Requirements
Following are the graduation requirements for full-time students:
- 120 credits for students beginning a fall semester as freshmen
- 90 credits for transfer students beginning a fall semester as sophomores
- 60 credits for transfer students beginning a fall semester as juniors
- 30 credits for transfer students beginning a fall semester as seniors
Through supervised, purposeful, and transformational service, APU students become consistent community contributors. Generally, students earn 15 credits per semester of weekly involvement, but one-day service opportunities and short-term ministry trips are also available. The maximum amount of M.A.S. credits is 30 per semester and 45 per academic year. (For instance, 15 fall semester credits for Homework House and 30 credits for Mexicali on Easter vacation). To receive credit for completing ministry/service, students must complete the Ministry/Service Report and are encouraged to turn it in by the end of the semester in which the ministry/service is completed. These forms are available in the M.A.S. office.
M.A.S. encourages you to broaden your horizons through different experiences, yet we also recognize that you may desire to stay with a particular ministry to continue developing your gifts and relationships there. Additionally, you may find that a certain ministry/service opportunity is a fitting complement to your particular area of study. M.A.S. fully supports this continuity of involvement and encourages you to provide leadership in your endeavors with APU. Therefore, you may receive 45 credits maximum per year, distributed in any way you choose among ministry/service ventures. Only the following restrictions exist:
- Athletic training may use up to four sessions for a maximum of 60 credits.
- Nursing majors may use up to four clinicals for a maximum of 60 credits.
- Music ministries may use up to two ensembles for a maximum of 60 credits.
For a list of ministry and service opportunities, visit www.apu.edu/mas/ministries/.
