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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

2026-2027 Edition

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  • Academics
    • College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology
      • School of Humanities and Sciences
        • Center for Research in Science (CRIS)
        • Department of Biology and Chemistry
          • BA in Allied Health
          • BA in Chemistry
          • BS in Allied Health
            • BS in Allied Health with Integrated Single Subject (Science) Teaching Credential
          • BS in Biochemistry
          • BS in Biological Sciences
          • BS in Chemistry
          • Minor in Biology
          • Minor in Chemistry
          • MS in Biotechnology
          • Preprofessional Studies
        • Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics
          • BA in Mathematics
            • BA in Mathematics with Integrated Single Subject (Math) Teaching Credential
          • BS in Applied Mathematics
          • BS in Computer Science
          • BS in Engineering
          • BS in Mathematics
          • BS in Physics
          • Minor in Computer Science
          • Minor in Data Science
          • Minor in Mathematics
          • Minor in Physics
        • Department of the Humanities
          • BA in English
          • BA in History
          • BA in Political Science
          • BA in Social Science
          • Certificate in TEFL
          • Certificate in TESOL (On Campus and Online)
          • MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (On Campus)
          • MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Online)
          • MA in TESOL Program (Christ’s College Cooperative)
          • Minor in Creative Writing
          • Minor in English
          • Minor in Environmental Studies
          • Minor in History
          • Minor in Humanities
          • Minor in Philosophical Apologetics
          • Minor in Philosophy
          • Minor in Political Science
          • Minor in Practical and Professional Ethics
          • Minor in Prelaw
          • Minor in Spanish
          • Minor in TESOL
        • Honors College
          • Honors Humanities
          • Minor in Honors Humanities
      • School of the Arts
        • Department of Art
          • BA in Art
          • BFA in Art
          • MA in Art Education
          • MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History
          • MFA in Visual Art
          • Minor in Art
          • Minor in Art History
        • Department of Cinematic Arts
          • BA in Animation and Visual Effects
          • BA in Cinematic Arts
          • BFA in Film and Television Production
          • Minor in Film and Media Studies
          • Minor in Screenwriting
        • Department of Music
          • Artist Certificate in Music Performance
          • BM in Commercial Music
          • BM in Composition
          • BM in Music and Worship
          • BM in Music Education (Pre-​Teacher Certification)
          • BM in Performance
          • Minor in Music
          • Minor in Worship Leadership
          • MM in Conducting
          • MM in Performance
        • Department of Theater Arts
          • BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen
          • Minor in Theater Arts
      • School of Theology
        • Department of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Ministry
          • BA in Biblical and Theological Studies
          • Minor in Ancient Languages
          • Minor in Biblical Studies
          • Minor in Christian Ministries
          • Minor in Theology
      • 4+1 Pathways for CAHST Students
    • College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
      • School of Behavioral Sciences
        • Department of Clinical Psychology
          • PsyD in Clinical Psychology
        • Department of Higher Education
          • MS in College Counseling and Student Development
        • Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
          • Certificate in Play Therapy
          • Certificate in Substance Use Disorders
          • MA in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
          • MS in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents
        • Department of Psychology
          • BA in Psychology
          • BA in Psychology (Bachelor’s Completion Program)
          • Minor in Alcohol and Drug Counseling
          • Minor in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Professional)
          • Minor in Psychology
          • Minor in Psychology (Professional)
        • Department of Social Work
          • Bachelor of Social Work
          • Master of Social Work
          • Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance Services
          • Certificate of Distinction in Undergraduate Social Work Research
        • Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
          • BA in Criminal Justice
          • BA in Sociology
          • Certificate in Ethnic Studies (Generalist)
          • Certificate in Ethnic Studies: Africana Studies
          • Certificate in Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies
          • Certificate in Ethnic Studies: Latinx Studies
          • Minor in Ethnic Studies
          • Minor in Sociology
        • Support Services
      • School of Education
        • Academic Policies
        • Accreditation
        • Department of Educational Leadership
          • EdD in Educational Leadership
        • Department of School Counseling and School Psychology
          • Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology with Embedded MA in Education: Educational Psychology and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
          • Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis with Embedded MA in Education: Educational Psychology and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
          • Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology: Clinical and Educationally Related Mental Health Counseling with Embedded MA in Education: Educational Psychology and Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
          • MA in Education: Educational and Clinical Counseling with an Embedded PPS Credential in School Counseling and LPCC
          • MA in Education: Educational Counseling with an Embedded PPS Credential in School Counseling
          • Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling Credential
          • Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology Credential
        • Department of Teacher Education
          • BA in Early Childhood Education (Bachelor’s Completion Program) with PK-​3 Credential
          • BA in Liberal Studies/​​Undergraduate Education TK-​​8 Program
          • Integrated Bachelor’s/​Credential Program
            • BA in Liberal Studies with Integrated Education Specialist Credential
            • BA in Liberal Studies with Integrated Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
          • Intern Credential
          • Minor in Educational Studies
          • MA in Education
          • MA in Education with Single Subject Teaching Credential
          • MA in Education with Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
          • MA in Education with Mild to Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Credential
          • MA in Education with Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential
          • Single Subject Teaching Credential
          • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
          • Mild to Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Credential
          • Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential
          • Steps to a Credential
            • Step 1: Admission
            • Step 2: Clinical Practice Clearance
            • Step 3: Credential Application
        • Program Expectations
    • College of Nursing and Health Sciences
      • School of Health Sciences
        • Department of Child Life
          • MS in Child Life
          • MS in Child Life (Advanced Standing)
        • Department of Kinesiology
          • Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential
          • BS in Kinesiology
          • MA in Physical Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential
          • MA in Physical Education with the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential
          • MS in Kinesiology
        • Department of Physical Therapy
          • Doctor of Physical Therapy
          • PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science
        • Department of Public Health
          • Master of Public Health (MPH)
      • School of Nursing
        • Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
          • Department of (Traditional) Undergraduate Baccalaureate Program
            • BS in Nursing (Traditional) Program
            • Minor in International Health Nursing (Traditional BSN)
            • Minor in Nutrition (Traditional BSN)
          • Department of Upper-​Division BSN Transfer
            • Upper-​Division BSN Transfer and LVN Options
          • Department of RN to BSN
            • RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
            • RN to BSN Integrative Enrollment Pathway
        • Graduate Nursing Programs
          • Department of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing
            • Adult-​Gerontology or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
            • Adult-​Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
            • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
            • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-​PC)
            • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
            • School Nurse Services Credential Option
              • MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
              • MSN and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-​PC) and School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
              • MSN with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
              • School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
          • Department of Entry-​Level Master of Science in Nursing
            • ELM-​MSN: Adult-​Gerontology or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
            • ELM-​MSN: Adult-​Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
            • ELM-​MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
            • ELM-​MSN: Healthcare Administration and Leadership
            • ELM-​MSN: Nursing Education
            • ELM-​MSN: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-​PC)
            • ELM-​MSN: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Specialty
            • ELM-​MSN: School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
            • ELM-​MSN: School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-​PC)
            • Entry-​Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM)
            • MSN-​ELM with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)
          • Department of Nursing Education
            • MSN in Nursing Education
            • Post-​Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
          • Department of Healthcare Administration
            • MS in Healthcare Administration
            • MSN in Healthcare Administration and Leadership
            • Post-​Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Administration and Leadership
          • Department of Doctoral Studies
            • BSN to DNP Pathway
            • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
            • PhD in Nursing
          • Post-​Master’s Certificate Programs
            • Adult-​Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate
            • Adult-​Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Certificate
            • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate
            • Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship (Post-​Master’s Certificate)
            • Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate
            • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PNP-​PC) Certificate
            • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate
    • School of Business and Management
      • Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
        • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Bachelor’s Completion Program)
        • BS in Business Management
        • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
        • Master of Business Management (MBM)
        • Minor in Business Management
      • Department of Digital and Strategic Marketing
        • BA in Digital Marketing and Design
        • BS in Business: Marketing
        • Minor in Marketing
      • Department of Organizational Leadership and Communication
        • BA in Communication Management
        • MA in Leadership
        • Minor in Communication Management
        • Minor in Leadership Studies
        • MS in Organizational Psychology
      • LP and Timothy Leung School of Accounting
        • BS in Business: Accounting
        • BS in Finance and Analytics
        • Minor in Accounting
        • Minor in Finance and Analytics
    • Office of the Provost
      • Azusa Pacific Seminary
        • Master of Divinity (MDiv)
        • Master of Divinity (MDiv): Biblical Studies
        • MA in Pastoral Studies (MAPS)
        • Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
      • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
    • General Education Program
      • General Education Requirements for Traditional Undergraduate Students
        • Minor in Biblical and Theological Formation
      • General Education Requirements for Professional Undergraduate Students (Regional Locations and Online)
      • Honors Course Equivalency
    • Time to Completion
    • Faculty At Large
    • Faculty Development
    • Sunsetted Programs
  • Admissions
    • Undergraduate (Azusa) Admissions
      • Admission Status
      • Admission to Particular Majors
      • Admission to the University
      • APU Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
      • Campus Housing
      • Confirmation of Admission
      • Credit by Examination
        • Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
        • Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
      • False Information
      • Freshman Applicants
      • High School Nongraduates
      • Homeschooled Students
      • International Students
        • International Services
        • International Undergraduate Admission
      • Notification of Admission
      • Part-​Time Applicants
      • Proficiency Exams and Placement Assessments
      • Readmission and Reenrollment
      • Transfer Applicants
      • Veterans’ Education Benefits
    • Professional Undergraduate Admissions
      • Administrative Withdrawal
