Undergraduate Programs |
Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees |
| Human Development, B.A. (teacher preparation) |
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| This accelerated program provides paraeducators and those seeking a career change with the subject-matter preparation necessary for elementary or K-12 special education school teachers. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 48 | 19 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego |
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| Organizational Leadership, B.S. (also online) |
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| This accelerated program offers a convenient, relevant traditional and online formats for working professionals to complete their bachelor's degree and prepare for leadership roles in a variety of profit and nonprofit organizations. | | Units | Completion Time | Formats | Locations |
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| 39 | 15 months | Online Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego |
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Graduate Programs |
Master's Degrees |
| Curriculum and Instruction in Multicultural Contexts, M.A.Ed. |
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| For K-12 credentialed teachers, provides instructional strategies for the multicultural classroom. Focuses on personal, social, academic, and literacy development, emphasizing communication with families and communities. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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| Early Entry into Nursing and Advanced Practice (EENAP) |
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| EENAP students complete pre-licensure theory and clinical coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and then continue on with courses that lead to advanced practice in nursing, specifically the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 66 | 3 years | Accelerated | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego |
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| Educational Counseling (with an embedded School Counseling Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 48 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Educational Leadership, M.A. |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Educational Psychology (with an embedded School Psychology Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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| Prepares school psychologists to evaluate and treat students of all cultures, socioeconomic levels, and learning abilities. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 66 | 3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County |
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| Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. |
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| Provides educators with technology skills than can be integrated into daily curricula. Combines hands-on instruction and online learning, emphasizing Web 2.0 tools such as video, web design, podcasting, digital imaging, and blogs immediately applicable for today's classroom. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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| Physical Education, M.S. |
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| Prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology, as well as program administration, consulting, and admission to doctoral programs. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 39 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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Certificates |
| ELL/CTEL/CLAD Certificate |
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| Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 12 | 4-8 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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Credentials |
| 2042 Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). 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. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Level I, Track A |
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| The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Program, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. 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. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. | | Format | Locations |
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| Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential, Track A |
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| For noncontracted teachers, this special education credential program prepares educators to skillfully and compassionately guide mild to moderately disabled students (K-12). | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Internship Credential, Track B |
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| For contracted teacher interns, this credential in special education imparts the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of mild to moderately disabled students (K-12). | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 34 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I |
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| This program allows candidates to complete their credential while filling an administrative position under university and district supervision, gaining leadership skills from an ethical approach. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 24 | 15 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Tier II |
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| For those holding a Tier I credential, this advanced training program satisfies the state requirement for professional development and prepares full-time administrators for higher-level positions. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 10 | 3-4 semesters | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County Ventura |
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Combined Programs |
| Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1) |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 36 | 15-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential (K-12) Preliminary, Track B |
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| For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 49 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist (K-12) Preliminary, Track A Credential |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 43 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 40 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Track A 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Internship Teaching Credential, Track B |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 37-40 | 18-24 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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| Teaching, M.A.Ed. and Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A |
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| The Single Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Single-Subject Teaching Credential Track B
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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 45-48 | 12-18 months | Traditional | Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura |
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