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Core Courses 36 units
HDEV 301Humans and Communication5
HDEV 302Humans: Self and Others5
HDEV 303Humans and Computation5
HDEV 401Humans and History5
HDEV 402Humans and Scientific Inquiry5
HDEV 403Humans and the Arts5
HDEV 404Humans and Ethical Behavior5
HDEV 405Portfolio Assessment/Reflection1
English Concentration 12 units
ENGL 403Language Principles and Processes4
ENGL 407Composition: Theory and Practice4
Course cannot be found.(ENGL 433)
Total 48 units

Portfolio Requirement

During an Adult and Professional Studies Program, all students must create a portfolio that summarizes the learning acquired from academic, personal, and professional experiences. Students receive materials on developing the portfolio before classes begin. Program representatives and assessment counselors assist students in completing this portion of the program.

The portfolio serves several purposes:

  1. Provides a means by which students may petition for life-learning credit applicable to their degree.
  2. Assesses extra-collegiate learning.
  3. Determines the progress of the student's career and personal development.
  4. Provides a vehicle to explore growth patterns and formulate future academic and career plans using this knowledge.

The portfolio consists of nine sections:

  • Section 1: Autobiography
  • Section 2: Transcripts and A.C.E./military documents
  • Section 3: Résumé
  • Section 4: Professional/technical experience and continuing education
  • Section 5: Experiential learning essays
  • Section 6: Strand assessments
  • Section 7: Concentration assessments
  • Section 8: T.I.L.T. print outs
  • Section 9: Subject-matter competence/reflection

Since it is an integral part of the course work, all students must complete the portfolio. Students participating in the Human Development track are held to a portfolio process which entails writing one experiential-learning essay and completing several concentration and assessment documents.

Letter grades are not assigned to prior learning credit earned through the portfolio. They appear on the APU transcript as "CR" for credit received. Students may earn a maximum of 18 units through portfolio assessment. Credit awards may differ among individuals.

Transfer Work Accreditation

Azusa Pacific University will accept credit for equivalent courses from schools accredited by regional agencies recognized by Council for Higher Education Administration (CHEA).

Correspondence Course Credit

A maximum of nine semester units of correspondence credit may be applied toward an Azusa Pacific University degree. Students must receive prior approval from the CAPS Office of the Registrar.

Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students

An undergraduate student may enroll in a graduate course only if:

  • The student is a senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • The department chair of the student's major approves.
  • The request is submitted with the form provided by the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar.

A qualified undergraduate student is not limited in the number of graduate courses that they may take.

Graduate courses taken by an undergraduate student may not apply toward an APU graduate degree unless the grade received in the graduate course is 3.0 or higher. No more than eight graduate units earned as an undergraduate student may be counted toward an APU graduate degree. Some departments may allow fewer units to be counted. A student who will be applying to an APU graduate program should obtain information from the appropriate department before taking graduate courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units are in this program?
The program requires 48 semester units. A total minimum of 126 units are required for graduation with the B.A. degree.

How many hours does each class session require?
Each class requires that students meet for four hours, from 6-10 p.m., once a week.

How many cohorts have completed this program?
More than 70 cohorts of adult students have successfully completed the HDEV Program, with new groups forming continually.

Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available. The resources range from federal loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial aid programs, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services in the Center for Adult and Professional Studies at (626) 815-5301.

How soon can I finish this program?
This program can be completed in 19 months.

What is the cost per unit?
Current tuition is $485 per unit for the 2009-10 academic year. Accelerated degree programs also incur additional fees: Prior Learning Assessment Credit ($30 per unit) and Portfolio Advisement ($100).

Whom do I contact if I have more questions?
Accelerated degree programs include requirements, procedures, and policies unique to the university's more traditional programs. For expert information on your accelerated degree, please call the Center for Adult and Professional Studies at (626) 815-5301.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.