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APU’s 37-month, low-residency MFA program accommodates the working artist/educator and centers primarily on studio activity and the integration of faith and art. Students engage in highly collaborative relationships with MFA program mentor-professors, enabling artists to hone their talent through critique and individual instruction. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

37 months to complete

APU's Online M.A. in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism is an innovative 24-month program that offers a specialized program in modernism while blending courses in contemporary theory and the practice of art criticism. The program cultivates expertise through a framework of aesthetic understanding and scholarly analysis. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

24 months to complete

This program meets needs for specialists in information technology at the professional level. The program comprises a fundamental understanding of the use, knowledge, function, installation, and maintenance of computers. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

The online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program offers compassionate, engaged graduate students the opportunity to study TESOL from anywhere around the world. The online program allows students to develop the vision, concepts, and skills necessary to teach English to diverse student populations locally and internationally. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

19 months to complete

The APU/Christ's College Cooperative M.A. in TESOL program offers college graduates in Taiwan the opportunity to earn a 36-unit master's degree. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

36 units

24 months to complete

The field-based Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program offers in-service teachers with a secured teaching contract abroad the opportunity to earn their degree while teaching abroad. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) International

36 units

30 months to complete

The on-campus Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program, housed at the university's Azusa campus, offers prospective and experienced teachers a relevant degree that blends theoretical course material with real-life application. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

17-24 months to complete

The Master of Arts in Transformational Urban Leadership (MATUL) is an entirely field-based program that prepares students to implement spiritual, socioeconomic, political, and environmental change throughout the world. Details ›

1 location International

45 units

2 Years to complete

This program prepares individuals to become student affairs educators whose special interest is college students and the environments that affect their development as persons and scholar educators. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42 units

2 years (traditional) to complete

Provides educational support internationally to leaders of mission, government, nongovernment, and nonprofit organizations in a distributed-learning approach to global-learning groups worldwide. Details ›

2 locations International Off-campus

36 units

3 years to complete

For experienced professionals in positions of leadership, this interdisciplinary, intercultural, international program hones leadership skills through experiential study of organizational life and action research. This program offers the following concentrations: Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, and Organizational Leadership. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2-3 years to complete

Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating ethics and psychotherapy. The program meets California licensure requirements. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Orange County San Diego Ventura County

66 units

2-4 years to complete

For those without a master’s in psychology, this program offers a one-year sequence of courses in preparation for the Psy.D. curriculum, with an opportunity to earn the master's after one year in the Psy.D. Program. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

10 units

1 year to complete

The Master of Social Work Program offers concentration courses that allow students to specialize in a selected area of social work practice. The MSW degree is considered the most appropriate academic credential for advanced social work practice and is a requirement for professional licensure in most states. *Those with advanced standing may complete the program in a shorter timeframe. This program offers the following concentrations: Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families and Community Practice and Partnerships. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 ^-60 units

9 months^ 24-48 months to complete

The M.S. in Human Physiology is not offered as a stand-alone program. It is a dual degree option for those enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

The Master of Science in Human Physiology provides students with in-depth anatomic and physiologic study of the human body, as well as research emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, performance, and biochemical systems. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

34 units

1-2 years to complete

The Master of Business Administration program teaches working professionals the key concepts and skills, both analytical and relational, to be successful managers and leaders in business and society. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12-36 months to complete

Through the MAM program, students gain relevant business and leadership strategies without a financial emphasis. Hands-on learning enables students to implement management principles in the modern workplace, while learning to positively steer organizational change and create a culture of teamwork. This program offers the following concentrations: Diversity for Strategic Advantage, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development and Change, Public Administration, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

12–30 months to complete

APU’s Online Master of Arts in Management (MAM) program brings relevant business and leadership strategies to a flexible online format, helping managers and leaders learn how to effectively motivate employees to exceed market expectations in national, international, and global organizations. Details ›

1 location Online

39 units

18–30 months to complete

The Millennial MBA is an accelerated, comprehensive, and intensive 12-month graduate business program that develops exceptional business management professionals with outstanding moral character, strong analytical and innovative decision-making skills, and a worldview that understands and appreciates the global diversity in cultures, markets, and economies. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12 months to complete

