Azusa Pacific University

Acting for the Stage and Screen

Acting for the Stage and Screen is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

Allied Health (BA)

Allied Health (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Allied Health (BS)

Allied Health (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Animation and Visual Effects

Animation and Visual Effects is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Applied Statistics and Data Science

The MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science provides professional preparation for careers involving the use of data analysis to inform decisions. Required courses provide a foundation in statistical methods and theory, and electives allow students to emphasize biostatistics or business analytics.

Art (BA)

Art (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Art (BFA)

Art (BFA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Art Education

The MA in Art Education supports a new generation of art teachers who value the unique processes and knowledge that come with a robust studio practice and the integration of those skills into the classroom. Aspiring and seasoned art educators strengthen their research and contribution to the field of art education.

Biblical Studies

Students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 in their major can earn a Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Studies by completing 24-25 units of upper-division work in biblical studies and biblical languages.

Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Biotechnology

Azusa Pacific's Master of Science in Biotechnology prepares graduates for this rapidly growing field, with training in molecular and cellular biology, mathematical modeling, mining of biological databases, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, project management, and biomedical products manufacturing. The 39-unit program merges interdisciplinary studies with practical application alongside industry professionals.

Business: Accounting

Business: Accounting is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers working professionals an accessible yet rigorous graduate business program that can be completed in 12-30 months, equipping students with strategic concepts and analytical and relational skills.

Business Administration (Bachelor's Completion Program)

Business Administration (Bachelor's Completion Program) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business Analytics

Business Analytics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business: Entrepreneurship

Business: Entrepreneurship is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business: Finance

Business: Finance is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business: International Business

Business: International Business is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business Management

The Master of Business Management (MBM) offers working professionals an accessible yet rigorous 39-unit graduate business program that builds a foundation for successful executive leadership, collaborative work ethic, global management perspectives, ethical decision-making, and innovative value creation.

Business Management

Business Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Business: Marketing

Business: Marketing is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Change Strategies for Consulting

The Certificate in Change Strategies for Consulting is a postbachelor's, 12-unit program focused on nontraditional and innovative approaches to leading and managing change within an organization, geared toward developing internal and external consultants who support organizational effectiveness.

Chemistry (BA)

Chemistry (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Chemistry (BS)

Chemistry (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Child Life

The Master of Science in Child Life prepares students to work with children and families facing illness, injury, and hospitalization, with coursework in child development, family systems, grief and loss, and therapeutic play. Regular and advanced standing pathways are offered.

Christian Ministries

Christian Ministries is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Cinematic Arts

Cinematic Arts is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Cinematic Arts Production

Cinematic Arts Production is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and meets the standards for high-quality programs in professional psychology, preparing students for careers as clinical psychologists.

Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a program that meets California's licensing requirements, preparing students for careers as marriage and family therapists.

College Counseling and Student Development

The Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development prepares the next generation of leaders, scholars, faculty, and student development professionals who shape colleges and universities. Students complete a professional portfolio demonstrating competence across aspects of student affairs practice.

Commercial Music

Commercial Music is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Communication Management

Communication Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Composition

Composition is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Computer Science

Computer Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Conducting

The Master of Music in Conducting prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting, offering instrumental and choral emphases.

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, offered with a specialization in children and adolescents, is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and prepares students for professional counseling careers.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Completion Program)

Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Completion Program) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Data Analysis and Visualization

The Certificate in Data Analysis and Visualization is for current students who want a specialization and working professionals who want to grow in their field or change career paths. Coursework focuses on the skills for collecting, formatting, and analyzing an organization's data, and students learn to manage big data and perform business analytics.

Digital Marketing and Design

Digital Marketing and Design is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

The Certificate in Digital Marketing and Social Media provides a foundation of marketing principles and consumer behavior with emphasis on digital and social media marketing. Coursework helps students develop the skills necessary to create and manage digital advertising and social media campaigns and measure their results.

Divinity

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) prepares women and men for professional ministry in the Church through a 74-unit course of study in theological, biblical, and ministerial studies, integrating academic and experiential components including mentored ministry. An optional biblical studies emphasis is available. (Not admitting new students for 2025-26.).

Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's Completion Program)

Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's Completion Program) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Educational Leadership

The EdD in Educational Leadership prepares scholar-practitioners with the knowledge and skills to make a transformative impact on schools and districts and in the lives of the students in them.

