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Choosing a graduate school is a critical choice– Service is at the heart of our outreach and one that will greatly influence the purpose, missions emphases.We encourage each student direction, and shape of your life and professional to live out a calling to servant leadership. career. General Information Belief in Christ is central to all that we Azusa Pacific University is a place to sharpen think and do. It is this understanding of God’s your intellect, hone your skills, deepen your faith, love for the world and the belief that “all truth and grow as an individual. It is a warm and is God’s truth” that informs all our pursuits: caring community, both exciting and dynamic. spiritual, academic, service and community oriented. Graduate education at Azusa Pacific University is a careful process founded on these With optimism and faith in God’s grace, four cornerstones: Christ, Scholarship, we are preparing to meet the challenges of the Community, and Service. coming century in our complex and troubled world.As you prepare to meet these same We are called to scholarship permeated by our challenges, I pray that God will guide and go Christian faith.We are committed to teaching with you through these critical choices. excellence, juxtaposing the theoretical against the practical, for we are dedicated to the education of the whole person who lives and works in the marketplace.We value our professional offerings which equip students for specific professions. We believe in community.We are a richly Jon R.Wallace, DBA diverse people who value the worth of each Acting President individual. Our mission is to encourage, equip, and enable each student to discover and fulfill his or her great potential, and in turn, become encouragers, equippers, and enablers of others. 4 Graduate Catalog General Information General
College of Liberal Arts and Master of Arts in Language and Literary Graduate Degree Development Sciences Programs Master of Education Master of Science in Applied College Student Affairs (Emphases are indented below Computer Science and Technology Educational Technology the appropriate major.) Client/Server Physical Education Computer Information Systems End-User Support Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Technical Programming Master of Arts in Social Science Telecommunications Leadership Studies Inter-Emphasis Certificates Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Client/Server Technology Marital and Family Therapy Computer Information Systems Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology End-User Support Family Psychology Technical Programming Telecommunications School of Music Inter-Emphasis Master of Music in Performance Master of Arts in Teaching English to Master of Music Education Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate School of Nursing Teaching English to Speakers of Accelerated ADN-BSN-MSN Other Languages Articulated RN-MSN Master of Physical Therapy Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Specialization in: School of Business and Adult Nursing Management Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Business Administration Parent-Child Nursing Finance High Risk Home Health Nursing Health Care Management Parish Nursing Human and Organizational Development Optional Additional Emphasis in: International Business Nursing Administration Management Information Systems Nursing Education Marketing Post-Master’s Credentials in: Strategic Management Adult Nursing Master of Arts in Human and Parent-Child Nursing Organizational Development Parish Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Arts in Organizational Management Certificate Haggard Graduate Nonprofit Leadership School of Theology School of Education and Master of Arts in Christian Education Behavioral Studies Youth Ministry Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Arts in Education Theology Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Pupil Personnel Services School Administration Master of Arts in Religion Special Education Biblical Studies Teaching Theology and Ethics Master of Divinity Credentials Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Doctor of Ministry Multiple-Subject Certificates Multiple-Subject Intern Program Urban and International Ministry Single-Subject Church Development Certificate Nonprofit Leadership C.L.A.D. General Information 5
1. General Information 7 Earthquake Procedures 31 Table of Contents Regarding the Catalog 8 Grievance Procedure and Due Process 31 Statement of Mission and Purpose 8 Petition Process 33
Essence Statement 8 Standards of Conduct and Due Process 33 General Information Statement of Faith 9 5. Academic Programs 35 Statement of Academic Freedom 9 Degree Programs 36 History 10 Requirements for Graduation 36 Location and Campus 10 Security Interest in Student Records 36 Accreditations 11 Application for Graduation 36 Libraries 11 Degree Posting Dates 36 Academic Computer Center 11 Change of Degree Program 36 Computers 12 Residence Requirements 37 Internet Acceptable Use Policy 12 Leave of Absence 37 Harassment Policy 12 Distribution of Courses 37 Statements of Compliance 12 Academic Probation and Disqualification 37 2. Admissions Policies 15 Additional Degree Requirements 37 Admission to the University 16 Thesis 37 Application and Fee 16 Additional Master’s Degree 37 Transcripts 16 Commencement 37 International Graduate Admissions 16 Policy Regarding False Information 16 6. College of Liberal Arts and Change of Degree Program 16 Sciences 39 TOEFL Requirements 17 Department of Computer Science 40 3. Financial Information 19 Department of Global Studies Graduate Student Financial Services 20 and Sociology (TESOL) 50 Cost of Attendance 20 Department of Physical Therapy 53 Payment Plans 20 7. School of Business and Refund Policy 21 Management 59 Financial Agreement 21 Student Employment 21 8. School of Education and Financial Aid Application 21 Behavioral Studies 73 Financial Aid Policies 21 Types of Financial Aid 23 Department of Teacher Education 74 Graduate Education Departments 86 4. Academic Policies 27 Department of College Student Reservation of Rights 28 Affairs and Leadership Studies 119 Course Numbering System 28 Department of Graduate Psychology 124 Late Registration 28 Credit Hours 28 9. School of Music 143 Study Load 28 Auditing 28 10.School of Nursing 149 Transfer Credit 28 Grading 29 11.Haggard Graduate School of Attendance Regulation 29 Theology 161 Repeated Courses 29 Final Examinations 29 12. Administration and Faculty 178 Normal Progress Toward a Degree 29 Independent Study 29 13. Academic Calendar 186 Withdrawal from Courses 30 Withdrawal from the University 30 14. Index 189 Student Records Policy 30 Academic Integrity 31
