Santa Barbara Business College (SBBCollege) was a private, for-profit college with multiple locations in
California
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. It was founded in 1888 as a co-ed finishing college in
Santa Barbara. SBBCollege expanded its program fields and campus locations to four campuses and an online campus.
Accreditations
SBBCollege is
accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
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to award certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. The vocational nursing program is at SBBCollege accredited by the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
History
SBBCollege is one of the oldest colleges in California. Founded in 1888, the College educated area teachers and offered courses in banking, merchandising, shorthand, typing and business law.
Over the years, SBBCollege added new programs to meet the demands of emerging industries and expanded to five communities in Southern California. During the last part of the 20th century, the College added medical, legal and information technology programs. Recently, SBBCollege added bachelor's degrees in business administration, criminal justice and healthcare administration and an MBA program.
In 2020, SBBCollege was acquired by
San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is a private for-profit college with locations in California and an online division. SJVC was founded in 1977 by Robert and Shirley Perry. The college offers certificates, Associate of Science degrees, and cont ...
.
SJVC Web site:history
/ref> Subsequently, all SBBCollege campuses are no longer enrolling students.
Locations
SBBCollege currently has campuses in the following California communities, including an online campus:
* Santa Maria
**303 E Plaza Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454
**Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting
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, Pharmacy Technology, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Administration.
*Bakersfield
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**5300 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93304
**Programs offered: Business Administration
Business administration, also known as business management, is the administration of a commercial enterprise. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising the business operations of an organization. From the point of view of management ...
, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Administration.
* Ventura
**4839 Market Street, Ventura, CA 93003
**Programs offered: Business Administration
Business administration, also known as business management, is the administration of a commercial enterprise. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising the business operations of an organization. From the point of view of management ...
, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Assisting
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and Aviation.
*Rancho Mirage
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** 34-275 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage, California 92270
**Programs offered: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Medical Assisting
A medical assistant, also known as a "clinical assistant" or healthcare assistant in the USA is an allied health professional who supports the work of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health professionals, usually ...
, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Vocational Nursing, and Medical Office Administration.
*Online
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**Programs offered: Business Administration
Business administration, also known as business management, is the administration of a commercial enterprise. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising the business operations of an organization. From the point of view of management ...
, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration and an online MBA program.
References
External links
Official website
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Universities and colleges in Santa Barbara County, California
Educational institutions established in 1888
1888 establishments in California