
School of Education
A Collaborative Community of Educators
The School of Education at Azusa Pacific University equips teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and administrators to make a difference as leaders and champions for students in diverse educational settings. Providing comprehensive graduate education degrees, the school offers an EdD in Educational Leadership and degrees in teaching, learning and technology, special education, and school counseling and school psychology. Recognized among teacher preparation programs for excellence, the school also offers single subject and multiple subject teaching credentials, as well as mild to moderate and extensive support needs special education credentials.
APU’s notable accreditation by the CTC, NASP, CAEP, and WSCUC means candidates receive practical training of the highest standard in every educator preparation program.
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Thinking about returning to school to earn a graduate degree or complete your bachelor’s degree? Join us at an upcoming admissions event and let us make the process as simple as possible. Meet our team, get your questions answered, and have your application fee waived — just for attending.
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School of Education
School of Education Preview Night | Virtual Information Session- Thursday, November 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
APU Ranked Among Best Grad Schools by Money
Azusa Pacific University was ranked in Money’s Best Graduate School Programs 2025 for education and nursing, focusing on affordability, value, and return on investment.

Impacting the World for Christ
Alumni Feature: LBUSD Superintendent Don Austin, MA ’01, EdD ’05, Uplifts Educators
Ahsie Sielna MA ’26 Shares the Gifts of God to Students Abroad through the TESOL Program
Answering a Higher Calling
Alumni Feature: Peter Holmstrom ’18 is Challenging What Education Can Look Like at Summit School
APU School of Education’s New Master’s in Education Encourages Lifelong Learners
APU’s School of Education Launches New MAEd Degree, Adds Hybrid Options for Existing Programs