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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)
Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1)
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)
Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)
At a Glance Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. Units Completion Time Format Location 45 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus)
Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1)
At a Glance 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 36 15-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)
At a Glance Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators. Format Location Traditional Azusa (main campus)
MSN with Adult CNS and ANP
At a Glance 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 52-54 3 years Traditional Azusa (main campus)
MSN with Parent-Child CNS and PNP
At a Glance 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 56-58 3 years Traditional Azusa (main campus)
MSN with SNSC and FNP
At a Glance 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 60-62 3 years Traditional Azusa (main campus)
MSN with SNSC and PNP
At a Glance 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 54-66 3 years Traditional Azusa (main campus)
Physical Education, M.A. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A
At a Glance 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 48 Traditional Azusa (main campus)
Physical Education, M.A. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B
At a Glance 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 43 Azusa (main campus)
Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential (K-12) Preliminary, Track B
At a Glance 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 49 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist (K-12) Preliminary, Track A Credential
At a Glance 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 43 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Moderate to Severe Educational Specialist Preliminary Credential, Track A
At a Glance 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 46 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus)
Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Moderate to Severe Educational Specialist Preliminary Credential, Track B
At a Glance 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 46 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus)
Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B
At a Glance 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 40 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A
At a Glance 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 45 12-18 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B
At a Glance 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 37-40 18-24 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura
Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A
At a Glance 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 45-48 12-18 months Traditional Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura