About the School of Education
The School of Education is a large configuration comprised of 6 departments and 27 programs within the departments. The professional preparation programs that offer credentials in K-12 areas of specialization are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The Department of Doctoral Studies in Education offers doctorates in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).
The teacher education credential programs prepare individuals to meet the needs of all children and youth enrolled in California’s public and private schools. Prospective and experienced classroom teachers and individuals seeking to serve as counselors and administrative personnel will discover professionally challenging preparation programs at Azusa Pacific. Each of these programs provides a rigorous academic curriculum that reflects the university’s mission to integrate academic excellence and advance the work of God.
All programs within the school are demanding and intellectually challenging, yet flexible and student centered. Creative scheduling allows professionals engaged in evolving careers to enroll in graduate courses taught by highly qualified faculty, held both on APU’s Azusa campus and in regionally located community centers.
Accreditation and Membership
APU’s School of Education values the importance of developing programs of distinction and academic integrity. This attention to excellence has earned the school notable accreditations and been guided by the school’s Conceptual Framework. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and SOE is also accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Meeting NCATE accreditation enables APU to prepare teachers for new, more rigorous state licensing, and sets graduates apart from other candidates on a global scale. When you graduate from an APU program, you graduate with the ability to function in the education arena with confidence, serving as a valued asset to your organization.
