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Overview

The Department of Doctoral Studies in Education offers a program for educators who desire to enhance their leadership roles and professional service in the field of education. The department strives to prepare values-driven scholars and leaders to have a positive impact on student learning and social justice in education.

Benefits and Distinctives

  • The program's flexible cohort model creates a rich learning environment as students progress through courses with the same group of peers.
  • Students choose between three emphases in Leadership, Teaching and Learning, and School Psychology.
  • An integrated support system of faculty advisors, mentors, and staff prepare and equip students to make a difference with their degree in real-world settings.

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

APU also offers doctoral programs in higher education through the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences.

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). 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 second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.