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 |
| Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A. |
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| Theory and hands-on practice prepares counselors to work with individuals, couples, and families by integrating theology, ethics, and psychotherapy. Meets California licensure requirements. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 60 | 2, 3, or 4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Orange County
San Diego |
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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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| Leadership and Organizational Studies, M.A. (also online) |
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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. | | Units | Completion Time | Formats | Locations |
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| 33 | 20 months | Online
Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Murrieta
Online
Orange County
San Diego |
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| M.Div. (Master of Divinity) |
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| 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 and Biblical Studies. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 90 | 3-4 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles
San Diego |
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| Nursing, M.S. (MSN) |
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| 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. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 22-24 | 2 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
San Diego |
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| Pastoral Studies, M.A. |
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| 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, Urban Studies, Worship Leadership, and Youth Ministry. | | Units | Completion Time | Format | Locations |
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| 60 | 2-3 years | Traditional | Azusa (main campus)
Los Angeles
San Diego |
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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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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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