The Young Executive MAM Program equips students to positively steer organizational change and create a culture of teamwork. APU undergraduate business students can begin coursework toward an M.A. in Management during final semester and complete the degree in one year. This program offers the following concentrations: Strategic Management, Diversity for Strategic Advantage, Human Resources Management, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development and Change, and Public Administration. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

39 units

12 months to complete

The Young Executive MBA program allows APU undergraduate business students to obtain an experience-based, internship-driven graduate degree. Students benefit from more than an integrated curriculum; they will be actively involved in the local business community, learning by doing as they tackle real-world business situations. This program offers the following concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Management. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38 units

12 months to complete

Anticipated to launch in 2013, the Master of Professional Accountancy degree will be designed to equip ethical leaders in the financial fields. The master’s degree in accounting will emphasize preparation for the CPA exam and real-world experience through internships and job placement for graduates. This full-time, intensive program for recent graduates will allow students to complete an advanced degree in just one year. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

12 months to complete

The Master of Arts in Education: Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

46-48 units

Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego Ventura County

43-45 units

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15 months to complete

Online master's degree that 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. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15-24 months to complete

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential in a flexible online format to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15–24 months to complete

This program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

45 units

18–24 months to complete

This online program pepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership. Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

6 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

15–18 months to complete

This program, conducted entirely online, empowers 21st century educators to infuse and implement technology into K-U teaching and learning classrooms and online learning communities. Details ›

1 location Online

36 units

15 months to complete

Designed for candidates without teaching contracts in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

12–18 months to complete

Designed for candidates who are already teaching in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

43 units

12–18 months to complete

Prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology, as well as program administration, consulting, and admission to doctoral programs. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

36 units

18–24 months to complete

Offered in conjunction with the Teacher Librarian Services Credential, this degree develops school library and media specialists as educational leaders in their districts. Graduates are recognized as experts at the state level. Details ›

1 location Online

39 units

18 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

48 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire Orange County

66 units

3 years to complete

Prepares candidates to serve as professional counselors in both school and clinical settings. Requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential are embedded within the program, along with the educational requirements for California state licensure as a LPCC. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta Orange County

60 units

24–36 months to complete

Designed for candidates without full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

49 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a mild/moderate disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

49 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for candidates without a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

For candidates with a full-time teaching contract, this program combines a master's degree in digital teaching and learning with a moderate/severe disabilities credential, equipping teachers to infuse technology into the curriculum of special needs classrooms. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta

42 units

18–24 months to complete

Designed for full-time special education teachers who have their Preliminary Credential, this program allows students to earn both a Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and an Educational Specialist Clear Credential. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

42 units

n/a Details ›

1 location Online

27 units

12–18 months to complete

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1 location Online

27 units

12–18 months to complete

The Master of Education: Special Education and Educational Technology (noncredential) program focuses on research-proven instructional strategies and the integration of technology into the curriculum for special needs populations. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Murrieta San Diego

36 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

9 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Online Orange County San Diego Ventura County

42 units

12–18 months to complete

The Online Master of Arts in Education: Special Education (non-credential) is designed for individuals eager to pursue a Master of Arts with emphases in classroom interventions, bilingual special education strategies, emotional disturbance (behavior analysis), autisum spectrum disorders, or resource specialist. This program does not lead to a California teaching credential. Details ›

1 location Online

42 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

46 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

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1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms. Details ›

4 locations Azusa (main campus) Online San Diego Ventura County

45 units

18–24 months to complete

n/a Details ›

1 location Online

45 units

18–24 months to complete

Offered only in conjunction with a Single- or Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, this master's degree offers educators an in-depth study of how to teach the 21st-century learner. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

15–22 units

12–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-49 units

12–18 months to complete

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. Details ›

7 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

40 units

18–24 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

45-52 units

12-18 months to complete

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. Details ›

8 locations Azusa (main campus) High Desert Inland Empire Los Angeles Murrieta Orange County San Diego Ventura County

43-50 units

18–24 months to complete

The Master of Music in Composition prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of composition and arranging. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2 years to complete

The Master of Music in Conducting prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

36 units

2 years to complete

The Master of Music Education prepares current and prospective teaching professionals as school music specialists qualified to lead K-12 music programs in both private and public sectors. This program offers the following concentrations: Choral and Instrumental. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