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Regarding the Catalog Essence Statement Academic This catalog is produced for the university The essence statement of Azusa Pacific We are scholars who: by the Offices of Graduate Admissions, the University is a philosophical description of believe that all truth is of God; therefore, Provost, and University Marketing and the institution and its people–students, staff, we recognize the importance of each field Creative Media. It contains general academic faculty, trustees, administration, and alumni– of study both for its own significance and and administrative information and specific who we are and who we are becoming.We for its interrelationship with other areas of descriptions of the courses of study offered. are an institution of higher education with a knowledge. tradition of Wesleyan evangelical Christianity. Because this publication is prepared in believe that God desires that we pursue While acknowledging that as individuals we advance of the year it covers, changes in excellence according to the standard of His are at different points along the way, we are some programs will inevitably occur.Though will for us. all nevertheless journeying toward the ideals the semester schedule of classes is the final described in the four perspectives that follow: exhibit intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and authority in regard to classes offered, updated Christian,Academic, Developmental, and critical openmindedness. information may also be found on the APU Service. Website.A schedule of classes is available prior are able to deal with complexity and to registration each semester. Christian ambiguity, and to communicate effectively, We are Christians who: weigh evidence, and make decisions. Students who wish to obtain specific infor- believe that God is the origin of all things and mation about the university not contained in recognize that a knowledge of history is key the source of the values made known to us in the catalog are advised to make a personal to understanding ourselves, our world, and His creation, in human experience, and finally inquiry to the Office of Graduate Admissions, our future. and fully, in Jesus Christ. Azusa Pacific University, 901 E.Alosta Ave., have a basic understanding of Christianity, the PO Box 7000,Azusa, CA 91702-7000, hold the Bible as the Word of God, the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural (626) 815-5470, or consult our Website at basis of our faith, and the primary record by sciences. www.apu.edu. which these values are made known. know the language, art, and customs of at least International students please contact the rely on the Holy Spirit to help us discover one other culture or know the cross-cultural Office of International Student Services, these values, understand them, and live a life issues within one’s own discipline in order 901 E.Alosta Ave., PO Box 7000,Azusa, CA consistent with them. to develop understanding of, respect for, and 91702-7000, (626) 815-3801, [email protected]. live as citizens of the Kingdom of God, who cooperation with those of all other cultures. Statement of Mission and model its values and thereby call into question promote and expand the body of knowledge Purpose the values of the world. related to our profession or discipline. The Board of Trustees has adopted the confess Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives, our have a thorough command of the primary following statement of mission and purpose university, and our world, and as the final sources, methodology and research skills, major for Azusa Pacific University: authority for our faith and life. issues, vocabulary, and facts in at least one academic field of study and understand how “Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical recognize that redemption by Jesus Christ and personal acceptance of His forgiveness are the skills acquired in this way may be adapted Christian community of disciples and scholars to other fields of endeavor. who seek to advance the work of God in necessary for human wholeness. the world through academic excellence in show love toward God (holiness of heart) and encourage and make provision for any person liberal arts and professional programs of a love toward each other (holiness of life) to learn at any period of life. higher education that encourage students which express themselves in worship, self- to develop a Christian perspective of truth denial, and a special concern for the and life.” oppressed, and which encourage us to abandon those distinctions that divide us. practice community among ourselves as members of the one Body of Christ and maintain a nonsectarian openness toward all Christians. General Information 9
Developmental Statement of Faith Statement of We are persons who: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the Academic Freedom seek to develop a creative Christian lifestyle only infallible, authoritative word of God. Azusa Pacific University adheres to the 1940 whose purpose flows from a commitment to General Information “Statement of Principles” by the American God through Jesus Christ. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons–Father, Son, and Association of University Professors and honor our commitments and take responsibility Holy Spirit. includes the statement in its Faculty for our personal behavior, decisions, and con- Handbook. It states: tinuing growth. