Academics

Center for Adult and Professional Studies

• Christian Leadership, B.S.

  At a Glance
  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	Locations
  39	15 months	Azusa (main campus) Ventura

• Computer Information Systems, B.S.

  At a Glance
  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	Location
  39	15 months	Azusa (main campus)

• Human Development, B.A. (teacher preparation)

  At a Glance
  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	Locations
  48	19 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

• Human Development (teacher preparation), B.A. (online)

  At a Glance
  This online 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	Location
  48	19 months	Online

• Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A.

  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	Locations
  33	20 months	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County San Diego

• Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A. (online)

  At a Glance
  This online 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	Location
  33	20 months	Online

• Management Information Systems, B.S.

  At a Glance
  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	Location
  39	15 months	Azusa (main campus)

• Organizational Leadership, B.S.

  At a Glance
  This accelerated program is designed to be convenient and relevant for working professionals who wish to complete their bachelor's degree and prepare for leadership roles in a variety of profit and nonprofit organizations.
  Units	Completion Time	Locations
  39	15 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

• Organizational Leadership, B.S. (online)

  At a Glance
  Units	Completion Time	Location
  39	15 months	Online

• Registered Nurse to B.S. in Nursing

  At a Glance
  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. An online program is also available.
  Units	Completion Time	Locations
  40	15 months	Azusa (main campus) Online

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Art

  • Art, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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: Studio Art and Teaching.
    Units	Location
    60	Azusa (main campus)

  • Art History minor

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    18	Azusa (main campus)

  • Art minor

    At a Glance
    Location
    Azusa (main campus)

  • Graphic Design, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    53-56	Azusa (main campus)

  • Graphic Design minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    18	Azusa (main campus)

  • MFA in Visual Art

    At a Glance
    APU’s 37-month, low-residency MFA Program accommodates the working artist/educator and centers primarily on studio activity and the integration of faith and art. Students engage in highly collaborative relationships with MFA Program mentor-professors, enabling artists to hone their talent through critique and individual instruction.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    60	37 months	Azusa (main campus)

• Biology and Chemistry

  • Applied Health, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64-66	Azusa (main campus)

  • Biochemistry, B.A./B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    72-80	Azusa (main campus)

  • Biology, B.A./B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    73-75	Azusa (main campus)

  • Biology minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    28	Azusa (main campus)

  • Chemistry, B.A./B.S.

    At a Glance
    Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology.
    Units	Location
    63-65	Azusa (main campus)

  • Chemistry minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    25	Azusa (main campus)

  • Pre-Allied Health and Pharmacy

    At a Glance
    APU's Pre-Allied Health and Pharmacy programs address the needs of students who seek to prepare for research, teaching, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic medicine, pharmaceutical sales, and other health care related fields.
    Units	Location
    64-80	Azusa (main campus)

  • Predental

    At a Glance
    APU's Predentistry Program offers undergraduate students the preparatory coursework needed to fulfill the academic prerequisites for dental school.
    Units	Location
    40-45	Azusa (main campus)

  • Premedical

    At a Glance
    APU's Premedical Program offers undergraduate students the preparatory coursework needed to fulfill the academic prerequisites for medical school.
    Units	Location
    40-45	Azusa (main campus)

• Communication Studies

  • Communication Studies, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    45	Azusa (main campus)

  • Communication Studies minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • Journalism, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    45	Azusa (main campus)

  • Journalism minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    22-23	Azusa (main campus)

• Computer Science

  • Computer Information Systems, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    57	Azusa (main campus)

  • Computer Science, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    60	Azusa (main campus)

  • Computer Science minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    25	Azusa (main campus)

• English

  • English, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    42-76	Azusa (main campus)

  • English minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

• Global Studies, Sociology, and TESOL

  • APU TESOL Summer Program

    At a Glance
    This program offers you the opportunity to teach English to Karen students in Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand near the Burma border.
    Location
    Off-campus

  • Certificate in TEFL (online)

    At a Glance
    APU's Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate suits students who would like to receive the basic qualifications needed to teach in a multicultural setting.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    6	9-12 weeks	Online

