Undergraduate Programs |
Bachelor's Degrees |
| Accounting, B.S. |
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| The Accounting major surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession while providing an intense review of the economic, quantitative, and managerial aspects of business. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 67 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Applied Exercise Science, B.S. |
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| This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become health fitness instructors and human performance specialists through a strong academic and applied background. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 68-72 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Applied Health, B.S. |
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| Applied Health prepares students for a career or further graduate study in physical therapy, applying scientific knowledge to the subject areas of biology, anatomy, physiology, and associated scientific disciplines. This program offers the following concentrations: Business, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64-66 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Art, B.A. |
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| Students take courses that provide a broad groundwork in the Arts and select an area of specialization, choosing from a variety of courses to streamline their skills. This program offers the following concentrations: General Studio and Teaching. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 60 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Athletic Training, B.A. |
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| Athletic Training prepares students for a profession dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 73 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biblical Studies, B.A. |
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| Biblical Studies students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 51-53 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biochemistry, B.A./B.S. |
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| Biochemistry majors gain a knowledge base of biology and chemistry to relate theories, problem-solving techniques, laboratory applications, and instrumentation procedures in this field of study. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 72-80 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biology, B.A./B.S. |
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| Biology Majors learn traditional biology appropriate for entry into an accredited graduate program and apply the scientific method and appropriate biological knowledge and theories. This program offers the following concentrations: Molecular and Organismic. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 73-75 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Business Administration, B.A. |
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| This degree develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills necessary to enter into both public- and private-sector organizations. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 52 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Business Economics, B.S. |
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| The Business Economics major provides students analytical skills built on a strong general business foundation. This major focuses on business management responsibilities and the improvement in business decision making that comes from a deeper understanding of the economic environment of business including labor, environmental, and international issues. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Chemistry, B.A./B.S. |
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| Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 63-65 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Christian Ministries, B.A. |
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| Christian Ministries students are provided with a broad perspective in the field of religion and academic preparation combining theory and professional training. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 51-55 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Cinematic Arts, B.A. |
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| The Cinematic Arts Program offers concentrations in the tracks of screenwriting, cinema/television production, and critical studies. Minors in those three areas are also available. This program offers the following concentrations: Cinema/Television Production, Critical Studies, and Screenwriting. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 46-51 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Communication Studies, B.A. |
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| Students discover and utilize appropriate communication skills for solving problems, making decisions, and managing conflict through organizational communication, interpersonal communication, rhetoric and public address, news writing and reporting, and public relations. This program offers the following concentrations: Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, Media Studies, and Rhetoric and Public Address. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 45 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Computer Information Systems, B.A. |
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| The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides an educational foundation for students planning a career in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 57 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Computer Science, B.S. |
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| The bachelor’s degree in Computer Science prepares students for graduate work in computer science and for careers in fields such as computer programming and software engineering. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 60 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Economics, B.A. |
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| The Economics major prepares students to think critically and analytically and prepares them to address complex problems in a wide variety of settings. This program offers the following concentrations: Business and International Development. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 39 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| English, B.A. |
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| English students develop critical-thinking skills from extensive study of the world’s literature to further their ability to read, write, and analyze well. This program offers the following concentrations: Literature, Teaching, and Writing. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 42-76 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Finance, B.S. |
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| This program aims to equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to evaluate and direct decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Global Studies, B.A. |
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| Global Studies offers a framework of study for those interested in the diverse and complex interrelations of peoples and nations through the exploration of global issues. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 48 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Graphic Design, B.A. |
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| The Graphic Design major prepares students to think creatively about visual communication problems by gaining experience in print design, webpage design, digital imaging, and developing design systems. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 53-56 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| History, B.A. |
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| History majors are instructed in human possibilities and limits through studies in American, European, and world history, as well as focused studies of various historical themes. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 36 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| International Business, B.S. |
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| International Business incorporates a liberal arts approach to the disciplines of politics and cultural interrelationships as the program surveys the dynamics of an interdependent global business environment. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Journalism, B.A. |
