Schools of Distinction
Every student is uniquely gifted and on their own journey in understanding God’s calling on their life and how a career choice might be part of that call. While every School of Distinction has incredible core classes and projects, value-added opportunities called “Experience” opportunities elevate the student experience and maximize the impact of their SOD participation.
Students choose from a variety of “Experience Classifications” based on their changing interests and goals:
- EXPLORATORY: Designed to help students discern if a career in their SOD might be right for them.
- COLLEGE: Designed to help students discern potential college majors and/or get a head start on college prep coursework and required skills.
- CAREER: Designed to help students get an in-depth understanding of a career cluster through real world experiences in the field.
School of Arts and Humanities
The School of Arts and Humanities (SOAH) curriculum, built around a cornerstone course entitled “Creativity and Reason,” fosters students’ gifts in Music, Visual Arts, Social Sciences, and Communications. The program is oriented toward developing students’ creative talents, rhetorical skills, and social awareness in both classroom-based and “real world” contexts.
School of Business & Entrepreneurship
The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SOBE) is designed to prepare students to be successful, impactful Christians in an undergraduate business program and ultimately the marketplace. SOBE students study and explore all major business disciplines and collaboratively operate all aspects of three small businesses: RASCO, Shya Designs and Shya Coffee.
School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science (SOCS) curriculum touches on several major computer science disciplines, including Game Design, Cybersecurity, and Mobile Apps. Students have numerous opportunities to dive deeper into their areas of interest through individualized projects, guest lectures, Jterm/Mterm opportunities, and connections with area universities and companies.
School of Engineering
The School of Engineering (SOE) curriculum grooms high school students to be successful, impactful Christians in an undergraduate engineering program. The courses and projects touch on all major engineering disciplines and provide students with experiences, hands-on skills, and competencies to prepare them for college and a career.
School of Medical Professions
The School of Medical Professions (SOMP) is designed to equip students for future success in pursuing a degree in any medical profession (e.g. medical doctor, pharmacist, veterinarian, physical therapist, etc.). Serving as a winsome and influential witness for Christ within the medical field is emphasized throughout the program.
School of Ministry
CVCA’s School of Ministry (SOM) is designed to assist and train high school students in various areas of vocational ministry. The curriculum introduces students to a variety of ministry disciplines, including Biblical Greek, Worship Leadership, and Practical Christian Ministries. The program seeks to prepare students for college, ministry, and beyond.
School of Arts & Humanities
The School of Arts and Humanities (SOAH) curriculum, built around a cornerstone course entitled “Creativity and Reason,” fosters students’ gifts in Music, Visual Arts, Social Sciences, and Communications. The program is oriented toward developing students’ creative talents, rhetorical skills, and social awareness in both classroom-based and “real world” contexts.
School of Business & Entrepreneurship
The School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SOBE) is designed to prepare students to be successful, impactful Christians in an undergraduate business program and ultimately the marketplace. SOBE students study and explore all major business disciplines and collaboratively operate all aspects of three small businesses: RASCO, Shya Designs and Shya Coffee.
SOBE is proud to be part of the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum.
School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science (SOCS) curriculum touches on several major computer science disciplines, including Game Design, Cybersecurity, and Mobile Apps. Students have numerous opportunities to dive deeper into their areas of interest through individualized projects, guest lectures, Jterm/Mterm opportunities, and connections with area universities and companies.
School of Engineering
The School of Engineering (SOE) curriculum grooms high school students to be successful, impactful Christians in an undergraduate engineering program. The courses and projects touch on all major engineering disciplines and provide students with experiences, hands-on skills, and competencies to prepare them for college and a career.
School of Medical Professions
The School of Medical Professions (SOMP) is designed to equip students for future success in pursuing a degree in any medical profession (e.g. medical doctor, pharmacist, veterinarian, physical therapist, etc.). Serving as a winsome and influential witness for Christ within the medical field is emphasized throughout the program.
School of Ministry
CVCA’s School of Ministry (SOM) is designed to assist and train high school students in various areas of vocational ministry. The curriculum introduces students to a variety of ministry disciplines, including Biblical Greek, Worship Leadership, and Practical Christian Ministries. The program seeks to prepare students for college, ministry, and beyond.
