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Department of Higher Education

Achieving Excellence through Strengths Development

Through a distinct strengths development approach, APU’s Department of Higher Education identifies and nurtures students’ God-given strengths as a foundation for engaging them in the learning process and achieving excellence. Students benefit from a cohort model, growing within a motivated learning community. Our school offers a master’s program with an in-person option at the Azusa Campus as well as a hybrid option (online synchronous plus one in-person residency day per semester) to accommodate working professionals with varying schedules and needs.

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Staff Saturday: Matthew Browning MA ’94, EdD Lives Out His Calling Through Developing Student Engagement as the Director of Commuter Life

To Matthew Browning, MA ’94, EdD, living out his calling is more than talking about the Lord’s goodness; rather, his actions through cultivating a love for service and leadership in young adults is at the core of his purpose. Whether students know him through his role as the director of Commuter Life, or as Student Government Association advisor, Browning has established a legacy at Azusa Pacific University that glorifies God.

Meet Your Faculty and Staff Mentors

The Department of Higher Education brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to inspire and support your academic journey.

Jeannine Kranzow

Jeannine Kranzow

Chair and Professor, Department of Higher Education

Mari Luna De La Rosa

Mari Luna De La Rosa

Associate Professor, Department of Higher Education

Contact Information

Email (CCSD): [email protected]
Email (Doctoral): [email protected]
Phone: (626) 815-5349

Location

Duke Academic Complex, Room 502
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Note: This information is current for the 2026-27 academic year, but all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current academic catalog for more information.