Master of Arts in Education

Graduate Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MA in Education program, applicants must meet APU’s general graduate admission requirements. No teaching credential is required.

Select an option below to learn more:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for

• K-12 educators who have already earned their teaching credential and are ready to advance in their careers;
• instructors, collegiate coaches, and industry professionals looking to deepen their education expertise and effectiveness; and
• professionals seeking a pay raise, promotion, or expanded leadership role within an educational context.

For more information, contact the Student Services Center at (626) 815-2020.

Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are considered gift aid, meaning they do not require repayment. These awards may come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources. Scholarships are often merit-based and awarded for academic achievement, leadership, or other demonstrated talents.

While APU does award scholarships, you can also find external scholarship opportunities through websites such as Finaid and Fastweb. Contact the Student Services Center about scholarships offered through APU departments or local organizations.

Student Employment

Along with gift aid and student loans, you can apply for on-campus student employment opportunities to earn additional income to pay for education-related expenses. As an APU student, you can also find work off campus in the surrounding community.

Military and Veterans Benefits

If you are a veteran, serve in the military, or qualify as a spouse or dependent, you may access financial assistance that helps cover the cost of tuition, housing, and books. As a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly School, APU offers the support and flexibility needed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree.

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The MA in Education program is offered in a hybrid, low-residency format featuring select in-person residency days alongside online asynchronous coursework and online synchronous support events.

Program Format

• Online Asynchronous Classes: Complete coursework on your own schedule. The asynchronous nature of the program’s courses allows students to prioritize their education in a way that works with their professional lifestyle.
• Online Synchronous Support Events: Faculty host designated office hours, online workshops, and pop-up community-building events so students can connect with their cohort and professors in a personalized way.
• In-Person Residency Days:
  • Residency 1 (Term 1): Held at the Azusa campus. Students build community with peers and faculty and begin diving into the curriculum.
  • Residency 2 (Final Term): Formal research presentation and dinner with students and faculty. Hooding ceremony before graduates walk at APU’s commencement.

Locations

Hybrid sections are available at the following APU campuses:

• Azusa (Main Campus)
• Orange County
• San Diego
• Inland Empire
• High Desert
• Murrieta

Have questions about the MA in Education program? Reach out to our faculty and staff:

• HeeKap Lee, Ph.D., Program Director [email protected]
• Julie Magana, Program Manager [email protected]

You can also visit the Student Services Center or request information to be connected with an advisor.

Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

You can complete the MA in Education program in five eight-week terms, or about one year.

You may take up to 8 units per eight-week term, which includes a maximum of two education courses.

At Azusa Pacific, each term consists of two sessions (Fall I and Fall II, Spring I and Spring II), and each session is eight weeks.

For more information, see our academic calendar.

Each class requires you to meet for approximately five hours once a week.

Since most of our students are working professionals with busy schedules and family lives, we keep the MAEd program flexible. That means you have to attend class only one night per week for eight weeks.

Yes, APU’s MA in Education culminates in a traditional master’s thesis. You’ll conduct original research in an area of educational interest, guided by APU faculty, and produce a scholarly work that deepens your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the field.