  • Certificate in TESOL (field-based)

    At a Glance
    The field-based Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers in-service teachers the opportunity to earn a certificate in TESOL while concurrently teaching abroad.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    18	12 months	Azusa (main campus) International

  • Certificate in TESOL (on-campus)

    At a Glance
    The on-campus Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) gives post-baccalaureate students specialized skills in TESOL. The certificate is ideal for supplementing and enhancing traditional ministry (e.g., translation, literacy, and friendship evangelism) within multicultural or cross-cultural environments.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    18	12 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • Global Learning Term

    At a Glance
    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
    International

  • Global Studies, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    48	Azusa (main campus)

  • Global Studies minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    27	Azusa (main campus)

  • L.A. Term

    At a Glance
    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
    Los Angeles

  • Sociology, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    39	Azusa (main campus)

  • Sociology minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (CCC)

    At a Glance
    The APU/Christ's College Cooperative M.A. in TESOL Program offers college graduates in Taiwan the opportunity to earn a 36-unit master's degree.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    36	24 months	Azusa (main campus) International

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (field-based)

    At a Glance
    The field-based Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program offers in-service teachers with a secured teaching contract abroad the opportunity to earn their degree while teaching abroad.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    36	30 months	Azusa (main campus) International

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, M.A. (on-campus)

    At a Glance
    The on-campus Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program, housed at the university's Azusa campus, offers prospective and experienced teachers a relevant degree that blends theoretical course material with real-life application.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    36	17-24 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A. (online)

    At a Glance
    The online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program offers compassionate, engaged graduate students the opportunity to study TESOL from anywhere around the world. The online program allows students to develop the vision, concepts, and skills necessary to teach English to diverse student populations locally and internationally.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    36	18 months	Online

  • TESOL minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

  • Transformational Urban Leadership, M.A.

    At a Glance
    The Master of Arts in Transformational Urban Leadership (MATUL) is an entirely field-based program that prepares students to implement spiritual, socioeconomic, political, and environmental change throughout the world.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    45	2 Years	International

• History and Political Science

  • History, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    36	Azusa (main campus)

  • History minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

  • Political Science, B.A.

    At a Glance
    The Political Science major prepares students to take an informed, intelligent, and leading role in the affairs of their community, country, and world.
    Units	Location
    36	Azusa (main campus)

  • Political Science minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

  • Prelaw

    At a Glance
    APU's Prelaw Program offers undergraduate students the preparatory coursework needed to fulfill the academic prerequisites for law school.
    Units	Location
    48	Azusa (main campus)

  • Social Science, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    57	Azusa (main campus)

• Mathematics and Physics

  • Mathematics, B.A./B.S.

    At a Glance
    The Mathematics Program is designed to teach the student proficiency in problem solving and logical reasoning. This program offers the following concentrations: Applied Math, General Math, Graduate School Prep, and Secondary Math Education.
    Units	Location
    52	Azusa (main campus)

  • Mathematics minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    26	Azusa (main campus)

  • Math/Physics, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    50	Azusa (main campus)

  • Physics, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64-65	Azusa (main campus)

  • Physics minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • Pre-Engineering Program

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    66-95	Azusa (main campus)

• Modern Languages

  • Spanish, B.A. (credential option)

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    45-104	Azusa (main campus)

  • Spanish minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

• Psychology

  • Psychology, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Psychology majors attain a greater understanding of human behavior, acquiring skills applicable to a variety of professional areas or graduate and doctoral education. This program offers the following concentrations: Child Life Specialist, Counseling Psychology, Family and Child, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial and Organizational, Psychology and Ministry, Psychological Sciences, and Sports Psychology.
    Units	Location
    49-63	Azusa (main campus)

  • Psychology minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

• Theater, Film, and Television

  • Cinematic Arts, B.A.

