Coursework
- Course Requirements
- Portfolio Requirement
- Transfer Work Accreditation
- Correspondence Course Credit
- Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students
- Frequently Asked Questions
Course Requirements
| BNRS 221 | Health Assessment | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| BNRS 271 | Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| BNRS 303 | Adult Development and Learning Assessment | 3 |
| BNRS 307 | Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing | 3 |
| BNRS 326 | Nursing Research and Statistic | 3 |
| BNRS 368 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BNRS 412 | Christian Worldview and the Profession of Nursing | 3 |
| BNRS 448 | Leadership in Acute Care Settings | 6 |
| BNRS 449 | Theory and Practice in Community Health Settings | 6 |
| BNRS 497 | Ethics/Issues in Health Care | 4 |
| SOC 358 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| Total | 40 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:
- Provides a means by which students may petition for life-learning credit applicable to their degree.
- Assesses extracollegiate learning.
- Determines the progress of the student's career and personal development.
- Provides a vehicle to explore growth patterns and formulate future academic and career plans using this knowledge.
The portfolio consists of five 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
Since it is an integral part of the course work, all students must complete the portfolio. Students must write at least two experiential-learning essays. This is mandatory regardless of the number of transcript credits accumulated prior to beginning the program. Essays are used to determine the significance of the learning experiences. Documentation is required to verify the experiences described in the essays.
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 30 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 40 semester units. A total minimum of 126 units are required
for graduation with the B.S. 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.
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 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 15 months.
What is the cost per unit?
Current tuition is $505 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.
