College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Azusa Pacific University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides innovative programs in the humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences.

Housing 11 academic departments, the college offers 27 undergraduate majors and 5 master’s degrees, including an innovative low-residency MFA program and online master’s degree in modern art history. Whether you’re seeking an English major or theater program, a history major or biology and chemistry, or a liberal studies or science degree, APU offers an exceptional liberal arts college experience.

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David Weeks, Ph.D. Dean, Honors College; Professor, Department of History and Political Science

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Being a Sociology major at APU has transformed the way I view myself, society, and God. Professors, classmates, and reading have challenged me to ask important questions I would have otherwise never been confronted with, giving me a valuable experience I never expected as well as deepening my faith.”

Sesalli Castillo ’12

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GRE Training Opportunities at APUInterested in graduate school? APU’s Pew College Society offers opportunities to prepare students to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), required for admission to many graduate programs nationwide.
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Elsewhere at APU

APU Hosts International Artist Devon TsunoAzusa Pacific University’s Department of Art and Design presents a solo exhibition by international artist Devon Tsuno, titled High Water.
Azusa Pacific Ranks Among Nation’s Best CollegesAzusa Pacific University earned a place in the National Universities category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2014 rankings.

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Science, Faith, and Culture Lecture: The Babel in our Bible Bubble: Reflections on How American Evangelicals Talk About Science – Center for Research in Science
Sep 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Art of Christian Hosoi – Department of Art and Design
Sep 16 – Sep 26
Sep 19
Trek I – High Sierra Semester
Sep 19 – Sep 24
Sep 20
Math/Physics Fall Barbecue – Department of Mathematics and Physics
Sep 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Sep 24
Tea, Shortbread, & 3 Things You Should Know – Department of History and Political Science
Sep 24, 3 – 3:30 p.m.

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