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, The teacher is entitled to complete know from experience that self-discipline, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning freedom in the classroom in discussing struggle, risk, and confrontation are necessary death through His shed blood, in His bodily his/her subject, and students should be for growth, and recognize that because of the resurrection, in His ascension to the right encouraged to discuss any related grace of God we grow even through our hand of the Father, and in His personal return controversial issues. However, the failures. in power and glory. teacher should be careful to avoid dogmatic generalizations in any field. have experiences in self-assessment in every We believe in the fall and consequent total dimension of our lives, in values-clarification moral depravity of humanity, resulting in The teacher is entitled to full freedom based on biblical truths, and in planning for our exceeding sinfulness and lost estate and in research and the publication of the continuous individual growth and renewal. necessitating our regeneration by the Holy results, subject to the adequate performance of his/her other academic understand the capabilities of our physical Spirit. duties; but research with pecuniary bodies and are committed to the lifelong We believe in the present and continuing return must be based upon an under- nurturing of our physical selves. ministry of sanctification by the Holy Spirit standing with the administration of Service by whose infilling the believing Christian the institution. We are servants who: is cleansed and empowered for a life of holiness and service. Academic freedom carries with it are able to follow joyfully Jesus’ example of responsibilities and obligations. Hence, service in the world and pour out our We believe in the resurrection of the saved the teacher should be accurate, individual and corporate lives for others and the lost: those who are saved to the resur- restrained, and respectful of the because of God’s love in Christ for us. rection of life and those who are lost to the opinions of others. resurrection of damnation. share our faith unashamedly, disciple other However, the “Statement of Principles” Christians, participate in missionary endeavors, We believe in the spiritual unity of believers allows for some degree of limitation of minister to the needs of all persons regardless in our Lord Jesus Christ. academic freedom “because of religious of their agreement with our beliefs, and affirm or other aims of the institution, provided that The following are fundamentals held to be the unique worth of every individual as one such limitations are clearly stated in writing essential, and the university expects students created by God, as one for whom Christ died, at the time of appointment.”Azusa Pacific and staff not only to believe in them, but to and as one who has been given individual gifts University adheres to this provision through practice them in daily living: and talents to be discovered, developed, and the inclusion of the “Statement of Faith” Caring, effective love both of God and directed toward service. within faculty application materials. humankind are faithful stewards of our time, talents, and A Christlike unity and acceptance among resources; welcome and seek opportunities for believers service as a means to clarify and practice our A lifestyle dedicated to God’s will in faith and knowledge. society A growing, victorious state of mind because of the indwelling Christ A daily affirmation of Christ as Lord A willingness to serve the Lord, even if it means sacrifice A desire to be more sensitive to the personal work of the Holy Spirit A working faith in God’s promises for all needs and daily life situations A witness for Christ without hypocrisy A firm, committed desire to be God’s person 10 Graduate Catalog General Information General
History Arlington College was established in 1954 by Location and Campus the Association of the Churches of God in Azusa Pacific University is the product Azusa Pacific University is located in the Southern California.The school was founded of the merger between three Christian San Gabriel Valley community of Azusa, to provide training at the collegiate level for institutions in the Southern California area. 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles.The ministers, church musicians, church school The following is a brief historical sketch of surrounding mountains provide a rugged, teachers, and missionaries. Class instruction the three respective colleges:The Training wilderness- like backdrop to the campus. began on October 1, at Arlington, California, School for Christian Workers, Pacific Bible Situated on the 52-acre valley campus are in temporary facilities made available by the College, and Azusa College. the university administrative facilities, library, Association. In 1959 the college secured a classrooms, student center, gymnasium, The origins of Azusa Pacific University date five-acre site in Long Beach adjacent to residence halls, and student apartments.The back to 1899. During that year, a group of California State University. purchase of an additional 21 acres on Foothill spiritual leaders from various denominations Following extensive discussion and planning Boulevard, within a quarter-mile of campus, met to pray in the home of Philena B. with Cornelius P.Haggard, Ph.D., president provides the university with room to grow. Hadley.Their mutual concern was the of Azusa Pacific College, the Long Beach The West Campus now houses the Schools formation of a Bible college in the Southwest property of Arlington College was sold; and, of Nursing and Education and Behavioral for the purpose of training students for service in the fall of 1968,Arlington College merged Studies, as well as the Departments of and missionary endeavors.As a result of their with Azusa Pacific College.The library Computer Science and Physical Therapy, the efforts, the first class of 12 students met on furnishings and equipment from the Long Center for Accelerated Degree Program, March 3, 1900. Beach property, along with a sum of $50,000, numerous classrooms and faculty offices, and The first principal for the school was Mary A. were donated for the purpose of perpetuating administrative facilities.The state-of-the-art Hill, who served in this position for one year. an Arlington Memorial Room on the Azusa Hugh and Hazel Darling Graduate Library In 1901, the school was moved to the Boyle Pacific campus.The faculty, staff, and students opened in January 1998.The 3,500-seat Heights area of Los Angeles and then to of Arlington College were warmly welcomed Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center opens Figueroa and First streets in 1902. In 1907, by their new college family at the Azusa this fall. the school obtained facilities in Huntington campus. APU also has seven regional centers Park and remained there until moving to the Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive