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Department of Higher Education
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Contact Information
Email (CCSD): [email protected]Email (Doctoral): [email protected]
Phone: (626) 815-5349
Location
Duke Academic Complex, Room 502The Department of Higher Education prepares students focused on leading within a university-level environment. The department utilizes a strengths development approach, identifying and nurturing students’ strengths as the foundation for engaging
in the learning process and achieving excellence. Learn more about how APU advances the strengths movement (PDF).
The department also houses the MS in College Counseling and Student Development, a two-year campus-based program, allowing students to gain fieldwork experience
through internships, conduct research, and graduate ready to lead.