    At a Glance
    The Cinematic Arts Program offers concentrations in the tracks of critical studies and screenwriting. Minors in those two areas are also available. This program offers the following concentrations: Critical Studies and Screenwriting.
    Units	Location
    46-49	Azusa (main campus)

  • Critical Studies minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • Screenwriting minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • Theater Arts, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    45	Azusa (main campus)

  • Theater Arts minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate Programs

  • High Sierra Semester

    At a Glance
    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
    Off-campus

  • Humanities minor

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    24 (minor)	Azusa (main campus)

  • Liberal Studies, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    117-125	Azusa (main campus)

  • Liberal Studies minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    22-23	Azusa (main campus)

Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education

• Certificate in Strengths Approaches to Higher Education Leadership and Student Success

  At a Glance
  This general-purpose certification in strengths-oriented higher education is geared to nondegree-seeking individuals who desire a deeper understanding of the effect that a strengths philosophy has on developing leaders and promoting student success.
  Location
  Azusa (main campus)

• Doctoral-Level Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education

  At a Glance
  The Doctoral-Level Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education is designed for educators and leaders who already have a master’s degree and wish to deepen their knowledge and application of a strengths development model to their work in higher education.
  Location
  Azusa (main campus)

School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

• College Student Development and Organizational Leadership

  • College Counseling and Student Development, M.S.

    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	Location
    42	2 years (traditional)	Azusa (main campus)

  • Global Leadership, M.A. (formerly Operation Impact)

    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	Locations
    39	3 years	International Off-campus

  • 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. Students select one of three emphases: Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, or Leadership Studies.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    36	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Leadership minor

    At a Glance
    The Leadership Minor encourages students to pursue excellence in their chosen major while also seeking proficiency as strengths-driven leaders. Students in the minor learn about whole-person development, leadership and virtue, the role of personal strengths and skills in leadership, and how to lead as agents of change.
    Units	Location
    15	Azusa (main campus)

• Doctoral Higher Education

  • 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	Location
    48	3 years coursework 1-2 years dissertation	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	Location
    54	3 years coursework 1-2 years dissertation	Azusa (main campus)

• Exercise and Sport Science

  • Applied Exercise Science, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    68-72	Azusa (main campus)

  • Athletic Coaching minor

    At a Glance
    Academic majors other than physical education may complete 22 units of specific courses for an athletic coaching minor. A coaching practicum or other related field experience, in cooperation with the local schools or other organizations, is required.
    Units	Location
    22	Azusa (main campus)

  • Athletic Training, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Athletic Training prepares students for a profession dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active.
    Units	Location
    73	Azusa (main campus)

  • Physical Education, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    65–66	Azusa (main campus)

• Graduate Psychology

  • 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 concentration: Forensic Psychology.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    100	4 or 5 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Locations
    66	2, 3, or 4 years	Azusa (main campus) Orange County San Diego

  • 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.
    Location
    Azusa (main campus)

• Physical Therapy

  • Human Physiology, M.S.

    At a Glance
    The M.S. in Human Physiology is not offered as a stand-alone program. It is a dual degree option for those enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The Master of Science in Human Physiology provides students with in-depth anatomic and physiologic study of the human body, as well as research emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, performance, and biochemical systems.
    Units	Location
    34	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	Location
    150	31 months	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	Location
    60 36*	2 or 4 years 10 months*	Azusa (main campus)

  • Social Work, BSW

    At a Glance
    The Social Work major prepares students with the knowledge of human behavior necessary for work with diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
    Units	Location
    71-79	Azusa (main campus)

School of Business and Management

• Graduate Programs

  • Management, M.A.

    At a Glance
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    39	12-30 months	Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles Ventura

  • Management, M.A. (online)

    At a Glance
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    39	18-30 months	Online

  • MBA

    At a Glance
    The Master of Business Administration program teaches working professionals the key concepts and skills, both analytical and relational, to be successful managers and leaders in business and society
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    38	12-18 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • Young Executive M.A. in Management

    At a Glance
    The Young Executive MAM Program equips students to positively steer organizational change and create a culture of teamwork. APU undergraduate business students can begin coursework toward an M.A. in Management during final semester and complete the degree in one year.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    39	13 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • Young Executive MBA

    At a Glance
    This program allows APU undergraduate business students to obtain an experience-based, internship-driven graduate degree. Students benefit from more than an integrated curriculum; they will be actively involved in the local business community, learning by doing as they tackle real-world business situations.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    38	13 months	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate Programs

  • Accounting, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    67	Azusa (main campus)

  • Asia Summer Program

    At a Glance
    This program offers the following concentration: Experience China, Japan, and Korea with us! The program consists of classroom time at Azusa Pacific University and Zhejiang University in China..
    Location
    Off-campus

  • Business Administration, B.A.

