School of Education

Prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15 months to complete

Online master's degree that prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15 months to complete

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15-24 months to complete

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential in a flexible online format to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15–24 months to complete

This program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program pepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares school counselors to communicate with and guide students of all cultures, socioeconomic levels, and learning abilities. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares school psychologists to evaluate and treat students of all cultures, socioeconomic levels, and learning abilities. Requirements for the post-master's Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County

66 units

3 years to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as professional counselors in both school and clinical settings. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program, along with the educational requirements for California state licensure as a LPCC. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County

60 units

24–36 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

49 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for candidates without full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

49 units

18–24 months to complete

For candidates with a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for candidates without a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

The Master of Arts in Education: Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

46-48 units

Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

43-45 units

This program, conducted entirely online, empowers 21st century educators to infuse and implement technology into K-U teaching and learning classrooms and online learning communities. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15 months to complete

Designed for full-time special education teachers who have their Preliminary Credential, this program allows students to earn both a Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and an Education Specialist Clear Credential. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42 units

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1 location Online

27 units

12–18 months to complete

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1 location Online

27 units

12–18 months to complete

Designed for candidates who possess a teaching credential in physical education and who seek to teach both adapted physical education and general physical education at the K–12 and community college levels. Details ›

1 location Orange County

39 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for candidates who are already teaching in the field, this program prepares candidates to advance their careers, increase their marketability, and gain opportunities in a variety of positions connected to physical education, athletics, and exercise science. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

48 units

12–18 months to complete

Designed for candidates without teaching contracts in the field, this program prepares candidates to advance their careers, increase their marketability, and gain opportunities in a variety of positions connected to physical education, athletics, and exercise science. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

12–18 months to complete

Prepares candidates to advance their careers, increase their marketability, and gain opportunities in a variety of positions connected to physical education, athletics, and exercise science. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to advance their careers, increase their marketability, and gain opportunities in a variety of positions connected to physical education, athletics, and exercise science. Candidates earn this degree entirely online. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15–24 months to complete

The Master of Education: Special Education and Educational Technology (noncredential) program focuses on research-proven instructional strategies and the integration of technology into the curriculum for special needs populations. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

36 units

12–18 months to complete

Offering the master’s in special education without the credential, this program provides the training and experiences that lead to confident, competent, and compassionate care of persons with disabilities. Details ›

9 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego Ventura County

42–45 units

12–18 months to complete

The Online Master of Arts in Education: Special Education (non-credential) is designed for individuals eager to pursue a Master of Arts with emphases in classroom interventions, bilingual special education strategies, emotional disturbance (behavior analysis), autism spectrum disorders, or resource specialist. This program does not lead to a California teaching credential. Details ›

1 location Online

42–45 units

12–18 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Offered only in conjunction with a Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, this master's degree offers educators an in-depth study of how to teach the 21st-century learner. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

15–22 units

12–24 months to complete

For full-time elementary or middle school (K-8) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program satisfies necessary requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

43–50 units

18–24 months to complete

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Non-Intern, and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for elementary or middle school (K–8) teachers. This master’s/credential program satisfies multiple-subject requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K–12 school. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-49 units

12–18 months to complete

For full-time middle or high school (8-12) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program fulfills single subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

43-50 units

18–24 months to complete

The Single Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Single Subject Teaching Credential, Non-Intern, and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for middle or high school (8-12) teachers. This master’s/credential program fulfills single subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-52 units

12-18 months to complete