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About the Department

Building upon the mission of Azusa Pacific University, the Department of Advanced Studies in Education provides opportunities for advanced academic work and research leading to a master’s degree in education. The department strives to create a scholarly environment where a community of learners engages in intellectual discourse of philosophical, sociological, and pedagogical analytic inquiry; develops research-based paradigms for dealing with the challenges of 21st century schools and schooling; and participates in meaningful social action research which connects schools with communities. The department maintains a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice.

The faculty of active researchers facilitates the learning process and encourages teachers to become lifelong learners and classroom researchers; to strengthen their knowledge of current issues on schools and schooling; to take leadership roles in the community regarding current educational policies; to be advocates for the diverse community of learners, especially as current issues arise that challenge educational philosophies, practices, and policies; and to wrestle with the complexity of the ethics of caring.

Faculty and students in the Department of Advanced Studies in Education are encouraged to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. Research topics include the importance of literacy, the challenge of cultural diversity, and the implementation of technology in schools.

The Department of Advanced Studies in Education faculty engages in research, presents at national and international conferences, and maintains membership in:

Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
Center for Adult and Professional Studies | School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences | School of Business | School of Education
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | School of Music | School of Nursing | School of Theology