Online Programs

The Master of Arts in Art Education program is a 30-hour low-residency degree for artists who love to teach. Designed for working professionals and busy educators who enjoy making and teaching art, students benefit from the convenience of online courses and two one-week summer intensive practicums at APU’s main campus in Azusa.

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) Pathway program allows RNs with a BSN to enter directly into APU’s DNP program without first earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

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Designed for working professionals, the BBA degree completion program equips you with the leadership and analytical skills needed to lead change in today’s business world. Relevant coursework and real-world projects guided by faculty with business experience allow you to immediately apply learning at work.

This program offers the following areas of study: Accounting, Government Financial Accounting, Human Resource Development, Leading Teams and People, Marketing and Digital Media, Public Administration, and Supply Chain Management.

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Designed for Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) students who have completed at least one semester of their ADN program at a community college, the Bridge to BSN sequential enrollment option allows students to get an early start on coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Following completion of the ADN, students transition to Azusa Pacific to complete their BSN.

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APU’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate suits students who would like to receive the basic qualifications needed to teach in a multicultural setting.

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The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) gives post-baccalaureate students specialized skills in TESOL. The certificate is ideal for supplementing and enhancing traditional ministry (e.g., translation, literacy, and friendship evangelism) within multicultural or cross-cultural environments.

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Child life specialists are allied healthcare professionals who support children and their families facing challenging experiences, particularly traumatic medical situations. Azusa Pacific University’s Master of Science in Child Life program prepares men and women for this special role.

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Designed to meet the growing need for psychologists who can support the mental health of children and youth, the MS in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Child and Adolescents equips graduates to pursue LPCC licensure in California and work in both public and private mental health settings.

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Azusa Pacific’s bachelor’s completion program in criminal justice is designed for transfer students who have at least 15 units and are interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to prepare nurses at the highest level of practice for the current, complex health care environment. An evidence-based clinical approach emphasizes the prevention, assessment, and treatment of complex health issues in the adult and elderly population.

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This graduate program, available online and in-person, is designed for working professionals interested in pursuing careers in healthcare administration or policy, but who have no prior experience in the field.

This program offers the following areas of study: Financial Management in Healthcare Systems, International Health, and Quality and Innovation in Health Care.

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Qualifies graduates for leadership roles in colleges and universities, especially in student development, academic support, and institutional administration. This is a three-year, 51-unit, cohort-based program offered on the Azusa campus for one week each June and nine weekends a year (Fridays and Saturdays).

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

The PhD in Higher Education develops scholars who are able to conduct original research and interpret and communicate the results of that research through their writing, teaching, and leadership. This is a 62-unit, cohort-based program offered on the Azusa campus for two weeks each July and January for four years.

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

Focus on character, creativity, curiosity, and innovation in this leadership master's degree program that prepares leaders to respond to challenges facing teams and organizations in the 21st century.

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APU’s 37-month, low-residency MFA program accommodates the working artist/educator and centers primarily on studio activity and the integration of faith and art. Students engage in highly collaborative relationships with MFA program mentor-professors, enabling artists to hone their talent through critique and individual instruction.

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

APU's Master of Science in Nursing in Healthcare Administration and Leadership program is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who are interested in pursing healthcare administration careers in myriad healthcare settings.

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The master's in nursing education program provides comprehensive preparation to become a nurse educator. Using technology and teaching-learning methods taught by experienced nursing faculty, students develop the competencies and skills required to train the next generation of nursing professionals, leaders, and researchers.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program teaches working professionals the key concepts and skills, both analytical and relational, to be successful managers and leaders in business and society.

This program offers the following areas of study: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Government Financial Management, Healthcare Management, International Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Organizational Science, and Sport Management.

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Through the MBM program, students gain relevant business and leadership strategies without a financial emphasis. Hands-on learning enables students to implement management principles in the modern workplace, while learning to positively steer organizational change and create a culture of teamwork.

This program offers the following areas of study: Entrepreneurship, Government Financial Management, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Organizational Development and Change, Organizational Science, Public Administration, and Sport Management.

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The Master of Public Administration degree equips those with a call to public service for leadership and management positions in the public sector, health services, social services, nonprofits, education, and more.

This program offers the following areas of study: Administrative Science, Data Analytics, Government Budgeting, Health Policy and Public Administration, and Marketing.

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The MPH degree prepares students to be leaders in public health and increase wellness in various populations.

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APU’s Online MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History is an innovative 24-month program that offers a specialized program in modernism while blending courses in contemporary theory and the practice of art criticism. The program cultivates expertise through a framework of aesthetic understanding and scholarly analysis.

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The Master of Arts in Music Industry equips talented independent musicians and managers with the business acumen they need to thrive in the competitive, ever-changing music industry.

  Online: Low Residency at Orange County

The PhD in Nursing is a research-based program designed to prepare graduates for a life of scholarship and teaching. Graduates become nurse scholars, educators, and researchers prepared to pursue systematic research inquiry to improve the health of society and train the future generation of nurse clinicians and academicians.

This program offers the following areas of study: Health of the Family and the Community, International Health, and Nursing Historical Research.

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The MS in Organizational Psychology prepares students to diagnose and improve organizational health and to build and develop successful teams. This Christ-centered program prepares graduates to champion and endorse people, care, and wellness within organizations.

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Designed for candidates who possess a teaching credential in physical education and who seek to teach both adapted physical education and general physical education at the K–12 and community college levels.

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Prepares candidates to advance their careers, increase their marketability, and gain opportunities in a variety of positions connected to physical education, athletics, and exercise science.

This program offers the following areas of study: Sport Management (also online).

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Azusa Pacific’s bachelor’s completion program in psychology is designed for transfer students who have at least 15 units and are interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

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This accelerated program for registered nurses sharpens clinical skills and focuses on organizational, managerial, and communication abilities that lead to more thorough patient care and increased leadership responsibility. An online program is also available.

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APU’s RN to BSN Integrative Enrollment Pathway is an online option for students enrolled in the Associate’s Degree in Nursing program at Pasadena City College.

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The PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science program prepares leaders to improve health and rehabilitation outcomes through research and education. This hybrid PhD program is completed primarily online, with two, one-week sessions on campus per year.

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

The master’s in screenwriting program prepares writers with literary talent and strong motivation to tell substantive stories that point audiences toward truth and beauty, while exploring the dialogue between faith and cinematic arts.

  Online: Low Residency at Azusa (main campus)

Advance your skills and prepare to lead purposeful, meaningful, and effective communication in for-profit and nonprofit settings with Azusa Pacific’s online strategic communication master’s degree program.

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APU’s Master of Arts in TESOL provides comprehensive preparation in English language teaching for those seeking careers in U.S.-based institutions or schools around the world. Students develop a theoretical foundation along with practical preparation for diverse teaching scenarios and environments. The program is offered on-campus in Azusa and online.

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The Master of Arts in User Experience Design is a 30-unit low-residency and online degree that prepares graduates for the fast-growing field of interactive design. Azusa Pacific’s user experience design, or UXD, program integrates a signature approach to human-centered design from an artistic perspective.

  Online: Low Residency at Orange County