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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. The study of history, philosophy, and criticism related to art prepares individuals to embark upon a variety of art-related careers. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

18 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

APU's art minor with concentrations enables students to focus on ceramics, crafts, drawing and painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. This program offers the following concentrations: Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

27–30 units

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/Art Education. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

18 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

53-56 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

37 months to complete

The BFA is the professional undergraduate degree that is highly desired by serious students intent on pursuing careers or advanced degrees in the visual arts. Students have the flexibility to choose one of five concentrations that is best suited to their academic and career goals. This program offers the following concentrations: Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, and Sculpture. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

74 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64-66 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

72-80 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

28 units

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: Ecological, Molecular, and Organismal. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

73-75 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

25 units

Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

63-65 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64-80 units

APU's Predentistry Program offers undergraduate students the preparatory coursework needed to fulfill the academic prerequisites for dental school. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

40-45 units

APU's Premedical Program offers undergraduate students the preparatory coursework needed to fulfill the academic prerequisites for medical school. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

40-45 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

45 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

22-23 units

The Journalism major offers an in-depth study of journalism and mass communication, giving practical experience in writing, reporting, editing, and publication production. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

45 units

The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides a foundation for students planning a career in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

25 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42-76 units

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. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

18 units

12 months to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

18 units

12 months to complete

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

27 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

48 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

36 units

24 months to complete

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. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

36 units

30 months to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

17-24 months to complete

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

The Political Science major prepares students to take an informed, intelligent, and leading role in the affairs of their community, country, and world. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

This minor helps prepare students interested in law school. It includes courses in political science, criminal law, constitutional law, and political philosophy. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

50 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

26 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

52 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

Physics majors gain analytical skills and problem-solving abilities that prepare students for further studies in material science, geophysics, biophysics, electronics, chemistry, and aerospace. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64-65 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

66-95 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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: Noncredential and With credential. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

45-108 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

Psychology majors attain a greater understanding of human behavior, acquiring skills applicable to a variety of professional areas or graduate and doctoral studies. This program offers the following concentrations: Child Life Specialist, Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Family and Child, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology and Ministry, Psychological Sciences, and Sports Psychology. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

50-54 units

This program prepares students for professional acting careers, as well as graduate studies in performance. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

63 units

The Cinematic Arts Production major (BFA) encourages the artistic and spiritual growth of students and the exploration of their calling from a thoughtful and culturally engaged Christian worldview. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

46-49 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

45 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

18 units

The Humanities Minor 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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

The liberal studies minor consists of 22-23 units in a multidisciplinary program that offers elementary subject matter preparation along with practical field experience. The program provides students an understanding of the impact of culture on education in addition to varied opportunities to gain the skills needed to serve in today's educational world. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

22-23 units

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, Psychology, Science, Social Science, and Spanish. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

117-125 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42 units

2 years (traditional) to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

15 units

For experienced professionals in positions of leadership, this interdisciplinary, intercultural, international program hones leadership skills through experiential study of organizational life and action research. This program offers the following concentrations: Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, and Organizational Leadership. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2-3 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

Qualifies graduates for leadership roles in colleges and universities, especially in student development, academic support, academic leadership, and institutional administration. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

48 units

4-5 years to complete

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 16–18 units per year in the doctoral program. This program offers the following concentrations: Organizational Leadership and Student Success. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54 units

4-5 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

69-73 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

22 units

Athletic Training prepares students for a profession dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

73 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

65–66 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

100 units

4-5 years to complete

Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating ethics and psychotherapy. The program meets California licensure requirements. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Orange County San Diego Ventura County

66 units

2-4 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

10 units

1 year to complete

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. *Those with advanced standing may complete the program in a shorter timeframe. This program offers the following concentrations: Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families and Community Practice and Partnerships. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 ^-60 units

9 months^ 24-48 months to complete

The social work major prepares students with knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work professional practice in work with diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities, both locally and globally. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

71-79 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

34 units

1-2 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

150 units

31 months to complete

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. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12-36 months to complete

Through the MAM program, students gain relevant business and leadership strategies without a financial emphasis. Hands-on learning enables students to implement management principles in the modern workplace, while learning to positively steer organizational change and create a culture of teamwork. This program offers the following concentrations: Diversity for Strategic Advantage, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development and Change, Public Administration, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

