Antioch University Santa Barbara

Antioch University provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch University Santa Barbara prepares students for professional success and service to their communities. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science completion programs, perfect for transfer and returning students – with high transfer credit available. There are several programs and concentrations available. MFA in Writing & Contemporary Media low-residency program empowers writers to succeed in the dynamic landscape of professional storytelling, including TV writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and emerging media. MBA program in Social Business, Non-Profit Management, and Strategic Leadership is a 16-month, low-residency program rooted in the philosophy that social responsibility and civic engagement are at the heart of transformative business practices. MA in Education or the more streamlined Master of Education (MEd) offer a unique and responsive education, where the learner actively constructs the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to take a leadership role in our schools and community. We offer teaching credentials for mild-to-moderate special education, multiple subject, and nature-based childhood education. MA in Clinical Psychology program trains aspiring clinicians to work in a wide range of community and private practice settings. Students are prepared for MFT or LPCC licensure and may choose select one of two optional concentrations if they wish in Healthy Aging or Latino Mental Health. PsyD in Clinical Psychology program’s practitioner-scholar model prepares students to use well-refined critical thinking skills, fine-tuned clinical knowledge, and direct application. Women & Leadership Certificate program is a 10-month low-residency and virtual program that supports the career advancement of female leaders.