throughout Southern California. Citrus and Alosta location in Azusa. For many Christian university of the liberal arts and years, the school was known as the Training 1. High Desert Regional Center professional programs that seeks to serve their School for Christian Workers. In 1939, the Program: Education evangelical constituencies throughout the name was changed to Pacific Bible College. Victor Valley College world. Cooperative denominations include 18422 Bear Valley Rd. In 1946, a 12-acre campus was purchased one the Brethren in Christ Church, the Church Victorville, CA 92392 mile east of Azusa on Highway 66. In 1955, a of God, the Free Methodist Church, the (760) 952-1765 gift of an additional 1.6 acres adjacent to the Missionary Church, the Friends Church, [email protected] campus made possible a further expansion of the Wesleyan Church, and the Salvation 2. Inland Empire Regional Center the program for education of young people in Army.The university aims for the holistic Programs: Education and Graduate a Christ-centered atmosphere. In 1956, the development of its students, promoting an Nursing name of the college was officially changed to entrepreneurial spirit through academic 685 E. Carnegie Dr., Ste. 170 Azusa College. excellence and outstanding cocurricular programming. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Los Angeles Pacific College was founded in (909) 888-9977 1903, and was then named Los Angeles Free The Board of Trustees took action in (800) 964-8807 Methodist Seminary by a group of ministers February 1981 to assume university status. [email protected] and laymen of the Free Methodist Church In May 1981, the board adopted the name 3. Orange County Regional Center who desired for their children to receive Azusa Pacific University.Today, this compre- Programs: Education, Clinical the best in educational advantages within a hensive university offers more than 40 areas Psychology, and Computer Science Christian atmosphere.The 1954 session of of undergraduate study, 18 master’s degrees, 1915 Orangewood Ave., Ste. 100 the board and administration of the Free and 3 doctorates, as well as accelerated degree Orange, CA 92868 Methodist Church of North America granted programs. (714) 935-0260 senior college standing to Los Angeles Pacific (800) 272-0111 College.Two distinct courses of study were [email protected] offered: one leading to the Associate of Arts degree, the other, to the Bachelor of Arts degree. In the spring of 1965, Los Angeles Pacific College merged with Azusa College to form Azusa Pacific College. General Information 11
4. San Diego Regional Center of Theological Schools.The Master of This library houses the Media Center with Programs: Education and Theology Physical Therapy Program is accredited by state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, 2820 Camino Del Rio South, Ste. 100 the Commission on Accreditation in providing access to a large video, CD, and
San Diego, CA 92108 Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of cassette tape collection. It also houses General Information (619) 718-9655 the American Physical Therapy Association. InterLibrary Loan and Document Delivery (877) 210-8839 (toll free) Azusa Pacific University offers programs Services and the Office of Faculty [email protected] approved by the California Commission Development. on Teacher Credentialing and Licensing The holdings of the Hugh and Hazel Darling 5.Temecula Valley/Menifee Regional authorizing elementary and secondary school Library include collections supporting Center teaching.Azusa Pacific University is approved computer science, education, nursing, and Program: Education for the training of veterans under the Veterans’ professional psychology.The library is Mt. San Jacinto College, Room 1012 Bill of Rights.The university is listed with comprised of the Stamps Rotunda, which 28237 La Piedra Rd. the United States Department of Justice for offers a traditional library environment of Menifee, CA 92854 the training of students from foreign book stacks and individual study carrels, (909) 679-6413 countries. and the Ahmanson Integrated Information (877) 210-8841 (toll free) Accreditation documents are available in the Technology Center, which includes 75 [email protected] Office of the Provost. workstations for researching the 100 plus 6.Ventura Regional Regional Center licensed electronic resources.This center also Program: Education Libraries houses 8 scholar study rooms, 12 group study 5740 Ralston Ave., Ste. 100 Azusa Pacific’s libraries include the William V. rooms, 4 conference rooms, and the children’s Ventura, CA 93003 Marshburn Memorial Library (located on the literature collection.These two main areas are (805) 677-5825 joined by the ECF Academic Hall of Fame. (877) 210-8840 (toll free) East Campus), the Hugh and Hazel Darling [email protected] Library (located on the West Campus), and six Each regional center library provides a regional center libraries in Orange County, 7.Wilshire Center core collection of holdings with an emphasis San Bernardino, San Diego,Ventura,Watts,and Program:Theology (Asian studies) on the programs at that location. Each Wilshire.A unified catalog identifies the more 3200 Wilshire Blvd., #315 regional center library also include computers than 150,000 books, media, and 1,400 serial Los Angeles, CA 90010 which provide access to all the electronic titles. More than 550,000 microforms include [email protected] library resources and services. the Library of American Civilization, Library The location of Azusa Pacific University of American Literature, New York Times,and Academic Computer Center affords its residents easy access to the popular Educational Resources Information Center The Academic Computer Center, located on mountain and beach resorts of Southern collections.The university network provides the East Campus, is equipped with 34 PC California and all of the cultural attractions access to more than 100 electronic databases workstations, 29 Macintosh workstations, and of Los Angeles County. Students enjoy visiting as well as all of the material available on the 4 HP Laser Jet printers operating on a Linux- Disneyland, Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Web. Regular hours for the two main based local area network. Software available Farm, Universal Studios, and the major facilities are: includes Microsoft Office ’97 Professional, television studios. Desert resorts are less than Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-11 p.m. SPSS, word processing, spreadsheets, medical a two-hour drive from the university.The Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. programs, and databases, as well as a variety of climate is moderate, mostly warm and dry Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. specialty programs.The center is open seven throughout the school year. Sunday 2-10 p.m. days a week for maximum utilization by students except during holiday periods and Accreditations Special hours may be set for final exam weeks, breaks. Lab assistants are available during all vacation breaks, and holidays.The holdings of Azusa Pacific University is accredited by operational hours. the Western Association of Schools and the William V.Marshburn Memorial Library Colleges.The School of Nursing’s programs include collections supporting liberal arts are accredited by the National League for and sciences, religion, and business.This Nursing and the Board of Registered library includes extensive denominational Nursing.The Social Work Program is collections of the Church of God (Anderson), accredited by the Council on Social Work Free Methodists, Salvation Army, and Society Education.The C. P.Haggard School of of Friends; a large holiness collection; and a Theology is accredited by the Association historical music education collection. 12 Graduate Catalog General Information General
Computers User Requirements Enforcement and Violations Azusa Pacific University encourages students 1. Respect the privacy of others. For Action may be taken by system management, to obtain their own computers for word example, users shall not intentionally seek subject to the guidance and authority of the processing, searching information databases, information on, obtain copies of, or Internet Policy Committee, to prevent and surfing the Internet.The library catalog modify files belonging to other users. possible unauthorized activity by temporarily deactivating any member. Reasonable efforts and other APU-licensed databases are available 2. Only use your own account and password; will be made to inform the member prior through dial-in access with a computer and never misrepresent yourself as another user modem. Faculty and other students are to disconnection and to re-establish the accessible through electronic mail on the 3. Respect the legal protection provided by connection as soon as an acceptable Internet. copyright and licenses to programs and understanding has been reached.Any data disciplinary action deemed necessary will be The following may be used as a guide for handled through the Student Conduct minimum standards when purchasing 4. Respect the integrity of apu.edu so as not Committee under the auspices of the dean a computer for use in most programs to interfere with or disrupt network users, of students. at APU: services, or equipment. Interference or disruption includes, but is not limited to, Harassment Policy PC Pentium 233 distribution of unsolicited advertising, 32 mb RAM propagation of computer viruses, and use of Employees of the university work to assist 1 gig Hard Drive the network to make unauthorized entry students in the several facets of university life. 33.3 modem into other computational, communications, At no time is it acceptable to engage in a or information devices or resources discussion that is less than courteous and Mac 200 mhz Processor professional. It is the university’s policy that, if 32 mb RAM Acceptable Uses at any time an employee or student believes 1 gig Hard Drive 1. Use as a vehicle for scholarly or university- that he or she is being harassed (verbally or 33.3 modem related communications in any other manner), by anyone in a public contact or an inquiry situation he or she Some programs may specify a more 2. Use in applying for or administering should immediately end the conversation and expanded system. grants or contracts for research or report the matter to their supervisor, chair, or instruction Internet Acceptable department dean.Any other issues involving Use Policy 3. Use in activities of research or direct harassment of any kind shall be handled in support for instruction accordance with the guidelines and standards Azusa Pacific University’s domain name outlined in the current undergraduate student (APU.EDU) and other university computer, 4. Use must be consistent with university handbook. network, and electronic mail systems exist standards as defined in its publications for the primary purpose of transmitting Unacceptable Uses Statements of Compliance and sharing information for the university’s Azusa Pacific University, in compliance with purposes.The use of apu.edu by any member 1. Use of apu.edu or any other university Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts must be consistent with the mission of Azusa computing resources for illegal purposes of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Pacific University and is subject to control 2. Use of apu.edu or any other university Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate by the university. computing resources to transmit or receive on the basis of race, color, national origin, Computer, network, communications, threatening, obscene, or harassing materials gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran in and Internet services exist to promote the 3. Sending unsolicited advertising any of its policies, practices, or procedures. purposes of the university. Every attempt to The dean of students is the campus coordi- protect privacy will be maintained, but 4. Use for personal for-profit business nating officer for Title IX, and all inquiries observation of traffic flow and content may be 5. Use of the network by employees for should be made to the Office of Student Life. necessary at the university’s discretion for recreational games during working hours In compliance with Section 504 of the security and legal reasons.The end-user who Rehabilitation Act of 1973,Azusa Pacific originates traffic will be responsible if the University does not discriminate on the traffic does not conform to this policy. basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, or in the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. Persons with questions about the Rehabilitation Act may contact the dean of students.