12–30 months to complete

The Millennial MBA is an accelerated, comprehensive, and intensive 12-month graduate business program that develops exceptional business management professionals with outstanding moral character, strong analytical and innovative decision-making skills, and a worldview that understands and appreciates the global diversity in cultures, markets, and economies. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12 months to complete

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. This program offers the following concentrations: Strategic Management, Diversity for Strategic Advantage, Human Resources Management, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development and Change, and Public Administration. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

12 months to complete

The Young Executive MBA 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. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12 months to complete

Anticipated to launch in 2013, the Master of Professional Accountancy degree will be designed to equip ethical leaders in the financial fields. The master’s degree in accounting will emphasize preparation for the CPA exam and real-world experience through internships and job placement for graduates. This full-time, intensive program for recent graduates will allow students to complete an advanced degree in just one year. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 months to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

67–69 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64–66 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

25 units

This degree develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills necessary to enter into both public- and private-sector organizations. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

52–54 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64–66 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64–67 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64–66 units

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. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

46-48 units

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. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

43-45 units

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15-24 months to complete

This program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

6 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15–18 months to complete

Designed for candidates without teaching contracts in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

43 units

12–18 months to complete

Prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology, as well as program administration, consulting, and admission to doctoral programs. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

24 units

15 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

10 units

3-4 semesters to complete

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. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Orange County

48 units

4-5 years to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County

66 units

3 years to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as professional counselors in both school and clinical settings. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program, along with the educational requirements for California state licensure as a LPCC. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County

60 units

24–36 months to complete

This certificate prepares candidates to meet the educational requirements for California state licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), equipping them to counsel students individually and in groups. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County

12 units

5 months to complete

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This add-on teaching authorization in special education allows candidates to earn an authorization in one of the following areas: autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, or resource specialist. The authorization can be added to an existing special education mild-to-moderate teaching credential to expand the scope of instruction for current teachers. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

4–6 months to complete

Designed for candidates without full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

49 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

49 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for candidates without a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

For candidates with a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

For noncontracted teachers, this special education credential program prepares educators to skillfully and compassionately guide mild to moderately disabled students. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

34 units

12–18 months to complete

For contracted teacher interns, this credential in special education imparts the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of mild to moderately disabled students. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

34 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42 units

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. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

27 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

5 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Online San Diego Ventura County

27 units

12–18 months to complete

The Master of Education: Special Education and Educational Technology (noncredential) program focuses on research-proven instructional strategies and the integration of technology into the curriculum for special needs populations. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

36 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

9 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego Ventura County

42 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Orange County San Diego Ventura County

31 units

12 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

28 units

12 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

30 units

12 months to complete

This program provides an efficient path for meeting state requirements for a professional clear credential. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

4–6 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

15–22 units

12–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-49 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

40 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-52 units

12-18 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

43-50 units

18–24 months to complete

The Master of Music in Composition prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of composition and arranging. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2 years to complete

The Master of Music in Conducting prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

33-36 units

2 years to complete

The Master of Music in Performance allows specialization in instrumental performance, keyboard collaborative arts, piano and organ performance, and vocal performance. This program offers the following concentrations: Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts, Piano and Organ, and Vocal. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

30-32 units

2 years to complete

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a comprehensive music education for students interested in teaching, performance, 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 (Performance), Music Education, and Music Theory. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57-67 units

The Bachelor of Music is designed as a degree for those interested in performance, music ministry, private teaching, Christian and secular commercial music industry, work as a professional composer, or advanced degrees. Performance emphasis 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: Composition Emphasis, Commercial Emphasis, Music and Worship Emphasis, and Performance Emphasis. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

72-101 units

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to prepare nurses at the highest level of practice for the current, complex health care environment. An evidence-based clinical approach emphasizes the prevention, assessment, and treatment of complex health issues in the adult and elderly population. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

2 years to complete

The PhD in Nursing is a research-based program designed to prepare graduates for a life of scholarship and teaching. Graduates become nurse scholars, educators, and researchers prepared to pursue systematic research inquiry to improve the health of society and train the future generation of nurse clinicians and academicians. This program offers the following concentrations: Health of the Family and Community and International Health. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