33-36 units

2 years to complete

The Master of Music in Performance allows specialization in instrumental performance, keyboard collaborative arts, piano and organ performance, and vocal performance. This program offers the following concentrations: Instrumental, Keyboard Collaborative Arts, Piano and Organ, and Vocal. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

30-32 units

2 years to complete

The Entry-level Master's (ELM) program is designed for students who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in other disciplines, but want to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. The program provides students an intensive three-year sequence of pre- and post-licensure study that enables them to become registered nurses (RNs) and receive a BSN, and also leads to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a clinical specialty. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

107-122 units

3-4 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate, including a specialization in Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54-56 units

3-4 years to complete

The Master of Science in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialties (CNS) offers the Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist. These two clinical areas of content and advanced practice prepare nurses to work in acute, primary, or long-term care settings. Details ›

2 locations Azusa (main campus) San Diego

39-41 units

2-3 years to complete

The Master of Science in Nursing with Nurse Practioner (NP) Specialties offers the Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialties. These three clinical areas of content and advanced practice prepare nurses to work with patients across the adult years, throughout the human lifespan, or in the psychiatric and mental health settings. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

42-54 units

3 years to complete

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Parish Nursing (PN) specialty is an interdisciplinary program that prepares nurses to serve within churches or other religiously based settings as nurse specialists in spiritual aspects of patient care. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

38-40 units

2-3 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

58-60 units

3 years to complete

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) prepares nurses to be effective practitioners of school health. Throughout the program, students develop theoretical and practical expertise in nursing and education applied to basic health services in the public schools (K-12). Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

41-43 units

2-3 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Certificate, including a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

58-60 units

4-5 years to complete

This combined program allows students to earn a master’s degree along with the School Nurse Services Certificate, including a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), preparing them for certification by the state of California and for national certification. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

54-56 units

4-5 years to complete

Nationally accredited, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students in advanced theory and practice in a specialized clinical area of nursing. Upon completion, students will meet all the requirements to be certified and will be nationally board eligible. Note: Students pursuing an MSN must also complete coursework for a specialized clinical area of nursing. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Inland Empire San Diego

38-62 units

2-3 years to complete

Available in Los Angeles; D.Min., M.Div., MAPS, and MA(TS)
The Asian Program offers bilingual courses in English and Korean for the various graduate degree programs in the Graduate School of Theology. Blending Korean culture with the principles of God's Word, the program provides academic excellence coupled with practical ministry training. Details ›

1 location Los Angeles

48-90 units

2-4 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Divinity Program prepares men and women for professional ministry in the church by providing solid training in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies. This program offers the following concentrations: Anglican Studies (Azusa) and Biblical Studies. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

90 units

3–4 years to complete

La Maestría en Divinidades (M.Div.) ofrece al individuo la oportunidad de estudiar profundamente los diferentes aspectos y énfasis del campo teológico y su relación directa con el ámbito ministerial. Este programa promueve la excelencia académica y ministerial, y proporciona la base para aquellos estudiantes que desean obtener un Doctorado en Ministerio (D.Min.). Este programa consta de 90 unidades de estudio. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

90 units

3-4 years to complete

La Maestría de Artes en Estudios Pastorales (MAPS) está diseñada para equipar a líderes y pastores, de manera práctica, para desempeñar las funciones del ministerio dentro y fuera de la iglesia. Este programa consta de 60 unidades de estudio. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

60 units

2-3 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program is designed for persons seeking preparation in a specialized field of ministry. Concentrations include church leadership and development, urban studies, worship leadership, and youth ministry. This program offers the following concentrations: Church Leadership and Development (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Urban Studies (Azusa, Los Angeles, San Diego), Worship Leadership (Azusa), and Youth and Family Ministry (Azusa). Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa, Los Angeles, and San Diego;
Korean program in Los Angeles
The Master of Arts (Theological Studies) is designed for individuals seeking advanced academic training in biblical studies or theology and ethics in preparation for teaching in Christian schools and colleges, or for doctoral studies in Bible or theology and ethics. This program offers the following concentrations: Biblical Studies and Theology and Ethics. Details ›

3 locations Azusa (main campus) Los Angeles San Diego

60 units

2–3 years to complete

English program in Azusa
The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Program prepares men and women for the specialized field of youth ministry. Details ›

1 location Azusa (main campus)

48 units

2–3 years to complete