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Santa Clarita, California

SINCE 1927, THE MASTER’S UNIVERSITY HAS EQUIPPED YOUNG PEOPLE TO HAVE AN IMPACT FOR CHRIST IN THE WORLD. Committed faculty and staff are united in their shared commitment to the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, teaching every subject with a biblical worldview as they joyfully prepare each student’s heart and mind for a life of eternal influence. Students are not only spurred on to academic achievement and professional excellence, but are taught to develop wisdom, establish convictions, and become leaders in their career, church, and community. TMU builds on the foundation of faith laid in our students’ lives by faithful parents, pastors, and friends, encouraging them further on towards spiritual maturity. Each graduate is set on the path to success with the skills and perspective to do all they do for the honor of our great God.

ROOTED IN AN UNWAVERING DEVOTION TO JESUS CHRIST AND THE INERRANT WORD OF GOD, OUR WORLD-CLASS FACULTY AND DEDICATED ADMINISTRATION PREPARE EACH STUDENT’S HEART AND MIND FOR A LIFE OF ETERNAL INFLUENCE. D R . J O H N M A C A RT H U R , C H A N C E L LO R

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#1 CPA pass rate among California business programs 97% teaching credential program placement rate 95% medical school acceptance rate 150+ programs 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio 17 NAIA Sports

santa clarita, california Just 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles, TMU’s oak-filled 95-acre canyon campus is a convenient location for any student who loves the beach, mountains, and downtown areas, and who has a thirst for new and varied experiences.

Study abroad opportunities 98% of on-campus students receive some form of financial assistance Locations: Santa Clarita, CA (TMU); Sun Valley, CA (TMS); Israel (IBEX) 2,600 students are enrolled at TMUS, with approximately 1,000 on-campus students in Santa Clarita; 60% of our students are from California, while 40% are from across the United States and around the world.

academic programs The Master’s University is a comprehensive liberal arts and professional preparation institution, using biblically-centered curricula and co-curricular programs to educate maturing disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. The goal of education is to prepare the whole person. We seek to instill in our students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for their chosen profession, while cultivating their spiritual growth, strengthening their moral character, and developing their abilities as citizens and leaders.

The faculty at The Master’s University are experts in their fields and accomplished academics. Many TMU professors have also served or actively serve as elders, deacons and pastors.

The Master’s University includes seven schools: SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S & C O M M U N I C AT I O N SCHOOL OF MUSIC S C H O O L O F S C I E N C E , M AT H E M AT I C S , T E C H N O L O G Y, & H E A LT H S C H O O L O F O N L I N E E D U C AT I O N S C H O O L O F E D U C AT I O N

SCHOOL of BIBLICAL STUDIES Biblical Studies including emphases in • Biblical Counseling • Global Studies • Biblical Languages • Theology • Christian Education 5-Year B.A. / M.Div Cooperative Program One Year Bible Program

SCHOOL of BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION

SCHOOL of SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY & HEALTH

PEARL C. SCHAFFER SCHOOL of EDUCATION

Biological Science including emphases in • Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Science • Cellular & Molecular Biology • Natural History/Environmental Biology • Paleontology • Pre-Medical/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Allied Health • Pre-Nursing • Life Science Education

Liberal Studies including an emphasis in • Teacher Education

Geoscience including emphases in • Geology • Environmental Science

Business Administration including emphases in • Accounting • Christian Ministries Administration • Finance • International Business • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Pre-Law • Public Relations

Computer & Information Sciences including emphases in • Computer Science • Information Systems • Artificial Intelligence

Communication including emphases in • Cinema & Digital Arts • Creative Writing & Publishing • Journalism • Speech Communication • Communication Studies

Kinesiology including emphases in • Pre-Physical Therapy • Exercise & Sport Science

Marketing Media Sport Management

Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering

Mathematics including emphases in • Applied Mathematics • Mathematics Education • Pre-Engineering • Pure Mathematics

Audio Production & Communication

Multiple Subject Credential

Bachelor of Music including emphases in • Composition • Instrumental Performance • Music Education • Piano Performance • Traditional Worship • Vocal Performance

JOHN P. STEAD SCHOOL of HUMANITIES

SCHOOL of ONLINE EDUCATION

English including an emphasis in • English Education

The School of Online Education offers fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, as well as dual credit for high school juniors and seniors.

Single Subject Credential

History including an emphasis in • History Education Political Studies including emphases in • American Politics • Constitutional Law • Political Theory Classical Liberal Arts

SCHOOL of MUSIC Music including emphases in • Biblical Studies • Business • Communication • Modern Worship • Music Production

High School • Online Dual Enrollment • On-Campus Dual Enrollment • High School Partnership Program Undergraduate • B.A. in Biblical Counseling • B.A. in Biblical Studies • B.S. in Business Management • B.A. in Christian Ministries • B.A. in Organizational Management Graduate • Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) • Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Education (M.Ed.)

student life

CHAPEL Chapel is a vital part of The Master’s University, complementing a student’s academic and spiritual experience and providing the campus community with a dynamic worship experience. Every Monday,

An education at TMU extends far beyond the classroom and into every aspect of campus.

Involvement with campus life allows students to practice what they learn in the classroom, establish lifelong friendships, and develop skills and passions through other avenues.