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| The Journalism major offers an in-depth study of journalism and mass communication, giving practical experience in writing, reporting, editing, and publication production and management. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 45 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Liberal Studies, B.A. |
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| The Liberal Studies degree provides future teacher candidates planning to be elementary school teachers with a broad knowledge base possible to teach up to a basic ninth-grade level subject. This program offers the following concentrations: Art, English, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, and Spanish. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 117-125 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| LVN to BSN |
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| Licensed vocational nurses are evaluated on an individual basis. Credit is given for general education courses that are transferable. The first-year nursing course, UNRS 105, is waived for currently licensed LVNs. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 30 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| LVN to RN |
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| Licensed vocational nurses are evaluated on an individual basis. Credit is given for general education courses that are transferable. Students choosing this option are admitted as terminal nondegree students. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 30 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Marketing, B.S. |
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| The Marketing major provides students with a strong general business foundation, plus marketing courses that address the primary functional concerns of marketing in industry and commerce. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Mathematics, B.A./B.S. |
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| Math/Physics, B.A. |
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| The Math/Physics major is particularly appropriate for students pursuing teaching careers in physics or mathematics, and is designed to prepare students to apply a variety of mathematical models to physical phenomena. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 50 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Music, B.A. |
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| The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a comprehensive music education for students interested in teaching, performance, worship, commercial music, or music theory. The program includes an ensemble requirement and emphases that develop skills in composition and performance. This program offers the following concentrations: Applied Music, Church Music, Commercial Music, Music Education, and Theory. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 57-77 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Nursing, B.S. (BSN) |
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| The BSN integrates faith and ethics to train students as skilled and knowledgeable practitioners, qualifying them for public health certification following graduation. Nursing students receive professional accreditation and clinical practice for their freshman through senior years, and are eligible for public health certification following graduation. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 68 | 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Performance, B.M. |
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| The Bachelor of Music in Performance is designed as a professional degree for those interested in performance, private teaching, or advanced degrees. Students may specialize in voice, piano, organ, guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, French horn, saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and percussion. This program offers the following concentrations: Brass, Wind, or Percussion, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass, and Vocal. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 67-85 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Philosophy, B.A. |
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| Philosophy students gain historical perspectives on philosophical concepts, principles for careful thought, and study of specific topics. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 27-28 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Physical Education, B.A. |
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| Physical Education is a teacher preparation program. Students study such topics as fitness and wellness development and assessment, movement exploration, and motor development, as well as gain a thorough preparation in teaching methods. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64-65 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Physics, B.S. |
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| Physics majors gain analytical skills and problem-solving abilities that prepare students for further studies in material science, geophysics, biophysics, electronics, chemistry, and aerospace. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 64-65 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Political Science, B.A. |
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| The Political Science major prepares students to take an informed, intelligent, and leading role in the affairs of their community, country, and world. This program offers the following concentrations: American Politics, Ethics and Politics, International Relations, and Pre-law. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 36-48 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Psychology, B.A. |
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| Social Science, B.A. |
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| This major provides future teachers an integrated study of social sciences which help develop analytical skill, comparative perspective, critical judgment, and a knowledge base about the world. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 57 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Social Work, BSW |
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| The Social Work major prepares students with the knowledge of human behavior necessary for work with diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 71-79 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Sociology, B.A. |
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| Sociology students study a broad range of social behaviors from intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, and from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 39 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Spanish, B.A. (credential option) |
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| The Spanish program seeks to guide student development in Spanish conversation, develop reading and compositional skills, and heighten cultural sensitivity. Students may also complete additional coursework toward a California-approved, single-subject teaching credential. This program offers the following concentrations: Non-credential and With credential. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 45-104 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Theater Arts, B.A. |
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| The Theater Arts major is constructed by students with their academic advisor by choosing courses from the areas of performance, theory and criticism, and applied theater. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 45 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Theology, B.A. |
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| Theology students become well prepared for theological education or service in the Church by thoughtful devotion to the God of the Gospel. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 51-52 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Youth Ministry, B.A. |
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Minors |
| Art History minor |
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| The Art History Minor prepares students to develop a broad understanding of the meaning and purposes of visual communication while promoting critical engagement and attaining knowledge of historically significant ideas and objects. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 18 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Art minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Athletic Coaching minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biblical Languages minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biblical Studies minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Biology minor |