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Graduate Admission Application and Fee Change of Degree Program to the University To be considered for admission to any gradu- Admission to graduate work at Azusa Pacific Azusa Pacific University brings to its campus ate course work, the prospective student must University is degree-specific. If a student students who are committed to personal, complete the graduate application and submit changes plans and wishes to enroll in course intellectual, and spiritual growth.Applicants a nonrefundable $45 application fee and tran- work toward a degree other than the one must evidence sympathetic appreciation for scripts. Certain programs may require to which he or she was accepted, then the the standards and spirit of the university and additional references and/or other supporting student must file a new application with exhibit moral character in harmony with its documents. the Office of Graduate Admission.This purpose.The university encourages applica- application must be accompanied by all
Admission Policies Admission tions from students who will contribute to, as Transcripts additional materials. No credit toward the well as benefit from, the university experi- Every applicant must submit transcripts when new degree program will be granted before ence. In assessing the applicant’s potential for applying.An official transcript is one which the written approval for admission to the new success, academic capabilities and involvement university receives directly from that institution program has been secured. in church, school, and community activities and bears an official seal.Transcripts must are reviewed. indicate a B.A. or B.S. degree for admission to International Graduate the graduate program. International transcripts Admissions To be considered for graduate admission, the must be translated into English, certified by applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a The university has approximately 300 an authorized official, and include the posted regionally accredited college or university and international students from 40 countries.The degree. Once filed, transcripts are subject to a cumulative minimum 3.0 grade-point Office of International Student Services has the provisions of applicable federal and state average (GPA). Candidates with a GPA of a dedicated and caring staff that is committed laws and regulations and cannot be returned 2.5-2.99 may be considered for provisional to assisting international students as they apply to the applicant or forwarded to other educa- admission.Those with grade-point averages to the university, once they arrive on campus tional institutions. below a 2.50 will need to file a petition and and throughout their stay at Azusa Pacific. provide substantial evidence of possibility of For complete information about ordering an Azusa Pacific University is authorized under success to be reviewed by the Admissions APU transcript, see page 30. federal law to enroll nonimmigrant, alien Committee. graduate students.To apply to be a graduate Policy Regarding All students graduating from non-English student at Azusa Pacific, please submit the speaking institutions must also meet TOEFL False Information following: requirements (see page 17). Students are advised that admission is contin- 1. Application for International Graduate gent upon the truthfulness of the information Azusa Pacific University does not discrimi- Admission contained in the application files. Discovery of nate in its admission policies or practices 2. $65 nonrefundable application fee false information subsequent to admission is, on the basis of race, color, national origin, 3. Financial Affidavit of Support (included in at the university’s discretion, grounds for gender, age, disability, or status as a veteran in application form) and bank statement immediate dismissal at any point in the stu- any of its policies, practices, or procedures. proving ability to pay for educational costs dent’s course of study. Such dismissal shall through personal, family, or sponsor To apply for graduate admission to Azusa result in forfeiture of all charges paid and resources Pacific University, students must request academic credits earned. 4. Official international TOEFL score (See an application from: The full fraudulent records policy may be obtained TOEFL requirements, page 17.) Office of Graduate Admissions from the Office of the Registrar. 5. Letters of recommendation (See Graduate Azusa Pacific University Admissions Application.) 901 E.Alosta Ave. 6. Official transcripts sent directly from the PO Box 7000 school attended to APU.Transcripts must Azusa, CA 91702-7000 be translated officially into English and (626) 815-5470 include the degree that was earned Fax (626) 815-5445 by the student (See Transcripts, page 16.) [email protected] 7. Departmental application if desired www.apu.edu major requires one Admission Policies 17
To be considered for graduate admission, the A student’s ability to speak English well and Conditional Admission applicant must have a bachelor's degree from use clear pronunciation is an important part Some applicants have high academic ability, an officially accredited/recognized university of their graduate education. It is assumed that but have not yet achieved English proficiency. with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) a student's spoken English will be at a high For these applicants, the following conditional of 3.0.Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 enough level to communicate and participate admission options are offered (not applicable may be considered for provisional admission. competently in classes. If, while in classes, it to TESOL applicants): is determined that the student's ability to In addition, all international applicants are communicate and participate in English is 1. Applicants with a TOEFL score between expected to read and comply with the policies below the necessary standard, a teacher may 500-549* (500-579 for computer science; listed in this catalog. refer him/her to the department chairperson 550-599 for those majors requiring 600 International applicants please submit all who can require him/her to enroll in a on the TOEFL) may be accepted condi- application materials and direct all questions noncredit program, at the student's expense. tionally and take part-time English to: This program will be specifically designed to classes in APU’s School of Intensive enable the student to raise his/her English English in addition to part-time graduate Office of International Student Services communication ability. courses (provided they have already been Azusa Pacific University accepted to the graduate program at the
