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Azusa Pacific University Online courses and Online Degrees

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Azusa Pacific University

http://www.apu.edu/

Azusa Pacific University is located in the San Gabriel Valley community of Azusa, 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Situated on 52 acres, East Campus houses administrative facilities, classrooms, residence halls, a library, student center, and gymnasium.

The 53-acre West Campus is home to the School of Nursing, Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Education, Haggard School of Theology, two libraries, the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center, the John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, as well as numerous classrooms and offices. There are also seven off-site regional centers serving the High Desert, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Orange County, San Diego, and Ventura.

What is known today as Azusa Pacific University is the product of the merger of three Southern California-area Christian institutions: Azusa College, Los Angeles Pacific College, and Arlington College. The origins of Azusa Pacific University reside in 1899, when a group of spiritual leaders from various denominations met in Whittier, California, and established a Bible college geared to training students for service and missionary endeavors. This was the first Bible college founded on the West Coast. The initial class of students met on March 3, 1900, with Mary A. Hill serving as the earliest president.

Azusa College merged first in 1965 with Los Angeles Pacific College, a four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1903, acquiring the name Azusa Pacific College, and again three years later, with Arlington College, which had been founded in 1954.

Richard E. Felix, Ph.D., became president in 1990. Felix painted a vision of a flagship Christian university, offering men and women an opportunity to gain not only their undergraduate and master’s, but also their doctoral degrees. Felix was instrumental in initiating the university’s first three doctoral programs in 1994 and 1997. This growth necessitated a renewed emphasis on the school’s historic Christian mission and priorities for community building and service. Felix reframed these values as the cornerstones of the university — Christ, Scholarship, Community, and Service — and oversaw the construction of seven new buildings, a doubling of student enrollment, and the quadrupling of graduate programs. He announced his retirement in April 2000, after the celebration of the university’s centennial.

Almost 110 years after its founding, Azusa Pacific University serves as a comprehensive Christian, evangelical university, dedicated to supporting God First and excellence in higher education.

The accreditation history of this institution is as follows:

  • 1947 American Association of Bible Colleges
  • 1964 Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • 1975 Board of Registered Nursing
  • 1977 National League of Nursing (Undergraduate Nursing Program)
  • 1982 Council on Social Work Education (Undergraduate Social Work Program)
  • 1990 Association of Theological Schools (ATS) (C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology)
  • 1991 National League for Nursing (Graduate Nursing Program)
  • 1996 National League for Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs)
  • 1999 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (Graduate Physical Therapy Program)
  • 2000 American Psychological Association (APA) (Graduate Psychology Program)
  • 2001 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) (Graduate Teacher Education) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (Graduate Teacher Education) The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (School Nurse Services Credential Program)
  • 2002 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (Athletic Training Program) American Psychological Association (APA) (Doctor of Psychology Program) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)
  • 2003 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (replaced National League of Nursing) (Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs)
  • 2005 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) (School of Business and Management)
  • 2007 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) (replaced CAAHEP) (Athletic Training Education Program) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) (School of Music)

