About APU
Mission Statement
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life.
University History
Azusa Pacific University (APU) began in 1899 as the Training School for Christian Workers, the first Bible college on the West Coast geared toward training students for ministry and service endeavors. The university has resided in Azusa since 1949.
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 52 undergraduate majors, 28 master’s degrees, 14 certificates, 10 credentials, and 9 doctoral programs, the university offers its more than 10,000 students a quality education on campus, online, and at seven regional centers throughout Southern California.
Accreditation
The accreditation history of this institution is as follows:
| 1947 | American Association of Bible Colleges |
| 1964 | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| 1975 | Board of Registered Nursing |
| 1977 | National League for Nursing (Undergraduate Nursing Program) |
| 1982 | Council on Social Work Education (Undergraduate Social Work Program) |
| 1990 | Association of Theological Schools (Graduate School of Theology) |
| 1991 | National League for Nursing (Graduate Nursing Program) |
| 1996 | National League for Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs) |
| 1999 | Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (Graduate Physical Therapy Program) |
| 2000 | American Psychological Association (Psychology Doctoral Program) |
| 2001 | National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (School of Education) |
| 2002 | Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Athletic Training Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (Athletic Training Education Program) |
| 2003 | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs) |
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