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APU's Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate suits students who would like to receive the basic qualifications needed to teach in a multicultural setting. Details ›

1 location Online

6 units

9-12 weeks to complete

The field-based Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers in-service teachers the opportunity to earn a certificate in TESOL while concurrently teaching abroad. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

18 units

12 months to complete

The on-campus Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) gives post-baccalaureate students specialized skills in TESOL. The certificate is ideal for supplementing and enhancing traditional ministry (e.g., translation, literacy, and friendship evangelism) within multicultural or cross-cultural environments. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

18 units

12 months to complete

The Doctoral-Level Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education is designed for educators and leaders who already have a master’s degree and wish to deepen their knowledge and application of a strengths development model to their work in higher education. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 units

This certificate prepares candidates to meet the educational requirements for California state licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), equipping them to counsel students individually and in groups. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County

12 units

5 months to complete

Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners Details ›

1 location Online

12 units

4–8 months to complete

This online program prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners Details ›

1 location Online

12 units

4–8 months to complete

The Online Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program empowers educators to effectively address the challenges of the 21st-century classroom. Designed for candidates interested in gaining GATE competency without earning a master’s degree, the certificate program enables educators to maximize student learning. Details ›

1 location Online

12 units

4–8 months to complete