901 E.Alosta International students are encouraged to Admission Policies university). PO Box 7000 submit a score on the Test of Written English Azusa, CA 91702-7000 with their application materials. If this is not 2. For those majors requiring a 550 TOEFL, Tel:(626) 812-3055 submitted prior to admission, students may be applicants with a TOEFL score below Fax: (626) 815-3801 required to take a written English assessment 500 (550 for those majors requiring a Email: [email protected] upon arrival at the university. Students whose 580 or 600) must attend the School of Website: www.apu.edu English skills are not adequate for graduate Intensive English full time until they study in their chosen field may be required to qualify for Option A. TOEFL Requirements take, either prior to or concurrently with courses in their department, course work to 3. Applicants who are not able to take the All students graduating from non-English TOEFL test may apply to APU’s School speaking institutions and applying to develop their written and/or spoken skills in English. of Intensive English (SIE). Upon arrival university graduate programs are required at the SIE, English testing will be to submit a Test of English as a Foreign provided to determine the level of Language (TOEFL) Test scores.The graduate English proficiency. Students who pass minimum required score is 550 on the paper all the English testing can proceed version (213 on the computer version). directly into the university at the next Exceptions have been established for available starting date without studying computer science (580 paper version and in the SIE (provided they have already 237 computer version), and master’s degree been accepted to the graduate program in TESOL, doctorate and master’s degree in at the university). clinical psychology, physical therapy, and doctorate in education (600 paper version *A TOEFL score of 500 and above reflects an advanced and 250 computer version). In addition, English ability. On occasion, some students may obtain students must enroll in TESL 500 English this score yet not actually have advanced English ability. A student accepted to Option A will first be tested in for Internationals during their first term at APU’s SIE. In order to study part time at the university, Azusa Pacific University regardless of TOEFL all of the student’s English tests must reflect advanced score. During the first class session an English ability. opportunity will be given to demonstrate proficiency in English.
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Special Fees 9-Week Session Plan Graduate Student Net balance owed plus a $40 service charge Financial Services Independent Study $115/unit, plus tuition International Fee $80/semester A 50 percent down payment is due at Higher education is one of the most impor- Late Registration Fee $125/term registration.The balance is due one tant investments an individual can make. MBA Capstone Proposal Fee $140 month later. Cost should not be the only determining Music–Private Lessons $250/unit plus tuition factor in selecting the right university; Nursing Fees–includes malpractice 2. Stafford Subsidized and nevertheless, applicants should have a clear insurance–maximum $260 Unsubsidized Stafford Loan understanding of expenses when making a $130/See class schedule Payment Plans final choice. Nurse Practitioner Clinical and Lab Certain verified loans may be used to pay for Financial Policies Financial (See class schedule) $200 school costs, but all students (including those The Office of Graduate Student Financial Physical Therapy Lab Fee $100/class with loans) are required to make Services assists students in answering Research Account Fee $20 the necessary down payment at the time questions related to financial aid and student Recital Fee (conducting students) $125 of registration as follows: accounts. Simply call (626) 815-5440 with Service Charge for Payment Plans any questions. Office hours are Monday- The 15-week sessions require a 25 15-Week Sessions $80 Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Friday, percent down payment. 9-Week Sessions $40 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Transcript $5/copy The 9-week sessions require a 50 percent down payment. Cost of Attendance Internet Fee $50/semester 2000-2001 Graduation Fees When the Stafford Loan is received, current (effective 9/1/00) Graduation Fee $80 balances including all term charges (i.e., Fall, Placement File Fall I, and Fall II) must be paid before any Matriculation fees Set-up and 10 mailings $60 refunds are given. Students who cover the Application $45 Renewal $55 total charges for the loan period with the International Application $65 Education Employment Opportunities Federal Stafford Loan will not be charged a Newsletter $40/year Tuition service charge. Computer Science $400/unit Payment Terms and 3. Company Reimbursement Education Doctoral Studies $500/unit Conditions Payment Plan Family Nurse Practitioner $380/unit If a student’s employer pays for tuition, Late registrations incur a $125 service charge MBA Continued Capstone $208/unit the student must obtain a Company as well as the current session prices.Any stu- MBA, MAHOD, MAOM $415/unit Reimbursement/ Remission form from dent with a bachelor’s degree who is pursuing Master of Physical Therapy $380/unit the Office of Graduate Student Financial a second bachelor’s degree must pay under- Ministry Doctoral Studies $325/unit Services, complete it, and enclose it with graduate fees.A student without a posted Psychology Doctoral Studies $500/unit the Registration