The Salvation Army College for Officer Training at Crestmont

The College for Officer Training at Crestmont is part of a worldwide organization dedicated to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and serving the basic needs of humanity.

The college's mission is to develop men and women in knowledge, skills, spirit and character to be able to sustain and advance the mission of The Salvation Army as officers in the Western Territory.

The 44 acre college campus resides on the cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, California overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.

The Salvation Army College for Officer Training at Crestmont is the ideal setting for learning and reflection.. a real "place apart".

Upon completion of the prescribed training, the Cadet is commissioned as a Salvation Army Officer, with an Associate of Arts in Ministry, ordained as a minister of the gospel, and given an appointment within the 13 Western United States.

Officer training curriculum includes, but not limited to, studies in Theology, Bible, Biblical Exegesis, Business Management, Music, Homiletics and Public Ministry.

Admission to the college requires membership in a local Salvation Army Corps Community Center and the recommendation of the Corps Officer. For more information on admission to the Officer Training program, contact your local Salvation Army Corps Officer or contact Major John Brackenbury, Territorial Candidates Secretary.

The College for Officer Training at Crestmont is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, Phone: (415) 506-0234, and institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.