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| Business Administration minor |
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| Chemistry minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Christian Ministries minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Cinema/Television Production minor |
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| Communication Studies minor |
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| Computer Science minor |
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| Critical Studies minor |
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| Economics minor |
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| English minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Ethnic Studies Program |
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| The Ethnic Studies Program at APU enhances students’ understanding of the experiences of U.S. immigrant populations and communities of color, along with their sensitivity to issues of race, ethnicity, and social class. | | Format | Location |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Finance minor |
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| Global Studies minor |
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| Graphic Design minor |
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| 18 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Greek minor |
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| History minor |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Humanities minor |
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| The Humanities Program integrates the great works of literature, philosophy, art, music, science, and theology, offering the most enriching content of the liberal arts and of liberal education itself. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 24 (minor) | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Journalism minor |
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| 22-23 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Leadership minor |
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| This program offers the following concentrations: Ethnic Studies, Humanities, and Leadership Topics. | | Format | Location |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Liberal Studies minor |
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| 22-23 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Marketing minor |
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| Mathematics minor |
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| Music minor |
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| Philosophy minor |
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| Physics minor |
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| Political Science minor |
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| Psychology minor |
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| Religion and Culture minor |
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| Religion minor |
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| Screenwriting minor |
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| Sociology minor |
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| Spanish minor |
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| TESOL minor |
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| Theater Arts minor |
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| Theology minor |
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| Youth Ministry minor |
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Preprofessional |
| Pre-Allied Health and Pharmacy |
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| 64-80 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Predental |
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| 40-45 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Pre-Engineering Program |
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| APU's pre-engineering program prepares students to complete an advanced engineering degree to use in a wide array of job opportunities in multiple scientific fields. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 66-95 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Pre-law |
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| 48 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Premedical |
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| 40-45 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees |
| Christian Leadership, B.S. |
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| This accelerated program, for working professionals in church or parachurch ministry, prepares men and women as pastors or lay pastors in Christian leadership. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 39 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Computer Information Systems, B.S. |
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| This accelerated program equips IT professionals with the software engineering, systems programming, and database management skills necessary in today’s increasingly complex computer information technology industry. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 39 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| 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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| Management Information Systems, B.S. |
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| This accelerated program, for those seeking leadership roles in the IT industry, couples database development and structured systems design skills with advanced system management concepts. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 39 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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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
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| Registered Nurse to B.S. in Nursing (also online) |
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| This accelerated program for registered nurses sharpens clinical skills and focuses on organizational, managerial, and communication abilities that lead to more thorough patient care and increased leadership responsibility. | | Units | Completion Time | Formats | Locations |
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| 40 | 15 months | Online
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Certificates |
| Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies |
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| Students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 in their major can earn
a Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies by completing 24 units
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| 24-25 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy |
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| The Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy recognizes that a student
has achieved a superior mastery of courses that provide a strong basis
for graduate study in philosophy and in courses that demonstrate the
student’s ability to think carefully within a specialized area of philosophy. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 27 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Intensive English Programs (Beginning to Intermediate) |
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| The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) offers a certificate program with six levels of study (beginning through advanced) taught in eight-week sessions. These sessions operate year-round and offer approximately 20 hours of class time per week. Become proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; receive training in presentation skills, research skills, and cross-cultural leadership; and audit undergraduate classes while enrolled in ALCI. | | Location |
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Graduate Programs |
Master's Degrees |
| Asian Program (graduate theology courses in English and Korean) |
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| The Asian Program offers bilingual courses in English and Korean for the various graduate degree programs in C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology. Blending Korean culture with the principles of God's Word, the program provides academic excellence coupled with practical ministry training. | | Format | Location |
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| Traditional | Los Angeles |
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| Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. |
