college. In addition to its business program, SBBCollege has expanded to include programs in allied health, information technology, legal studies and wellness. Students can earn diplomas, as well as Associate's degrees in these programs. The curriculum of each program is designed to be career-oriented, preparing its students for specific employment opportunities.
- Business Administration
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Office Systems
- Pharmacy Technician
- Network Systems Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Legal Office Systems
- Paralegal
- Massage Therapy
- Fitness Trainer
- Early Childhood Education
Financial Aid
The ACICS Accreditation authorizes SBBCollege to participate in federal funding programs. SBBCollege offers financial assistance to those who qualify. The types of assistance include scholarships, federal grants, and loans.
Locations
Santa Barbara Business College currently has campuses in the following California communities, including an online campus:
- Santa Barbara
- 506 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Medical Assisting and Massage Therapy.
- Santa Maria
- 303 E Plaza Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Systems.
- Bakersfield
- 5300 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Fitness Trainer, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Systems.
- Ventura
- 4839 Market Street, Ventura, CA 93003
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studes, and Medical Assisting.
- Palm Desert
- 75030 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Fitness Trainer, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Systems.
- Online
- Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, and Medical Office Systems.