Education: Educational and Clinical Counseling

The MA in Education: Educational and Clinical Counseling develops expertise in school counseling and clinical mental health, enabling graduates to address a wider spectrum of student needs, and includes an embedded Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.

Education: Educational Counseling

The MA in Education: Educational Counseling prepares graduates to provide comprehensive school counseling services addressing students' academic, career, and personal/social development, and includes an embedded Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling.

Education: Learning and Technology

The MA in Education with a concentration in Learning and Technology, offered by the Department of Teacher Education, pairs graduate coursework with an embedded teaching or education specialist credential.

Education: Special Education

The MA in Education with a concentration in Special Education pairs graduate coursework with an embedded Education Specialist credential (Mild to Moderate or Extensive Support Needs).

Education: Teaching

The MA in Education with a concentration in Teaching pairs graduate coursework with an embedded Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential.

Engineering

Engineering is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

English

English is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Ethnic Studies: Africana Studies

The Ethnic Studies: Africana Studies Certificate is a program for traditional undergraduate students who want to increase their cultural awareness while complementing their major field of study.

Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies

The Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies Certificate is a program for traditional undergraduate students who want to increase their cultural awareness while complementing their major field of study.

Ethnic Studies (Generalist)

The Ethnic Studies Generalist Certificate is a program for traditional undergraduate students who want to increase their cultural awareness while complementing their major field of study.

Ethnic Studies: Latinx Studies

The Ethnic Studies: Latinx Studies Certificate is a program for traditional undergraduate students who want to increase their cultural awareness while complementing their major field of study.

Family Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Foundations of Human Resources

The Certificate in Foundations of Human Resources is a postbachelor's, 12-unit program that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to become solutions-oriented HR professionals, covering assessment, needs analysis, human resource law and compliance, compensation and benefits, and employee development.

Government Budgeting

The Certificate in Government Budgeting is a postbachelor's, 12-unit program that equips working professionals to deepen their expertise in financial management in nonprofit and government organizations and to prepare for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.

Healthcare Administration

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is for working professionals with bachelor's degrees in nonclinical fields who want to advance into management and leadership positions in healthcare settings.

Healthcare Administration and Leadership

A post-master's certificate preparing nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree for healthcare administration and leadership roles.

Healthcare Administration and Leadership

The Master of Science in Nursing in Healthcare Administration and Leadership prepares nurses for management and leadership positions in healthcare settings.

History

History is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Honors Humanities

Honors Humanities is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Leadership

The Master of Arts in Leadership is an interdisciplinary 30-unit degree that equips leaders with skills and tools applicable across a variety of vocations and fields, with a focus on character, creativity, curiosity, and innovation grounded in Christian values.

Leadership Development

The Certificate in Leadership Development is a 12-unit program focused on the personal character of the leader and approaches to executive coaching, examining leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence.

Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education TK-8

Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education TK-8 is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Liberal Studies with Integrated Education Specialist Credential

Liberal Studies with Integrated Education Specialist Credential is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Liberal Studies with Integrated Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Liberal Studies with Integrated Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Mathematics (BA)

Mathematics (BA) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Mathematics (BS)

Mathematics (BS) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is the highest professional degree in the practice of ministry, building on education received through the Master of Divinity and on experience gained in the practice of ministry, focusing on spiritual formation and ministry leadership. (Not admitting new students for 2025-26.).

Modern and Contemporary Art History

The MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History is an innovative, fully online program focused exclusively on modern and contemporary art. Rooted in historical training and current critical methods, it develops skills in visual analysis, close reading of texts, and independent original research.

Music and Worship

Music and Worship is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Music Education (Pre-Teacher Certification)

Music Education (Pre-Teacher Certification) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Music Performance

The Master of Music in Performance allows emphasis in several areas, including instrumental performance, piano and organ performance, and vocal performance.

Music Performance

The Artist Certificate in Music Performance is a residency-based program for aspiring professional musicians who demonstrate outstanding performance ability and seek to advance their performance career. The certificate provides mentorship, performance experience, and industry connections through applied study, ensemble/chamber music participation, and public performances.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is for working nurses and prepares individuals for advanced practice as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Specialty tracks include Adult-Gerontology or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and it may be combined with the School Nurse Services Credential.