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| At a Glance |
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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 |
|---|
| 60 | 2, 3, or 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Orange County
San Diego |
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| College Counseling and Student Development, M.S. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| This program prepares individuals to become student affairs educators whose special interest is college students and the environments that affect their development as persons and scholar educators. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 42 | 2 years (traditional)
3 years (summer track) | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Composition, M.M. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Music in Composition prepares musicians for
professional careers in the specialized and competitive field
of composition and arranging. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Conducting, M.M. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Music in Conducting prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Curriculum and Instruction in Multicultural Contexts, M.A.Ed. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
Ventura |
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| Early Entry into Nursing and Advanced Practice (EENAP) |
 |
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| EENAP students complete pre-licensure theory and clinical coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and then continue on with courses that lead to advanced practice in nursing, specifically the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 66 | 3 years | Accelerated | Azusa (main campus)
Inland Empire
San Diego |
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| Educational Counseling (with an embedded School Counseling Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 48 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Educational Leadership, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 36 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Educational Psychology (with an embedded School Psychology Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 66 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Inland Empire
Orange County |
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| Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 36 | 15-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
Ventura |
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| Educational Technology, M.A. (Online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| This program, conducted entirely online, empowers 21st century educators to infuse and implement technology into K-U teaching and learning classrooms and online learning communities. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 15 months | Online | Online |
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| Education, M.M. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Music Education prepares current and prospective teaching professionals as school music specialists qualified to lead K-12 music programs in both private and public sectors. This program offers the following concentrations: Choral and Instrumental. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 33-36 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A. (also online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 33 | 20 months | Online
Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Murrieta
Online
Orange County
San Diego |
|
| Management, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 36 | 12-30 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles
Ventura |
|
| MBA |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 38 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| M.Div. (Master of Divinity) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Divinity Program prepares men and women for professional ministry in the church by providing solid training in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies. This program offers the following concentrations: Anglican Studies and Biblical Studies. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 90 | 3-4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles
San Diego |
|
| MFA (Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 60 | 37 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with CNS Specialties |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing, such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Parish Nursing, or School Nurse Services Credential. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) options available include Adult CNS and Parent-Child CNS. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 38-40 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| MSN with NP Specialties |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing, such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Parish Nursing, or School Nurse Services Credential. Nurse Practitioner (NP) options available include Adult NP, Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 42-54 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with PN Specialty |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing, such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Parish Nursing, or School Nurse Services Credential. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 38 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| MSN with SNSC Specialty |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing, such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Parish Nursing, or School Nurse Services Credential. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 43-45 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Nursing, M.S. (MSN) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Nationally accredited, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students in advanced theory and practice in a specialized clinical area of nursing. Upon completion, students will meet all the requirements to be certified and will be nationally board eligible. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 22-24 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
San Diego |
|
| Operation Impact: Organizational Leadership, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Provides educational support internationally to leaders of mission, government, nongovernment, and nonprofit organizations in a distributed-learning approach to global-learning groups worldwide. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 39 | 3 years | Traditional | International |
|
| Organizational Leadership, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| For experienced professionals in positions of leadership, this interdisciplinary, intercultural, international program hones leadership skills through experiential study of organizational life and action research. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 39 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Colorado Springs |
|
| Pastoral Studies, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program is designed for persons seeking preparation in a specialized field of ministry. Concentrations include church leadership and development, urban studies, worship leadership, and youth ministry. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Leadership and Development, Urban Studies, Worship Leadership, and Youth Ministry. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 60 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles
San Diego |
|
| Performance, M.M. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Music in Performance allows specialization in conducting, instrumental performance, piano and organ performance, and vocal performance. This program offers the following concentrations: Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts, Piano and Organ, and Vocal. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 30-32 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Physical Education, M.S. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Programa Hispano (en Español) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Hispanic Program provides Hispanic students a graduate theological education in a linguistic and cultural dynamic that enhances the richness of the Hispanic worldview in the context of mainstream American culture. The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.) and the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) are offered in a bilingual setting, and all classes are taught in Spanish or English. | | Format | Location |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| School Librarianship, M.A.Ed. (Online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Offered in conjunction with the Teacher Librarian Services Credential, this degree develops school library and media specialists as educational leaders in their districts. Graduates are recognized as experts at the state level. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 39 | 18 months | Online | Online |