Wednesday, and Friday, students, faculty, and staff gather for a time centered on the expositional preaching of Scripture. Speakers include pastors, missionaries, faculty members, Christian leaders, and students.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ASB (Associated Student Body) | Dorm Staff

RESIDENCE LIFE Our campus has 6 newly-renovated residence

I N T R A M U R A L S P O RT S Basketball | Volleyball | Soccer | Ultimate Frisbee

halls for on-campus living, each with its own culture and traditions.

F I N E A RT S Theatre Arts | The Master’s Chorale | University Singers | Instrumental Ensembles

• Campus events like Fall Thing, Monty’s, The Blend, and Disney Week • Intramural sports

STUDY ABROAD IBEX: Israel Bible Extension Program | Turkey & Greece Winter Trip | TMU Italy Summer Program

The Master’s University “provides an environment where you can grow. You can go to another school and get a degree without understanding how to use that training to impact others for Christ. Master’s is the place where you can learn how to be a leader and serve others.”

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• Dorm and wing events: beach days, Ritz Blitz, Dinner in the Dub, movie nights, Dorm Luau, Pancake Saturdays, Friendsgiving, and many more • Clubs, including “Magic Mountain Season Pass Club,” “Dental Club,” and “Evangelism Club” • Outreach events, including ENGAGE week, Global Outreach teams, and missions week • Community events including the Truth & Life Conference, Theatre Arts, and music productions

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athletics

5 Individual National Champions

The Master’s University athletics department consists of coaches, trainers, and staff members committed to supporting the mission of the university by strengthening our tradition of quality athletics while challenging student-athletes to excel academically and as followers of Christ. TMU is a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

To get recruited, visit gomustangs.com.

MEN’S Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field Volleyball

WOMEN’S Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field (indoor and outdoor) Volleyball

186 NAIA All-Americans 11 GSAC Tournament Championships 4 Coaches with More Than 100 Victories

“I’m blessed to have coaches that invest in us personally and athletically.

They’ve taught me what it means to do my sport as an act of worship to the Lord.”

ARIANNA GHIORSO ’22

24 GSAC Regular Season Titles

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WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

2 NAIA Players of the Year

alumni Stephen and Lisa Wreesman Stephen (‘06 Pre-Med grad) and Lisa (‘07 Pre-Med grad) both came to TMU with an interest in medicine and missions.

But it was through their time here that they realized how to combine their passions by becoming medical missionaries to Togo. Read the story of how they met as students and were led by God to the mission field.

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A P P LY I N S E P T E M B E R OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR.

Joshua (‘05) triple-majored in theology, apologetics, and missions, and he has gone on to CEO and managing director positions at various real estate investment companies, at one point helping to steward approximately $1 billion in assets.

Read how this high-achieving student was shepherded by TMU’s faculty during his pivotal college years.

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special tuition and scholarship options which aim to place students benefit from a top-ranked liberal arts curriculum uncompromisingly committed to biblical truth. They also develop meaningful lifelong relationships with their brothers

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READ FULL ALUMNI STORIES ON OUR WEBSITE

of facilities, resources, services, and discipleship, including the tuition within the financial reach of all. International

Nicole (‘15) gained more at TMU than a degree in biology and preparation for her doctoral studies; God used the witness of her dorm-mates and basketball teammates to bring her to saving faith. Read more about her story and what she learned as a student-athlete at TMU.

Shannon (‘97 Biblical Counseling grad) and Danielle (‘99 Music grad) had the course of their lives forever altered when Shannon went on a GO trip to Uganda and was ignited with a passion for international missions. The story of their relationship and their path back to Uganda as full-time missionaries involves miscommunications, a medical scare, and stuffed ducks.

international students for mutual edification, and mobilizing throughout the campus community. We offer a full range

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through challenging cultural transitions, connecting international students to become consistently involved

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S TMU is committed to shepherding international students

and sisters in Christ on campus and have opportunities to serve in local churches. Because of this, our international students are uniquely prepared to be ambassadors of Christ in whatever context they enter after graduation.

International Students must submit a TOEFL exam.

Please contact TMU Admissions at 661.362.2263 with any questions about subject requirements or applying for admittance to The Master’s University.

For more details, visit masters.edu/internationaladmissions.

financial aid We strive to offer students a Christ-centered education within the financial reach of all and endeavor to keep costs as low as possible. 98% of our students receive financial aid. See masters.edu/finaid for current tuition, room and board, and other costs.

The Master’s University offers merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, and federal/state aid.

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Our financial aid opportunities include: T H E J O H N P. S T E A D S T E A D FA S T F U L L - T U I T I O N S C H O L A R S H I P ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AT H L E T I C S C H O L A R S H I P S MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS MINISTRY SCHOL ARSHIPS A LU M N I S C H O L A R S H I P S NEED-BASED GRANTS F I R S T G E N E R AT I O N S C H O L A R S H I P L AW E N F O R C E M E N T, F I R E D E PA RT M E N T, A N D M I L I TA R Y / V E T E R A N P R O G R A M S I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T T U I T I O N P R O G R A M S E A R LY A D M I S S I O N S C H O L A R S H I P S

For our annual cost breakdown and to access our total cost calculator, visit masters.edu/financialaid.

ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT 661.362.2363

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September 1 Application Opens November 1 Early Action Deadline March 1 Financial Aid Priority Deadline May 1 National Decision Day

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