A new agreement between Harbor Genesis Christian College and Hope International University will give HGCC transfer students the opportunity to obtain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from Hope International University. 

HGCC President Jeffry Caballero and HIU President Dr. Paul Alexander signed the articulation agreement (MOU) on June 28, 2019.

Hope International University is one of the top Christian universities in Southern California. HIU is regionally accredited and offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, certificate programs, and credential programs to more than 2,000 students world-wide.

As part of the transfer agreement, HIU will provide students transferring from Harbor Genesis Christian College with academic guidance through the assignment of a HIU Academic Coach.

“HGCC students who transfer to HIU and graduate from HIU can potentially use their regionally accredited degree to apply for admission to fully accredited law schools, business schools, and other professional graduate schools or opt for obtaining a teaching credential in the State of California,” said Caballero. “Currently, the State of California requires teachers in K-12 schools to hold a regionally accredited degree to receive a teaching credential.”

According to the MOU, 

• HGCC students enrolled in the school’s online degree programs will follow a Completion Plan matching either the Associates or Bachelors degree offered by HIU.

• HIU agrees to accept up to 42 transferable units from each HGCC transferring student towards an Associate of Arts Degree.

• HIU agrees to accept up to 69 transferable units from each HGCC transferring student towards a Bachelors of Arts Degree.   

• Students graduating from HGCC with a Bachelor’s Degree will be given a 25 percent discount and provisional acceptance into the HIU Master’s program. 

• Students transferring into HIU from HGCC may be offered an option to take classes in person and live on campus.

“This will allow students who want a high quality, Christian education a chance to obtain a degree from one of the top rated Christian universities in the US,” said Director of Admissions Andrea Estrada. “Students no longer have to go to a lower priced public university because the cost of Christian education is too high.”

By studying at Harbor Genesis Christian College, students can save themselves thousands, then transfer to HIU to finish their studies, said Estrada. 

“Our goal is to make Christian education accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of where they live,” continued Estrada. “We are happy to have this agreement add further options and opportunities for our students.”

For more information about the new articulation agreement with Hope International University, contact Harbor Genesis Christian College at info@harborgenesiscc.org. For further news about HGCC, go to the HGCC news page.