Nursing

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing is a research-based program that prepares students to conduct independent research and disseminate their findings.

Nursing Education

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for the nurse educator role.

Nursing Education

The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education prepares nurses for teaching roles in a variety of settings and emphasizes competencies needed to complete the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification examination.

Nursing (Entry-Level)

The Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM) is for second-career students who hold a bachelor's degree in another field and seek to become registered nurses and advanced practice nurses, with specialty and school nurse credential options.

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is clinically focused and provides graduates with the expertise to assess nursing research evidence, evaluate the impact of research on practice, and take a leadership role in the healthcare environment. A BSN to DNP pathway is available.

Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)

Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Nursing (Traditional)

Nursing (Traditional) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

An Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship offered as a post-master's certificate for nurse practitioners seeking specialized preparation in oncology care.

Organizational Psychology

The Master of Science in Organizational Psychology prepares students to become effective organizational consultants at the intersection of business and psychology. The program comprises 13 courses (41 units), producing scholar-practitioners who create people strategies aligned with business strategy.

Pastoral Studies

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) prepares women and men for a specialized field of church ministry through a 48-unit program in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies, with concentrations in church leadership and development, urban studies, or general electives.

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care.

Performance

Performance is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Philosophy

The Certificate of Distinction in Philosophy recognizes that a student has achieved a superior mastery of courses that provide a strong basis for graduate study in philosophy and demonstrate the student's ability to think critically within a specialized area of philosophy.

Philosophy

Philosophy is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Physical Education (MA)

The Master of Arts in Physical Education pairs graduate study in physical education with a Single Subject Teaching Credential or an Added Authorization in Adapted Physical Education.

Physical Education (MS)

The Master of Science in Physical Education offers graduate study in physical education, including a Sport Management concentration.

Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and prepares students for professional practice as physical therapists.

Physics

Physics is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Play Therapy

A graduate certificate program offered through the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in the School of Behavioral Sciences.

Political Science

Political Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Project Management

In the project management certificate program, students learn to effectively manage projects across a range of industries and disciplines, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's certificate for nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, preparing them for national certification and California licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Psychology

Psychology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Psychology (Bachelor's Completion Program)

Psychology (Bachelor's Completion Program) is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) provides competencies required to understand the challenges inherent to public health practice and education, with all students receiving a specialization in health equity. It is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Public Relations

Public Relations is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Rehabilitation and Movement Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation and Movement Science is a research-based doctoral program preparing students to conduct and disseminate ethical, methodologically sound research in rehabilitation and movement science.

School Psychology

The Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology, with an embedded MA in Education: Educational Psychology, provides in-depth knowledge and skills in psychological assessment, intervention, consultation, and prevention to support student learning and well-being. The program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and offered with specialization options including Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical and Educationally Related Mental Health Counseling.

Social Science

Social Science is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares students for advanced social work practice and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Social Work

Social Work is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Sociology

Sociology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Substance Use Disorders

A graduate certificate program offered through the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in the School of Behavioral Sciences.

Supply Chain and Logistics

The Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics is a professional undergraduate program for current students and working professionals who want to grow in their field or change career paths. Emphasis is on procurement, logistics and distribution, quality control, and analytical decision making.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The MA in TESOL offers prospective and experienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language a 33-unit program comprising courses in language acquisition theory, English grammar and pronunciation, intercultural communication, sociolinguistics, language teaching methods, classroom observation and practice, language assessment, and program design. It is offered on campus, online, and through a Christ's College cooperative.

Theology

The Certificate of Distinction in Theology acknowledges the achievement of theology majors who exhibit a mastery of theology coursework in preparation for graduate study by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in 24 units of upper-division work in theology, Church history, or the history of philosophy.

Theology

Theology is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Undergraduate Social Work Research

Undergraduate Social Work Research is a certificate program offered at Azusa Pacific University.

Visual Art

The MFA in Visual Art is a terminal degree that seeks to cultivate the entire person, motivating students to achieve their highest possible level of development and articulation through their art. Students study art theory and practice, historical and contemporary precedents, social context, audience, and professional presentation through intensive faculty-student mentoring.

Youth and Family Ministries

Youth and Family Ministries is a bachelor's degree program offered at Azusa Pacific University.