Admission

Application Deadline

The MS in Physical Education program offers five start times each year: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II, and Summer. Call (626) 815-4570 or email gpadmissions@apu.edu for current deadlines.

Prerequisites

• Twelve semester units of undergraduate or graduate coursework in education, or a baccalaureate degree or concentration in physical education
• For each year of verified, full-time teaching or coaching experience, three units of prerequisites may be waived.
• Students pursuing a teaching credential should refer to the Division of Teacher Education prior to applying to the physical education degree program.

Admission Requirements—Domestic Applicants

The university graduate and program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete.

• 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 recommendations submitted by principals, district administrators, professors, or employers who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic ability and potential
• Personal Statement of 1-2 pages describing how you anticipate that APU’s master’s degree will enable you to achieve your short- and long-term professional goals.
• Résumé or statement of experience including the most relevant work and volunteer experience

Send official transcripts to:

Graduate and Professional Center
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
gpadmissions@apu.edu

What to Expect

After all admission materials have been received by the Graduate and Professional Center, the faculty or department chair reviews the applicant’s file. The applicant is notified in writing of the admission decision.