Academic Schools and Centers
The following list provides information on the deans and directors of APU’s schools/colleges and research centers.
Schools and Colleges
Matthew Elofson, PhD
Interim Dean, Azusa Pacific Seminary and School of Theology
School of Theology Departments:
- Biblical and Religious Studies
- Practical Theology
- Theology
- Philosophy
John E. Simons, DMA
Interim Dean, College of the Arts
Schools and Departments:
- School of Music
- School of Visual and Performing Arts
- Department of Art
- Department of Cinematic Arts
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of Design
- Department of Theater Arts
Louise Ko Huang, PhD
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Departments:
- Biology and Chemistry
- Engineering and Computer Science
- English
- Sociology, TESOL, and Modern Languages
- History and Political Science
- Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics
David Weeks, PhD
Dean, Honors College
Marjorie Graham-Howard, PhD
Interim Dean, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
Departments:
- Criminal Justice
- Kinesiology
- Clinical Psychology
- Higher Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
Wendi Dykes McGehee, PhD, CF-LSP
Interim Dean, School of Business and Management
- Leung School of Accounting
- Leadership and Organizational Psychology
Marjorie Graham-Howard, PhD
Interim Dean, School of Education
Departments:
- Educational Leadership
- School Counseling and School Psychology
- Teacher Education
Renee Pozza, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP-BC
Dean, School of Nursing
Research Centers
Center for Career and Community-Engaged Learning
Michelle LaPorte, MEd, director
Center for Research in Science
Louise Ko Huang, PhD, director
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Center for Vocational Ministry
Note: This information is current for the 2023-24 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.