form and a letter from the bachelor’s degree must register as an under- Student Teaching company authorizing the student to receive graduate. Past balances must be paid before a (12-unit package) $4,110/12 units company reimbursement and detailing the new session can be started. International Theology $260/unit company policy.A service charge will apply. students are not eligible for payment plans.Tuition (including discounts) Tuition, fees, and charges not covered must and fees must be paid in full at registration. Other Graduate Programs $380/unit be paid at the time of registration. Audit-Graduate 50 percent/unit 1. Payment in Full 4. Payment Plan Exceptions Tuition and fees are due and payable at Mandatory Fees Any exception to stated policy must be registration. Health Fee $175/semester requested in writing (using a General Petition (mandatory for on-campus residents 15-Week Semester Plan form obtained from the Office of Graduate and international students on APU Net balance owed plus a $80 service charge Student Financial Services) and approved by I-20s and IAP-66s) the director of student financial services. Must be at least half time or enrolled in final classes to A 25 percent down payment is due by be eligible to purchase health coverage. August for the fall and December for the spring.The remaining balance is due in three monthly payments: Fall: September 15, October 15, November 15 Spring: February 15, March 15,April 15 Financial Policies 21
Refund Policy* Financial Agreement Financial Aid Policies Institutional Policy for Students A student may not participate in graduation Withdrawing from All Units ceremonies, register for further sessions, or Satisfactory Progress In the event a student withdraws from ALL receive any diploma, grades, certificate, Students who wish to receive financial aid units of a term, refunds will be made as transcripts, or letter of recommendation until must be in good academic standing and make follows: all financial obligations (including NDSL/ satisfactory academic progress towards a Perkins Loan) have been satisfied in accor- degree or certificate program in addition to Tuition excluding fees: dance with APU financial policies.Any meeting other eligibility criteria. (Fees are not refundable) diploma, grades, certificate, transcripts, or letter A.Quality of Progress– of recommendation shall be retained by the 15-Week Semester Policy “Good Academic Standing” 1-2 weeks 90 percent refund university as a security interest until all such Graduate students requesting aid must 3-4 weeks 50 percent refund obligations are satisfied. Release of any such maintain a minimum cumulative 5-7 weeks 25 percent refund security interest prior, or subsequent to, any default by the debtors shall not be considered grade-point average of 3.0. 9-Week Session Policy a binding precedent or modification of this Grade-point averages are reviewed at
First week 90 percent refund Financial Policies policy. the end of each semester. Second week 50 percent refund 3-4 weeks 25 percent refund The university reserves the right to make any Students who fail to maintain the changes in costs, payment plans, and refund policies minimum grade-point average will Summer and Special Terms without notice. be given one semester of “Aid Refund policies for other terms or special Probation” in which they must earn programs will be outlined in the appropriate Financial Aid Application a 3.0 (for that semester); otherwise, printed materials. Application for Financial Assistance they will be suspended from the aid Federal Refund Policy A Free Application for Federal Student Aid programs. Policy for students completely withdrawing or (FAFSA) must be completed and sent to the Students with no previous graduate dropping from a term and who have financial aid: address on the application.A Graduate work and transfer students who have In the event a student withdraws or Stafford Loan Worksheet (GSLW) must also less than a 3.0 will be given one drops from all classes within a term, the be completed and returned to the Office of semester of “Aid Probation” and must Office of Graduate Student Financial Graduate Financial Services.The FAFSA and achieve a 3.0 grade-point average to Services will then calculate on a per diem GSLW may be obtained at the APU Graduate continue receiving aid. basis all financial aid and refund amounts. Center. Early application is recommended, If the net calculates to 60 percent or since receipt of loans can take up to five B.Quantity of Progress– greater of the term, then NO adjustments months. “Unit Completion Requirement” Graduate students must make progress will be made. From an analysis of this confidential form, the toward their degree as follows: *The above-listed refund policy is currently amount of student income and assets which Full time–18 units/year undergoing further development to meet new federal can be applied toward university costs is Part time–10 units/year regulations. determined.An application will be considered for financial aid after the student has been Unit completion is reviewed at the Student Employment granted admission to the university and the end of each academic year in June. The Office of Student Employment is a job GSLW has been received. Summer is considered part of the referral service for APU students. Employment spring term for progress purposes. is a vital part of college life for the many Application Priority Date The following grades are considered Azusa Pacific graduate students who work as Admitted students who have completed the to demonstrate satisfactory course a partial means of meeting college costs. FAFSA and GSLW,financial aid transcripts, completion: A, B, C, and Pass.These Numerous part- and full-time jobs are posted loan applications, and admission process by grades do not demonstrate course on the job board outside the Career Center. March 1 will receive loan processing priority completion: D, F, No Pass, Incomplete over other applicants. (I),Withdrawal (W), and In-Progress. Repeated courses for which a satisfac- tory grade has been given may be counted only once for the purpose of academic progress. 22 Graduate Catalog