Undergraduate Programs |
Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees |
| Human Development, B.A. (teacher preparation) |
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| This accelerated program provides paraeducators and those seeking a career change with the subject-matter preparation necessary for elementary or K-12 special education school teachers. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 48 | 19 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego |
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| Organizational Leadership, B.S. (also online) |
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| This accelerated program offers a convenient, relevant traditional and online formats for working professionals to complete their bachelor's degree and prepare for leadership roles in a variety of profit and nonprofit organizations. | | Units | Completion Time | Formats | Locations |
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| 39 | 15 months | Online Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego |
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Graduate Programs |
Master's Degrees |
| Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. |
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| Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating theology, ethics, and psychotherapy. Meets California licensure requirements. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 60 | 2, 3, or 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Orange County San Diego |
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| Curriculum and Instruction in Multicultural Contexts, M.A.Ed. |
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| For K-12 credentialed teachers, provides instructional strategies for the multicultural classroom. Focuses on personal, social, academic, and literacy development, emphasizing communication with families and communities. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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| Educational Counseling (with an embedded School Counseling Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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| Prepares school counselors to communicate with and guide students of all cultures, socioeconomic levels, and learning abilities. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 48 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Educational Leadership, M.A. |
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| Prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Educational Psychology (with an embedded School Psychology Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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| Prepares school psychologists to evaluate and treat students of all cultures, socioeconomic levels, and learning abilities. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 66 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County |
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| Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. |
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| Provides educators with technology skills than can be integrated into daily curricula. Combines hands-on instruction and online learning, emphasizing Web 2.0 tools such as video, web design, podcasting, digital imaging, and blogs immediately applicable for today's classroom. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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| Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A. (also online) |
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| This accelerated degree for working professionals teaches advanced skills in multicultural matters, research, ethics, strategic planning, and people and organizational management for promotion, advancement, and/or career change. | | Units | Completion Time | Formats | Locations |
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| 33 | 20 months | Online Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego |
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| Physical Education, M.S. |
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| Prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology, as well as program administration, consulting, and admission to doctoral programs. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. |
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| Offering the master’s in special education without the credential, this program provides the training and experiences that lead to confident, competent, and compassionate care of persons with disabilities. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 39 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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Doctoral Degrees |
| Educational Leadership, Ed.D. |
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| Prepares graduates to assume elementary and secondary administrative positions at school site, district office or county, state, and federal levels in public or private education. This program offers the following concentrations: Leadership, Teaching and Learning, and School Psychology. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 48 | 3 years coursework 1-2 years dissertation | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Orange County |
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Certificates |
| ELL/CTEL/CLAD Certificate |
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| Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 12 | 4-8 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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Credentials |
| 2042 Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Level I, Track A |
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| The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Program, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential, Track A |
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| For noncontracted teachers, this special education credential program prepares educators to skillfully and compassionately guide mild to moderately disabled students (K-12). | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Internship Credential, Track B |
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| For contracted teacher interns, this credential in special education imparts the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of mild to moderately disabled students (K-12). | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I |
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| This program allows candidates to complete their credential while filling an administrative position under university and district supervision, gaining leadership skills from an ethical approach. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 24 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Tier II |
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| For those holding a Tier I credential, this advanced training program satisfies the state requirement for professional development and prepares full-time administrators for higher-level positions. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 10 | 3-4 semesters | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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Combined Programs |
| Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1) |
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| Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential (K-12) Preliminary, Track B |
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| For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 49 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist (K-12) Preliminary, Track A Credential |
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| For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 43 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| For full-time elementary or middle school (K-8) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program satisfies necessary requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 40 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Track A and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for elementary or middle school (K-8) teachers. This master’s/credential program satisfies multiple-subject requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| For full-time middle or high school (8-12) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program fulfills single-subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 37-40 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The Single Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Single-Subject Teaching Credential Track B
and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for middle or high school (8-12) teachers. This master’s/credential program fulfills single-subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45-48 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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