|
| Second Careers and Nursing (S.C.A.N.) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| S.C.A.N. provides students an intensive three-year sequence of pre- and post-licensure study that enables them to become registered nurses (RNs) and also leads to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a clinical specialty. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 98-102 | 3-4 years | Accelerated | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Social Work, MSW |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Social Work Program offers concentration courses that allow students to specialize in a selected area of social work practice. The MSW degree is considered the most appropriate academic credential for advanced social work practice and is a requirement for professional licensure in most states. This program offers the following concentrations: Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families and Community Practice and Partnerships. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
60
36* | 2 or 4 years
10 months* | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Special Education and Educational Technology, M.Ed. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Education: Special Education and Educational Technology (non-credential) Program focuses on research-proven instructional strategies and the integration of technology into the curriculum for special needs populations. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Special Education, M.A.Ed. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 39 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Los Angeles
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (CCC) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The APU/Christ's College Cooperative M.A./TESOL Program offers college graduates in Taiwan the opportunity to earn a 36-unit Master of Arts in TESOL. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 24 months | Traditional | International |
|
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (field-based) |
 |
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 30 months | Field-based | International |
|
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (on-campus) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 17-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A. (online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 18 months | Online | Online |
|
| Teaching, M.A.Ed. with a concentration in Gifted and Talented Education |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 18-24 months | Online | Online |
|
| Theological Studies, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is designed for individuals seeking advanced academic training in biblical studies or theology and ethics in preparation for teaching in Christian schools and colleges, or for doctoral studies in Bible or theology and ethics. This program offers the following concentrations: Biblical Studies and Theology and Ethics. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 60 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles |
|
| Transformational Urban Leadership, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 45 | 2 Years | Field-based | International |
|
| Youth Ministry, M.A. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Program prepares men and women for the specialized field of youth ministry. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 48 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
Doctoral Degrees |
| Clinical Psychology: Family Psychology, Psy.D. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The recognized degree for practitioners, APU’s Psy.D. provides comprehensive training. This practitioner-scholar program combines science and practice, emphasizing service, and meets California licensure requirements. This program offers the following concentrations: Forensic Psychology and Consulting Psychology. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 100 | 4 or 5 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Educational Leadership, Ed.D. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 48 | 3 years coursework
1-2 years dissertation | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Orange County |
|
| Higher Education Leadership, Ed.D. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Qualifies graduates for leadership roles in colleges and universities, especially in student development, academic support, academic leadership, and institutional administration. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 48 | 3 years coursework
1-2 years dissertation | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Higher Education, Ph.D. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Ph.D. in Higher Education develops scholars who are able to conduct original research and interpret and communicate the results of that research through their writing, teaching, and leadership. This program serves higher education professionals who work full time while completing 18 units per year in the doctoral program. This program offers the following concentrations: Organizational Leadership and Student Success. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 54 | 3 years coursework
1-2 years dissertation | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Ministry, D.Min. |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Doctor of Ministry Program renews and transforms ministry leaders, churches, and communities, equipping them to spread the message of Jesus Christ. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 36 | 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Nursing, PhD |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The PhD in Nursing, with an emphasis in either Health of the Family and the Community or International Health, is a research-based program designed to prepare graduates for a life of scholarship and teaching. This program offers the following concentrations: Health of the Family and Community and International Health. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 64 | 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Physical Therapy, DPT |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Emphasizes the scientific basis of human structure and movement, the spiritual basis of human worth, and the integration of these elements into a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment. Graduates gain a solid generalist perspective of patient care in a variety of professional treatment settings. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 150 | 31 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Pre-Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Program |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| For those without a master’s in psychology, this program offers a one-year sequence of courses in preparation for the Psy.D. curriculum, with an opportunity to earn the master's after one year in the Psy.D. Program. | | Format | Location |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
Certificates |
| Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education (Online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 12 | 9-12 months | Online | Online |
|
| Certificate in TEFL (online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 6 | 9-12 weeks | Online | Online |
|
| Certificate in TESOL (field based) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 18 | 12 months | Field-based | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Certificate in TESOL (on-campus) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 18 | 12 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| ELL/CTEL/CLAD Certificate |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 12 | 4-8 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Intensive English Programs (Advanced Levels) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) offers a certificate program with six levels of study (beginning through advanced) taught in eight-week sessions. These sessions operate year-round and offer approximately 20 hours of class time per week. Become proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; receive training in presentation skills, research skills, and cross-cultural leadership; and take graduate courses for credit while enrolled in ALCI. | | Location |
