Frequently Asked Questions
How many units are in this program?
The program requires 36 post-baccalaureate units.
How many units do I take each semester?
Half-time students take at three to six units every nine-week term. Most candidates
are working adults and do not take classes full time. Academic advising is highly
recommended to determine the course load required.
How long is a semester?
All courses are offered in accelerated nine-week semester terms in fall and
spring. For summer, the term is six weeks.
How many hours does each class session require?
Classes meet for approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes, once a week.
How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students attend one evening per week for each enrolled course.
How many students will there be in my classes?
This varies depending on the campus and the particular class, but the average
class size in this program ranges from 12-15 students.
Does APU require theses, dissertations, or capstone projects?
No, this program does not require a thesis, dissertation, or capstone project.
However, a research project is required in the final course.
What is the description of the average student in the APU program?
The student body in this program is about 65 percent female, 35 percent male.
Most are older students who work while they attend school. The racial representation
includes Caucasian, African American, Latino, and Asian students. Most, but
not all, who attend APU describe themselves as Christians.
Are scholarships available?
Several types of financial aid are available to graduates. The sources include
federal loans, state grants, and fellowships. For those who qualify, the California Student Aid Commission administers a loan program called the Assumption Program of Loans
for Education (APLE) designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers
and serve in critical teacher-shortage areas in California public elementary
and secondary schools. Under the provisions of the APLE Program, the commission
may assume up to $8,000 in outstanding educational loan balances. For details
about APLE and all other financial aid programs, please contact the Office of
Graduate Student Financial Services at (626) 815-4570.
How soon can I finish this program?
This program can potentially be finished in one year. However, it can take longer;
therefore, academic advising is highly recommended and especially helpful in
determining what is suitable for the individual based on personal schedule and
content of the current class.
What is the cost per unit?
Most graduate programs average about $510 per unit for the 2008-09 academic
year. This varies depending upon the program, and other fees that may also apply.
Current information may be obtained in Graduate Catalog
under the Student Financial Services section.
Graduate Center Information
| Contact Information | Location and Hours |
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Graduate Center Azusa Pacific University PO Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702-7000 (800) TALK-APU (800) 825-5278 (626) 815-4570 Fax (626) 815-4571 graduatecenter@apu.edu www.apu.edu/graduatecenter |
Administration West Building 568 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