Undergraduate Programs - Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting, B.S. The accounting major surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession while providing an intense review of the economic, quantitative, and managerial aspects of business.
  • Applied Health, B.S. Applied health prepares students for a career or further graduate study in physical therapy, applying scientific knowledge to the subject areas of biology, anatomy, physiology, and associated scientific disciplines.
  • Art, B.A. Students take courses that provide a broad groundwork in the arts and select an area of specialization, choosing from a variety of courses to streamline their skills. Athletic Training,
  • B.A. Athletic training prepares students for a profession dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and the physically active.
  • Biblical Studies, B.A. Biblical studies students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible.
  • Biochemistry, B.A. Biochemistry majors gain a knowledge base of biology and chemistry to relate theories, problem-solving techniques, laboratory applications, and instrumentation procedures in this field of study.
  • Biochemistry, B.S. Biochemistry majors gain a knowledge base of biology and chemistry to relate theories, problem-solving techniques, laboratory applications, and instrumentation procedures in this field of study.
  • Biology, B.A. Biology majors learn traditional biology appropriate for entry into an accredited graduate program and apply the scientific method and appropriate biological knowledge and theories.
  • Biology, B.S. Biology majors learn traditional biology appropriate for entry into an accredited graduate program and apply the scientific method and appropriate biological knowledge and theories.
  • Business Administration, B.A. This degree develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills necessary to enter into both public- and private-sector organizations.
  • Business Economics, B.S. The business economics major provides students analytical skills built on a strong general business foundation. This major focuses on business management responsibilities and the improvement in business decision making that comes from a deeper understanding of the economic environment of business including labor, environmental, and international issues.
  • Chemistry, B.A. Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology.
  • Chemistry, B.S. Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology.
  • Christian Ministries, B.A. Christian ministries students are provided with a broad perspective in the field of religion and academic preparation combining theory and professional training.
  • Cinema and Broadcast Arts, B.A. Cinema and broadcast arts students study the history, theory, and philosophy of narrative and communicative media in preparation for involvement in the entertainment and communication industries.
  • Communication Studies, B.A. Students discover and utilize appropriate communication skills for solving problems, making decisions, and managing conflict through organizational communication, interpersonal communication, rhetoric and public address, news writing and reporting, and public relations.
  • Computer Information Systems, B.S. The Bachelor of Arts in computer information systems (CIS) provides an educational foundation for students planning a career in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems.
  • Computer Science, B.S. The bachelor’s degree in computer science prepares students for graduate work in computer science and for careers in fields such as computer programming and software engineering.
  • Economics, B.A. The current major prepares students to think critically and analytically and prepares them to address complex problems in a wide variety of settings.
  • English, B.A. English students develop critical-thinking skills from extensive study of the world’s literature to further their ability to read, write, and analyze well.
  • Finance, B.S. This program aims to equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to evaluate and direct decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources.
  • Global Studies, B.A. Global studies offers a framework of study for those interested in the diverse and complex interrelations of peoples and nations through the exploration of global issues.
  • Graphic Design, B.A. The graphic design major prepares students to think creatively about visual communication problems by gaining experience in print design, webpage design, digital imaging, and developing design systems.
  • History, B.A. History majors are instructed in human possibilities and limits through studies in American, European, and world history, as well as focused studies of various historical themes.
  • International Business, B.S. International business incorporates a liberal arts approach to the disciplines of politics and cultural interrelationships as the program surveys the dynamics of an interdependent global business environment.
  • Journalism, B.A. The journalism major offers an in-depth study of journalism and mass communication, giving practical experience in writing, reporting, editing, and publication production and management.
  • Liberal Studies, B.A. The liberal studies degree provides future teacher candidates planning to be elementary school teachers with a broad knowledge base possible to teach up to a basic ninth-grade level subject.
  • Marketing, B.S. The marketing major provides students with a strong general business foundation, plus marketing courses that address the primary functional concerns of marketing in industry and commerce.
  • Mathematics, B.A. The mathematics program is designed to teach the student proficiency in problem solving and logical reasoning.
  • Mathematics, B.S. The mathematics program is designed to teach the student proficiency in problem solving and logical reasoning.
  • Math/Physics, B.A. The math/physics major is particularly appropriate for students pursuing teaching careers in physics or mathematics, and is designed to prepare students to apply a variety of mathematical models to physical phenomena.
  • Music, B.A. The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a comprehensive music education for students interested in teaching, performance, worship, commercial music, or music theory. The program includes an ensemble requirement and emphases that develop skills in composition and performance.
  • Nursing, Bachelor of Science (BSN) The BSN integrates faith and ethics to train students as skilled and knowledgeable practitioners, qualifying them for public health certification following graduation. Nursing students receive professional accreditation and clinical practice for their freshman through senior years, and are eligible for public health certification following graduation.
  • Performance, B.M. The Bachelor of Music in Performance is designed as a professional degree for those interested in performance, private teaching, or advanced degrees. The program offers specializations in voice, piano, organ, guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, French horn, saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and percussion.
  • Philosophy, B.A. Philosophy students gain historical perspectives on philosophical concepts, principles for careful thought, and study of specific topics.
  • Physical Education, B.A. Physical education majors study such topics as fitness and wellness development and assessment, movement exploration, and motor development as well as a thorough preparation in teaching methods.
  • Physics, B.S. Physics majors gain analytical skills and problem-solving abilities that prepare students for further studies in material science, geophysics, biophysics, electronics, chemistry, and aerospace.
  • Political Science, B.A. The political science major prepares students to take an informed, intelligent, and leading role in the affairs of their community, country, and world.
  • Psychology, B.A. Psychology majors attain a greater understanding of human behavior, acquiring skills applicable to a variety of professional areas or graduate and doctoral education.
  • Social Science, B.A. This major provides future teachers an integrated study of social sciences which help develop analytical skill, comparative perspective, critical judgment, and a knowledge base about the world.
  • Social Work, BSW The social work major prepares students with the knowledge of human behavior necessary for work with diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
  • Sociology, B.A. Sociology students study a broad range of social behaviors from intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, and from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.
  • Spanish, B.A. The Spanish program seeks to guide student development in Spanish conversation, develop reading and compositional skills, and heighten cultural sensitivity.
  • Theater Arts, B.A. The theater arts program guides students in acting, writing, and directing as they prepare for involvement in entertainment, education, and church-related fields.
  • Theology, B.A. Theology students become well prepared for theological education or service in the Church by thoughtful devotion to the God of the gospel.