Brief Overview

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.

A Little History

Established in 1899 as the Training School for Christian Workers, Azusa began as a bible college geared to training students for service and missionary endeavors. Mary A. Hill served as the school's first president. In 1939, the Training School became Pacific Bible College, and four-year degrees were offered. In 1956, the name was changed to Azusa College. Azusa 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.


Today at Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life.

Azusa is a comprehensive, Christian university offering more than 50 areas of undergraduate study, 22 master’s degree programs, and 6 doctorates to a total enrollment of more than 8,100 students. Today, under the leadership of President Jon R. Wallace, DBA, Azusa Pacific holds fast to the motto of God First and still prepares Christian disciples and scholars to serve and influence the world for Christ through excellence in higher education.



Online Degrees

• The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) Program is for working professionals who want to develop the skills needed to be an agent of change.
  
• Education Technology Online is a cutting-edge degree program that includes functional analysis on computers and e-learning applications.
  
• Offered in conjunction with the Library Media Teacher Credential, this degree program enables you to earn both the MA: School Librarianship degree and the credential.
  

Search Azusa's degree programs http://www.apu.edu/online/


Get More Information
Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave., PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
(626) 969-3434
(800) TALK-APU
www.apu.edu


Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The School of Nursing's programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Board of Registered Nursing. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Haggard School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

The Graduate Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. APU is also accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Azusa Pacific University offers programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Licensing (CCTC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), authorizing elementary and secondary school teaching.

Azusa Pacific University is approved for the training of veterans under the Veterans' Bill of Rights. The university is listed with the United States Department of Justice for the training of students from foreign countries.