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Earn your degree in a Christ-centered community — on campus or online.
With over 75 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs online or on campus, Columbia International University prepares you for a life of purpose. Our experienced faculty will help you achieve your goals and become a difference-maker wherever you go.
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Campus Undergraduate
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No matter where you are, your bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree is within reach.
Master’s
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Doctoral
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University News
Become a Professional Counselor & Make an Impact: CIU’s CACREP-Accredited MA in Clinical Counseling
With growing mental health needs across communities, CIU’s CACREP-accredited MA in Clinical Counseling equips students to serve as licensed professionals who integrate clinical expertise, ethical practice, and a Christ-centered approach to care.
Jon Gordon Leadership Summit: Developing a Positive Outlook
“Remember this, you are not the thoughts you think, you are the thoughts you believe. It is essential to speak words of life — words of encouragement to yourself.” Jon Gordon
Gap Year with Purpose: Earn College Credit and Grow Spiritually through VOX
Columbia International University’s VOX Gap Year program combines spiritual growth with academic progress, offering 27 transferable college credits, experiential learning, and guided vocational discernment in a Christian community setting.
