Teaching, MAEd, and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Informational Meetings

We encourage you to attend an informational meeting before submitting your application. These sessions provide clear guidance on admission and program requirements, academic advising, and what to expect throughout the program—helping you apply with confidence.

To find upcoming meeting dates, locations, or registration details, visit the School of Education’s information meeting calendar or call (626) 815-5376.

Admission Requirements

Discover a world of possibility at Azusa Pacific University. Here, a dedicated admissions team helps you navigate the next step toward your teaching career.

When applying to the MA in Education: Teaching program, you must submit:

• Graduate application for admission
• $45 nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all institutions leading to and awarding the applicant’s bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and all postbaccalaureate study
  • An official transcript is one that Azusa Pacific University receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and that bears the official seal of the college or university. 
  • A cumulative minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average on the posted degree is required for regular admission status. Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals with a lower GPA if competency can be shown through multiple measures.
• Two letters of recommendation that assess your competence and character
  • Appropriate recommendations include those who have supervised your leadership or teaching experience with children/youth in public or private settings, an employer who directly supervised you, or one faculty/academic reference. References from neighbors, friends, and relatives are not appropriate unless they have served as supervisors. Additional letters are optional.
• Résumé (preferred) or statement of experience, including your most relevant work and volunteer experience
• 1-2-page personal statement addressing:
  • Experiences from your background that enhance your teaching practice
  • The most rewarding and challenging aspects of working with youth
  • Your motivation for pursuing a career in teaching
  • Preferred grade level and content areas, and why
  • How you plan to support the success of all students and contribute to the teaching profession
• Proof of Certificate of Clearance (COC)
  • Applicants for summer or fall t erms must have a COC valid through January 31, and applicants for the spring term must have a COC valid through June 30. View instructions on Obtaining a Certificate of Clearance (PDF); applicants are encouraged to begin this step as soon as possible to allow time for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to process your information.
• Proof that the Basic Skills Requirement has been satisfied
• Proof of subject matter preparation or proof of paid registration for the next appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) administration (view teacher test preparation resources)

Send official transcripts to:

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
[email protected]

Next Steps

After all admission materials have been received, the faculty or department chair reviews your application and will issue a written admission decision.

International Admission Requirements

Azusa Pacific University is authorized under federal law by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State to enroll nonimmigrant, alien undergraduate and graduate students. APU issues and administers both the I-20 and DS 2019 (F-1 and J-1 status documents, respectively).

Along with meeting the standard admission requirements for the MAEd in Teaching, if you are an international applicant you must also:

• Demonstrate proficiency in English through a placement test with the Academic Success Center, or through a TOEFL/IELTS score that meets program-specific requirements. Review APU’s English proficiency requirements to learn more.
• Request that official test scores be sent to APU. All other forms of proof indicated in the English proficiency requirements must be submitted directly to International Services.
• Provide a Graduate Affidavit of Financial Support (PDF) and a bank statement from within the last six months proving financial ability to pay for education costs through personal, family, or sponsor resources.
• Submit a copy of a valid passport showing biographical data, including your name, country of citizenship, date of birth, and other legal information.
• Get foreign transcripts evaluated. International credentials (transcripts, certificates, diplomas, and degrees) must be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation agency. Review our policy and a list of approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies.

Send official transcripts to:

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
[email protected]

MA in Education Program Tuition

Note: This information is current for the 2025-26 academic year, but all stated academic information is subject to change.

*Base Cost (cost per unit x program units) is provided to aid in program comparison only.

Review APU’s graduate cost of attendance information to estimate the total amount of your MAEd in Teaching degree.

Financial Aid

At Azusa Pacific University, we’re committed to making a Christ-centered graduate education accessible. To lower the cost of the Master of Arts in Education, you have access to a range of financial aid opportunities, including federal loans, state grants, fellowships, and scholarships. Availability varies by program, and a dedicated admissions advisor can help you understand your options and plan with confidence.

APU also provides information on numerous financial aid options for prospective students in the School of Education. Discover more available scholarship opportunities.

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

Military and Veteran Benefits

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

APU Alumni Tuition Discounts

APU’s School of Education offers an alumni tuition discount for Azusa Pacific alumni starting in a graduate program.

You must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. You must be enrolled at least half-time. APU doctoral alumni are not eligible for the School of Education alumni discount.

If you meet the qualifications, your discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid, such as School of Education scholarships. If you qualify for both, you may choose to receive either the alumni discount or an APU scholarship.

At APU, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality education backed by respected accreditation and academic excellence.

• Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). 
• The School of Education receives accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), making APU one of only three schools in California with this distinction. 
• Our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

You can complete the MA in Education program in three semesters and one summer session, or about two years.

You may only take 8 units per eight-week term, which includes a maximum of two methods or education classes and their corequisite field experiences (if applicable).

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. The 16-week student teaching semester covers Fall I and II or Spring I and II.

For more information, review 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: Teaching requires a Capstone seminar, which integrates your teaching credential and master’s coursework into a research project and professional ePortfolio. Your capstone project showcases your teaching philosophy, scholarly work, and classroom practice, while also deepening your understanding of the relationship between schools and the communities they serve.