Undergraduate Programs |
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Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees |
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Human Development, B.A. (accelerated, 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. |
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Organizational Leadership, B.S. (accelerated) (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. |
Graduate Programs |
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Master's Degrees |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Educational Psychology (with an embedded School Psychology Credential), M.A.Ed. |
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Prepares school psychologist 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. |
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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. |
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Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A. |
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This accelerated degree for working professionals teaches advanced skills in multicultural matters, research, ethics, strategic planning, and people and organizational management for promotion, advancement, and/or career change. |
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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. |
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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. |
Certificates |
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ELL/C.L.A.D. Certificate |
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Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners. |
Credentials |
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Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential Level II |
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All who hold the Level I credential must clear it within five years by completing Level II, an advanced course of study that deepens understanding and hones the skills of special education teachers. |
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Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential Level I, 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). |
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Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Internship Credential Level I, 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). |
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Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential |
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The Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Program prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). The program is CCTC and NCATE accredited. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Single-Subject Teaching Credential |
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The Single-Subject Teaching 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. |
Combined Programs |
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Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC (Tier I) Credential |
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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. |
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Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential (K-12) Preliminary Level I, Track A |
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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. |
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Special Education, M.A.Ed. and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential (K-12) Preliminary Level I, 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