      • Admission to the University
      • Application and Fee
      • APU Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
      • Change of Program
      • Conditional Admission Based on English Level
      • Conditional-​Incomplete Admission (CIA)
      • Credit by Examination
      • English Proficiency Requirements
      • False Information
      • International Admissions
      • Reservation of Rights
      • Transcripts
      • Veterans’ Education Benefits
    • Graduate Admissions
      • Administrative Withdrawal
      • Admission to the University
      • Application and Fee
      • Change of Program
      • Conditional Admission Based on English Level
      • Conditional-​Incomplete Admission (CIA)
      • English Proficiency Requirements
      • False Information
      • International Admissions
      • Program Application Requirements
      • Reservation of Rights
      • Transcripts
      • Veterans’ Education Benefits
  • Financial Information
    • General Information
    • Financial Aid Policies
    • Withdrawals and Return of Aid
    • Student Employment
    • Payment Terms and Conditions
    • Promise to Pay
    • Financial Responsibility Agreement
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Financial Aid Disbursement
    • Additional Information for Undergraduate Students
      • Financial Aid
        • Apply for Financial Aid
        • Types of Financial Aid
          • Federal Aid
          • Institutional Aid
            • Academic Scholarships
            • Need-​Based Awards
              • APU Grant
            • Participatory/​Other Awards
              • Athletic Scholarships
              • Campus Visit Scholarship
              • Celebrate Azusa Citizens Scholarship/​Nancy Moore Scholarship
              • Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics Fellowship
              • Multi-​Ethnic Leadership Scholarship
              • Music Scholarships
              • Post-​9/​11 APU Yellow Ribbon Award
              • Stauffer Fellowships
              • Theater Scholarships
          • Outside Aid and Alternative Loans
            • Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship
            • Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship
            • TELACU Scholarship
          • State Aid
    • Additional Information for Graduate and Professional Students
      • Types of Financial Aid
  • Policies and Procedures
    • Policy Search
    • Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures
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      • Academic Integrity
      • Academic Policy Exceptions
      • Academic Probation and Dismissal
        • Reapplication After Academic Dismissal
      • Attendance Regulation
      • Certificates of Distinction
      • Classification of Students
      • Course Policies
      • Deans’ List
      • Final Examinations and Waiver Examinations
      • Good Academic Standing
      • Grade Appeal Policy
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      • Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students
        • Professional Courses Taken by Traditional Undergraduate Students
      • Graduation Requirements and Commencement
      • Major and Minor Policies
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        • Late Registration
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        • Concurrent Enrollment Policy
        • Correspondence Course Credit
        • General Education Information for Transfer Students
      • Waivers
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      • Withdrawal from the University
    • Professional Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures
      • Academic Integrity
      • Academic Probation and Dismissal
      • Change of Program
      • Classification of Professional Students
      • Credit by Examination
      • Declaring or Changing a Minor
      • English Proficiency in the Classroom
      • Enrollment
        • Adding and Dropping Classes
        • Administrative Withdrawal
        • Auditing
        • Course Modalities and Instructional Activities
        • Course Tutorial
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        • Independent Study
        • Late Enrollment
        • Repeated Courses
        • State Authorization
      • General Enrollment Information
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        • Deferment Information
        • Final Examinations
        • Study Load
      • Good Academic Standing
      • Grade Change Process
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      • Graduate and Professional Student Community Expectations
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        • Additional Degree Requirements
        • Application for Graduation
        • Commencement
        • Course Replacement and Substitution
        • Degree Posting
        • Determining Degree Requirements
        • Grade-​Point Average Requirement
        • Honors at Commencement
        • Minimum Unit Requirement
        • Normal Progress Toward a Degree and Time Limit for Degree
        • Residence Requirement
      • Grievance and Appeal Procedures
      • Petition Process
      • Security Interest in Student Records
      • Transfer Credit
        • Concurrent Enrollment Policy
        • Correspondence Course Credit
        • General Education Information for Transfer Students
        • Military Credit Policy
      • Waivers
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        • Leaves of Absence
        • Withdrawal from Courses
        • Withdrawal from the University
    • Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures
      • Academic Integrity
      • Academic Probation and Dismissal
      • Change of Program
      • English Proficiency in the Classroom
      • Enrollment
        • Adding and Dropping Classes
        • Administrative Withdrawal
        • Auditing
        • Course Modalities and Instructional Activities
        • Course Tutorial
        • Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students
        • Independent Study
        • Late Enrollment
        • Repeated Courses
        • State Authorization
      • General Enrollment Information
        • Attendance Regulation
        • Deferment Information
        • Final Examinations
        • Study Load
      • Good Academic Standing
      • Grade Change Process
      • Grading, Including Incompletes
      • Graduate and Professional Student Community Expectations
      • Graduation Requirements and Commencement
        • Additional Degree Requirements
        • Additional Master’s Degree or Concurrent Program Requirements
        • Application for Graduation
        • Commencement
        • Course Replacement and Substitution
        • Degree Posting
        • Determining Degree Requirements
        • Grade-​Point Average Requirement
        • Normal Progress Toward a Degree and Time Limit for Degree
        • Thesis
      • Grievance and Appeal Procedures
      • Petition Process
      • Security Interest in Student Records
      • Transfer Credit
      • Waivers
      • Withdrawal
        • Leaves of Absence
        • Withdrawal from Courses
        • Withdrawal from the University
    • University-​Wide Policies
      • Antidiscrimination Policy
      • Credit Hour Policy
      • Internet Acceptable Use Policy
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      • Student Records Policy
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