    At a Glance
    This degree develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills necessary to enter into both public- and private-sector organizations.
    Units	Location
    52	Azusa (main campus)

  • Business Administration minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    25	Azusa (main campus)

  • Business Economics, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64	Azusa (main campus)

  • Economics, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    39	Azusa (main campus)

  • Economics minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

  • Ethnic Studies Program

    At a Glance
    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.
    Units	Location
    18	Azusa (main campus)

  • Finance, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64	Azusa (main campus)

  • Finance minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • International Business, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64	Azusa (main campus)

  • Marketing, B.S.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    64	Azusa (main campus)

  • Marketing minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    21	Azusa (main campus)

School of Education

• Doctoral Studies in Education

  • 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	Locations
    48	3 years coursework 1-2 years dissertation	Azusa (main campus) Orange County

• Educational Leadership

  • Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A.

    At a Glance
    Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    36	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus) San Diego

  • Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC Credential (Tier 1)

    At a Glance
    Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    36	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)

    At a Glance
    Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    45	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus) San Diego

  • 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	Locations
    36	15 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Educational Leadership, M.A., with 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	Locations
    36	15-24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Educational Leadership, M.A., with PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)

    At a Glance
    Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.
    Location
    Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Locations
    24	15 months	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	Locations
    10	3-4 semesters	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

• Foundations and Trans-Disciplinary Studies

  • Curriculum and Instruction in Multicultural Contexts, M.A.Ed.

    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	Locations
    36	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura

  • Teaching, M.A.Ed.

    At a Glance
    Offered only in conjunction with a Single- or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, this master's degree offers educators an in-depth study of how to teach the 21st-century learner.
    Units	Locations
    15–22	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

• Innovative Educational Technology and Physical Education

  • Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed., with 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	Locations
    46-48	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura

  • Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed., with 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.
    Locations
    Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura

  • 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	Locations
    36	15–18 months	Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • 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	Location
    36	15 months	Online

  • Physical Education, M.A., with 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	Locations
    48	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

  • Physical Education, M.A., with 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	Locations
    43	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

  • 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	Locations
    36	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • 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	Location
    39	18 months	Online

  • 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	Location
    30	15 months	Online

• School Counseling and School Psychology

  • Educational Counseling (with an embedded School Counseling Credential), M.A.Ed.

    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	Locations
    48	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Educational Psychology (with an embedded School Psychology Credential), M.A.Ed.

    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	Locations
    66	3 years	Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County

• Special Education

  • Educational Specialist Clear Credential

    At a Glance
    This program is for those who have completed a Preliminary Level credential and will begin employment in a full-time special education teaching position.
    Units	Locations
    12	Azusa (main campus) Ventura

  • 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	Locations
    34	12–18 months	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	Locations
    34	12-18 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Moderate/Severe Educational Specialist Credential, Track A

    At a Glance
    APU's Moderate to Severe Disabilities (K–12) Specialist (Preliminary) Credential, Track A suits candidates without full-time teaching contracts. Candidates must see an advisor for proper placement in tracks with this credential program.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    27	12–18 months	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura

  • Moderate/Severe Educational Specialist Internship Credential, Track B

    At a Glance
    APU's Moderate to Severe Disabilities (K–12) Specialist (Preliminary) Credential, Track B suits candidates with current full-time teaching contracts. Candidates must see an advisor for proper placement in tracks with this credential program.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    27	12–18 months	Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura

  • 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	Locations
    36	12–18 months	Azusa (main campus) San Diego

  • 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	Locations
    42	12–18 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Special Education, M.A.Ed., with Educational Specialist Clear Credential

    At a Glance
    Designed for full-time special education teachers who have their Preliminary Credential, this program allows students to earn both a Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and an Educational Specialist Clear Credential.
    Units	Location
    42	Azusa (main campus)