64 units

4 years to complete

This specialty certificate is a nondegree course credit option, preparing registered nurses with master’s degrees in nursing to be nurse practitioners for patients across the adult years. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

34 units

1-2 years to complete

This specialty certificate 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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

37 units

1-2 years to complete

The Entry-level Master's (ELM) program is designed for students who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in other disciplines, but want to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. The program provides students an intensive three-year sequence of pre- and post-licensure study that enables them to become registered nurses (RNs) and receive a BSN, and also leads to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a clinical specialty. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

107-122 units

3-4 years to complete

This specialty certificate 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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

1-2 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate, including a specialization in Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54-56 units

3-4 years to complete

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. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) San Diego

39-41 units

2-3 years to complete

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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

42-54 units

3 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38-40 units

2-3 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

58-60 units

3 years to complete

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). Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

41-43 units

2-3 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Certificate, including a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

58-60 units

4-5 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Certificate, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54-56 units

4-5 years to complete

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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

38-62 units

2-3 years to complete

The Nursing Administration Post-Master’s certificate 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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

9 units

1 semester to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

9 units

1 semester to complete

The Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate prepares nurses for teaching roles in various clinical and/or academic settings. This certificate builds on skills and knowledge obtained in a master’s of science in nursing program. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

1-2 semesters to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

9 units

1 semester to complete

This specialty certificate 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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

33 units

1-2 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

23 units

1 year to complete

This specialty certificate 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 health care settings. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

35 units

1-2 years to complete

The PMHNP certificate prepares nurses to work with patients experiencing severe mental illness to determine biopsychosocial health care needs within a complex and changing environment. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

28 units

1 year to complete

The School Nurse Services (SNSC) prepares nurses who have completed a bachelor's degree to be effective practitioners of health in schools. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

26 units

1-2 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

30 units

2 years to complete

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

30 units

2 years to complete

The BSN (Generic Option) is designed for recent high school graduates. Nursing students receive professional accreditation and clinical practice for their freshman through senior years, and are eligible for public health certification following graduation. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

68 units

4 years to complete

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. Details ›

5 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Online San Diego

40 units

15 months to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
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 (Azusa) and Biblical Studies. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

90 units

3–4 years to complete

La Maestría en Divinidades (M.Div.) ofrece al individuo la oportunidad de estudiar profundamente los diferentes aspectos y énfasis del campo teológico y su relación directa con el ámbito ministerial. Este programa promueve la excelencia académica y ministerial, y proporciona la base para aquellos estudiantes que desean obtener un Doctorado en Ministerio (D.Min.). Este programa consta de 90 unidades de estudio. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

90 units

3-4 years to complete

La Maestría de Artes en Estudios Pastorales (MAPS) está diseñada para equipar a líderes y pastores, de manera práctica, para desempeñar las funciones del ministerio dentro y fuera de la iglesia. Este programa consta de 60 unidades de estudio. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

2-3 years to complete

English program in Azusa; Korean program in Los Angeles
The Doctor of Ministry Program renews and transforms ministry leaders, churches, and communities, equipping them to spread the message of Jesus Christ. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles

36 units

4 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
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 (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Urban Studies (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Worship Leadership (Azusa), and Youth and Family Ministry (Azusa). Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa
The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Program prepares men and women for the specialized field of youth ministry. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

48 units

2–3 years to complete

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

Biblical Studies students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54–56 units

Students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 in their major can earn a Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies by completing 24–25 units of upper-division work in biblical studies and biblical languages. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

24–25 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

Christian Ministries students are provided with a broad perspective in the field of religion and academic preparation combining theory and professional training. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Ministry, Intercultural Christian Ministry, Ministry in Social Service Context, Pastoral Studies, Sports Ministry, and Youth Outreach and Discipleship. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

The Sports Ministry Minor prepares students to be a sports ministry leader, both in church-based or mission agency programs. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

17 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

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 Social Service Context, Pastoral Studies, Sports Ministry, and Youth Outreach and Discipleship. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

57 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

21 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

27 units

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. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

24 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

Philosophy students gain historical perspectives on philosophical concepts, principles for careful thought, and study of specific topics. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

55–56 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

Theology students become well prepared for theological studies or service in the Church by thoughtful devotion to the God of the Gospel. This program offers the following concentration: Church History. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

51–52 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

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1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units