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Educational Psychology, M.A.Ed.
with embedded School Psychology Credential

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Overview

Never more complex, today’s classrooms encompass a wide spectrum of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and learning abilities. The need has risen dramatically for invested educational psychologists qualified to guide students through the challenging issues facing them today. The most effective in these positions demonstrate insightful skills beyond basic training, and dedication to serving all students, empowering them to succeed as lifelong learners.

Azusa Pacific University’s NASP-accredited embedded program pairs the Master of Arts in Education: Educational Psychology with the School Psychology Credential, which equips candidates with the ability to receive career advancement opportunities and gives them a highly marketable specialty. Earning both the degree and the credential from a Christian perspective, APU graduates are distinguished from their counterparts by their caring, compassionate approach, strong background, and high ethical standards. With a solid background in this area, candidates are able to assess students of all cultures, social levels, and learning abilities more effectively. The program's accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) also allows candidates to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP) upon graduating and passing the Praxis II School Psychology Examination.

Program Highlights

• Combines the master's degree with the credential program requirements, equipping students for career advancement.
• Renders the graduate highly marketable and competitively qualified to serve as a professional school counselor in a public school setting.
• Offers an efficient path toward the dual goal of meeting state requirements and earning a nationally recognized, advanced degree from a reputable university.

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School of Education Accreditation

Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), making APU one of only three private schools in California with this distinction. Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Our Master of Arts in Education: Educational Psychology Program is also accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). These notable accreditations set APU graduates apart from other candidates and ensure your degree will be recognized throughout the United States and internationally.

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the fourth year in the most prestigious category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2012 rankings, placing in Tier One at No. 170 in the National Universities category. APU was also ranked No. 16 in the Up-and-Coming Schools Category by U.S.News. In addition, The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 121 institutions in the 2012 Best Colleges in the West for the sixth consecutive year, and Forbes named APU No. 322 on a list of 650 colleges that represent the top 20 percent of all undergraduate institutions.