  • Special Education, M.A.Ed., with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential (K–12), 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	Locations
    49	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Special Education, M.A.Ed., with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Preliminary Internship Credential (K–12), 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	Locations
    49	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Special Education, M.A.Ed., with 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	Locations
    45	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) San Diego Ventura

  • Special Education, M.A.Ed., with 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	Locations
    45	18–24 months	Azusa (main campus) San Diego Ventura

• Teacher Education

  • 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.
    Locations
    Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, 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	Locations
    45	12-18 months	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.
    Locations
    Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles 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.
    Locations
    Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Certificate in G.A.T.E. (online)

    At a Glance
    Designed for candidates interested in gaining G.A.T.E. competency without earning a master’s degree, the certificate program enables educators to maximize student learning.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    12	9–12 months	Online

  • ELL/CTEL/CLAD Certificate

    At a Glance
    Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    12	4–8 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Multiple-Subject/Single-Subject Clear Credential

    At a Glance
    This program provides an efficient path for meeting state requirements for a professional clear credential.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    12	4–6 months	Azusa (main campus)

  • P–12 Teaching with a concentration in G.A.T.E., M.A.Ed. (online)

    At a Glance
    The Online Master of Arts in Education: P–12 Teaching with a concentration in Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) Program empowers educators to effectively address the challenges of the 21st century classroom. Designed for candidates interested in earning a master’s degree and G.A.T.E. certification, the program enables educators to maximize student learning. This program offers the following concentration: Gifted and Talented Education.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    36	18 months	Online

  • Teaching, M.A.Ed., with 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	Locations
    45–49	12-18 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Teaching, M.A.Ed., with Multiple-Subject Teaching Internship 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	Locations
    40	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Teaching, M.A.Ed., with 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	Locations
    45-48	12-18 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

  • Teaching, M.A.Ed., with Single-Subject Teaching Internship 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	Locations
    37-40	18-24 months	Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura

School of Music

• Graduate Programs

  • Composition, M.M.

    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	Location
    36	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Location
    36	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Location
    33-36	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Location
    30-32	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate Programs

  • Music, B.A.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    57-77	Azusa (main campus)

  • Music minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    36	Azusa (main campus)

  • Performance, B.M.

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    67-85	Azusa (main campus)

School of Nursing

• Doctoral Program

  • 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	Location
    64	4 years	Azusa (main campus)

• Graduate Programs

  • Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    33	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    37	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Locations
    66	15 months	Inland Empire San Diego

  • Family Nurse Pracitioner (FNP) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    39	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with Adult CNS and ANP Credential

    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	Location
    52-54	3-4 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with CNS Specialties

    At a Glance
    The Master of Science in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialties (CNS) offers the Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist. These two clinical areas of content and advanced practice prepare nurses to work in acute, primary, or long-term care settings.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    38-40	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with NP Specialties

    At a Glance
    The Master of Science in Nursing with Nurse Practioner (NP) Specialties offers the Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialties. These three clinical areas of content and advanced practice prepare nurses to work with patients across the adult years, throughout the human lifespan, or in the psychiatric and mental health settings.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    42-54	3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with Parent-Child CNS and PNP Credential

    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	Location
    56-58	3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with PN Specialty

    At a Glance
    The Master of Science in Nursing with a Parish Nursing (PN) specialty 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	Location
    38	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with SNSC and FNP Credential

    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	Location
    60-62	4-5 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with SNSC and PNP Credential

    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	Location
    54-66	4-5 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • MSN with SNSC Specialty

    At a Glance
    The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) prepares nurses to be effective practitioners of school health. Throughout the program, students develop theoretical and practical expertise in nursing and education applied to basic health services in the public schools (K-12).
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    43-45	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Nursing Administration Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    9	1 semester	Azusa (main campus)

  • Nursing Administration Secondary Specialty

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    9	1 semester	Azusa (main campus)

  • Nursing Education Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    12	1-2 semesters	Azusa (main campus)

  • Nursing Education Secondary Specialty

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    9	1 semester	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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. Note: Students pursuing an MSN must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    38-62*	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus) San Diego

  • Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    33	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Parish Nursing (PN) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    23	1 year	Azusa (main campus)

  • Pediatric Nurse Practioner (PNP) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    35	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Credential

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    28	1 year	Azusa (main campus)

  • School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)

    At a Glance
    The School Nurse Services (SNSC) prepares nurses who have completed a bachelor's degree to be effective practitioners of health in schools.
    Units	Completion Time	Location
    29	1-2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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	Location
    98-102	3-4 years	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate Programs

  • LVN to BSN

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    30	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • LVN to RN

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    30	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • Nursing, B.S. (BSN)

    At a Glance
    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	Locations
    68	4 years	Azusa (main campus) High Desert

School of Theology

• C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology

  • Asian Program (graduate theology courses in English and Korean)

    At a Glance
    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.
    Location
    Los Angeles

  • M.Div.

    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	Locations
    90	3-4 years	Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

  • 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	Location
    36	4 years	Azusa (main campus)

  • 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 and Family Ministry.
    Units	Completion Time	Locations
    60	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

  • 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.
    Location
    Azusa (main campus)

  • Theological Studies, M.A.

    At a Glance
    The Master of Arts (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	Locations
    60	2-3 years	Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles

  • 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	Location
    48	2 years	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate: Department of Biblical Studies

  • Biblical Languages minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

  • Biblical Studies, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Biblical Studies students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible.
    Units	Location
    51-53	Azusa (main campus)

  • Biblical Studies minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

  • Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies

    At a Glance
    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 of upper-division work in biblical studies and biblical languages.
    Units	Location
    24-25	Azusa (main campus)

  • Greek minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate: Department of Practical Theology

  • Christian Ministries, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Christian Ministries students are provided with a broad perspective in the field of religion and academic preparation combining theory and professional training.
    Units	Location
    51-55	Azusa (main campus)

  • Christian Ministries minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

  • Sports Ministry minor

    At a Glance
    The sports ministry minor prepares students to be a sports ministry leader, both in church-based or mission agency programs.
    Units	Location
    17	Azusa (main campus)

  • Youth Ministry, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Students of Youth Ministry gain tools to develop a ministry of theory and practice to apply in future church leadership roles. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Ministry, Intercultural Christian Ministry, Ministry in Non-traditional Faith-based Contexts, Pastoral Ministry, and Sports Ministry.
    Units	Location
    75-79	Azusa (main campus)

  • Youth Ministry minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate: Department of Theology & Philosophy

  • Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy

    At a Glance
    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	Location
    27	Azusa (main campus)

  • Certificate of Distinction in Theology

    At a Glance
    The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of students who exhibit a mastery of coursework in theology in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, church history, and the history of philosophy.
    Units	Location
    24	Azusa (main campus)

  • Philosophy, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Philosophy students gain historical perspectives on philosophical concepts, principles for careful thought, and study of specific topics.
    Units	Location
    27-28	Azusa (main campus)

  • Philosophy minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

  • Theology, B.A.

    At a Glance
    Theology students become well prepared for theological education or service in the Church by thoughtful devotion to the God of the Gospel. This program offers the following concentration: Church History.
    Units	Location
    51-52	Azusa (main campus)

  • Theology minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

• Undergraduate Division of Religion and Philosophy

  • Religion and Culture minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

  • Religion minor

    At a Glance
    Units	Location
    12	Azusa (main campus)

University-General

• APU Academy (high school program)

  At a Glance
  The APU Academy is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit at the same time (i.e., dual enrollment) by taking General Studies classes at APU.
  Units	Location
  21	Azusa (main campus)

• Art France Summer Program

  At a Glance
  Location
  Off-campus

• 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)

• Intensive English Programs (Beginning to Intermediate)

  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 audit undergraduate classes while enrolled in ALCI.
  Location
  Azusa (main campus)

• Oxford Semester

  At a Glance
  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
  International

• South Africa Semester

  At a Glance
  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
  International

• Spanish Studies Program

  At a Glance
  The Spanish Studies Program is co-sponsored by Azusa Pacific University and Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico.
  Location
  Off-campus