The School of Health Sciences comprises a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of child life, kinesiology, physical therapy, and public health. All programs within the school carry a distinctly Christian perspective that challenges students intellectually and spiritually while remaining flexible and student-oriented. For working professionals engaged in evolving careers, APU’s creative scheduling offers courses on APU’s Azusa campus and at regional locations throughout Southern California.

Accreditation

All Azusa Pacific programs are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and professional programs in the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences have earned the following specialized accreditations:

• The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• The Master of Arts in Physical Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• The Master of Arts in Physical Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential, Master of Arts in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization, and Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

• Department of Child Life
• Department of Kinesiology
• Department of Physical Therapy
• Department of Public Health