|---|
| Azusa (main campus) |
|
Credentials |
| 2042 Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Level I, Track A |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 45 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| 2042 Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Fifth Year 2042 Clear Credential Program |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| This program provides an efficient path for meeting state requirements for a professional clear credential. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 12 | 4-6 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential, Track A |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Los Angeles
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Internship Credential, Track B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Los Angeles
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Mild/Moderate Educational Specialist Clear Credential |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Format | Location |
|---|
| 18 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential, Track A |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 27 | 12-18 Months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Murrieta |
|
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities Internship Credential, Track B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
|---|
| 27 | 12-18 Months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Murrieta |
|
| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 24 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
San Diego
Ventura |
|
| Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Tier II |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 10 | 3-4 semesters | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
High Desert
Inland Empire
Murrieta
Orange County
Ventura |
|
| Teacher Librarian Services Credential (Online) |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Prepares experts in technology, literature, and diversity online to assist students in research, coordinate library programs for districts and counties, and supervise classified personnel. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
|---|
| 30 | 15 months | Online | Online |
|
Combined Programs |
| Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Tracks A and B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| The Master of Arts in Education: Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. | | Units | Format | Location |
|---|
| 46-48 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
|
| Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Tracks A and B |
|
|
| At a Glance |
|---|
| Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. | | Format | Location |
|---|
| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1) |
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| At a Glance |
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| Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1) |
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| At a Glance |
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| Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 45 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1) |
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| At a Glance |
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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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| Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1) |
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| At a Glance |
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| Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. | | Format | Location |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with Adult CNS and ANP |
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| At a Glance |
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| This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Credential, including a specialization in Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 52-54 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with Parent-Child CNS and PNP |
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| At a Glance |
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| This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Credential, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 56-58 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with SNSC and FNP |
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| At a Glance |
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| This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Credential, including a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 60-62 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| MSN with SNSC and PNP |
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| At a Glance |
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| This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Credential, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 54-66 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Physical Education, M.A. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| At a Glance |
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| Designed for candidates without teaching contracts in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology. | | Units | Format | Location |
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| 48 | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Physical Education, M.A. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| At a Glance |
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| Designed for candidates who are already teaching in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology. | | Units | Location |
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| 43 | Azusa (main campus) |
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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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| At a Glance |
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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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| At a Glance |
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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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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Moderate to Severe Educational Specialist Preliminary Credential, Track A |
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| At a Glance |
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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 | Location |
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| 46 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Moderate to Severe Educational Specialist Preliminary Credential, Track B |
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| At a Glance |
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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 | Location |
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| 46 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| At a Glance |
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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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| At a Glance |
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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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| At a Glance |
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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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| At a Glance |
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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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Post-Master's Credentials |
| Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) |
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| At a Glance |
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| This specialty credential is a non-degree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners for patients across the adult years. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 33 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) |
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| At a Glance |
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| This specialty credential is a non-degree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners for adults in primary health care settings. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 37 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) |
