Northern California Bible College was founded in 1971 to provide biblical education to undergraduate students. The college moved to Pleasanton in 1987 from San Jose, where it still maintains a satellite campus. The offices are located in the business center at the corner of Stoneridge Dr. and Santa Rita Rd. It began offering online and mail-correspondence courses in 1999, and is now aimed primarily at distance learners. Students can earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biblical studies. A one-year Certificate Program is also available. Students in the "Reason to Believe" Christian ministry can receive college credit for that program through this college.