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| At a Glance |
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| This specialty credential is a non-degree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners for family-centered health care. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 39 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Nursing Administration |
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| At a Glance |
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| The Nursing Administration Post-Master’s Credential prepares students for administration of nursing service in a variety of health care settings. Coursework focuses on combining the resources of nursing, organizational development, and business management. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 9 | 1 semester | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Nursing Education |
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| At a Glance |
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| The Nursing Education Post-Master’s Credential prepares nurses for teaching roles in various clinical and/or academic settings. This credential builds on skills and knowledge obtained in a master’s of science in nursing program. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 12 | 1-2 semesters | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) |
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| At a Glance |
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| This specialty credential is a non-degree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners in areas such as pediatrics or obstetrics for content and practice. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 33 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Parish Nursing (PN) |
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| At a Glance |
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| Parish Nursing is an interdisciplinary program that prepares nurses to serve within churches or other religiously based settings as nurse specialists in spiritual aspects of patient care. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 23 | 1 year | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Pediatric Nurse Practioner (PNP) |
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| At a Glance |
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| This specialty credential is a non-degree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners with infants and children in primary healthcare settings. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 35 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) |
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| At a Glance |
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| The PMHNP credential prepares nurses to work with patients experiencing severe mental illness to determine biopsychosocial health care needs within a complex and changing environment. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 28 | 1 year | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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Post-Bachelor's Credentials |
| School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) |
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| At a Glance |
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| The School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) prepares nurses who have completed a bachelor's degree to be effective practitioners of health in schools. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 31 | 1-2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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Secondary Specialties |
| Nursing Administration Specialty |
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| At a Glance |
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| Students electing the nursing administration specialty are prepared to manage nursing services in a variety of health care settings. Attention is given to analyzing health care needs of groups of patients, utilizing resources, and organizing and implementing the delivery of nursing services to meet those needs. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 9 | 1 semester | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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| Nursing Education Specialty |
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| At a Glance |
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| Students electing the nursing education specialty learn to develop and evaluate curricula for various types of programs in nursing education, develop and implement various teaching strategies, and assess and meet the learning needs of a diverse group of adult learners across multiple educational environments. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Location |
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| 9 | 1 semester | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) |
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Nondegree Programs |
Off-campus/Study Abroad |
| Azusa Heidelberg Semester |
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| At a Glance |
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| Study music alongside members of the Heidelberg Philharmonic and other local musicians in historic Heidelberg, Germany. | | Location |
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| International |
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| Global Learning Term |
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| At a Glance |
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| The Global Learning Term (GLT) program seeks to fulfill the international mission and educational essence of Azusa Pacific University by affording undergraduate students self-directed, full-immersion learning experiences within a variety of cross-cultural contexts. | | Location |
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| International |
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| High Sierra Semester |
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| At a Glance |
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| Undergraduate students can fulfill a substantial portion of their general studies requirements through this integrated study of great works of the human intellect and imagination. Core general studies courses in philosophy, theology, literature, world civilizations, and art are studied simultaneously and integrated with one another. The program takes place in the midst of the beauty, order, and mystery of God's creation, a setting particularly conducive to concentrated, undistracted study, reflection, writing, conversation, and prayer. | | Location |
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| Azusa (main campus) |
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| LA Term |
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| At a Glance |
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| Azusa Pacific University's Los Angeles Term (L.A. Term) is a residential study and service semester in the heart of Los Angeles. It aims to equip undergraduate students to live out their faith and values in postmodern urban culture. All of the L.A. Term courses are either part of the General Education program at APU or are upper division electives students can complete for graduation. | | Location |
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| Los Angeles |
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| Oxford Semester |
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| At a Glance |
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| The Azusa Pacific University Oxford Semester enables 20 sophomore, junior, and senior students to become associate students at several Oxford University colleges, in Oxford, England. | | Location |
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| International |
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| South Africa Semester |
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| At a Glance |
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| The APU South Africa Semester provides students with an unequaled opportunity to learn about the rich kaleidoscope of South African society; receive theoretical and practical training on community building and inter-cultural ministry; conduct service and research projects in local communities; and develop relationships with South African students, community members, and academics. A nursing track is also available for senior-level nursing students. | | Location |
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| International |
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