Skills and University Requirements
ENGL 110
Freshman Writing Seminar^ (required first year)3
LDRS 100
Beginnings: Personal Development and the College Experience (required first semester)1
COMM 111
Public Communication3PE XXXFitness for Life or Varsity Sport (concurrent enrollment with PE 240^^1
PE 240
Health Education (F, S) (concurrent enrollment with Fitness for Life)2Select one of the following: ^^^
MATH 110
College Algebra^3
MATH 115
Analytical Inquiry^3
MATH 120
Contemporary Mathematics^3
Foreign Language8 units requiredChoose from the following:ASL 101/102American Sign Language4,4CHIN 101/102Chinese4,4FREN 101/102French4,4GERM 101/102German4,4GLBL 101/102Self-directed Language Learning4,4GRKB 200/201Greek4,4GRKC 200/201Elementary Classical Greek4,4HEBB 200/201Hebrew4,4JAPA 101/102Japanese4,4LTN 200/201Elementary Latin4,4MODL 101/102Modern Language4,4SPAN 101/102Spanish4,4
Correspondence courses do not fulfill the foreign language requirement.
Upper-Division Writing Intensive Course3 units requiredChoose from the following:
ART 356
History of Modern Art3
AT 490
Research Methods (F)4
BIOL 320
Ecology4
BIOL 465
Clinical Research/Practicum in Applied Health4
BUSI 370
International Business3
BUSI 405
Business Report Writing3CHEM 320/330Instrumental Analysis Theory and Lab3,1
COMM 420
Conflict Management3
EDLS 405
Diversity in the Classroom3
ENGL 377
Shakespeare3
ENGL 406
Advanced Composition3
GLBL 301
Anthropology for Everyday Life3
JOUR 430
Public Affairs Reporting3
MATH 480
Mathematical Reading, Writing, and Presentation3
MIN 417
The Art of Leadership3
MUS 352
Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Music Literature3
PE 320
History and Principles of Physical Education (F, S)3
PHIL 340
Concepts of Human Nature3
POLI 300
Research and Writing3
PSYC 362
Research Methods in Psychology4
SOC 471
Qualitative Social Research Methods3
SOCW 351
Child Welfare3
SOCW 479
Social Work Research Project3
TFT 375
Screenwriting3
TFT 387
Nonfiction Writing for Visual Media3
THEO 420
Christian Apologetics3
UBBL 430
Johannine Literature3
UBBL 450
Ancient Near Eastern History3
UBBL 476
Women in the Biblical Tradition3
UNRS 306
Theoretical Frameworks for Nursing3
UNRS 400
Advanced Practice: Professional Studies and Communication Skills (for ADN to MSN program students only)3
Integrative Core Courses Requirements
The following subheadings list the core subject areas, the number of units required for the area, and the course options. Additional courses may be approved at a later date.
Aesthetics and the Creative Arts3 units required
ART 150
Introduction to Art3
ART 310
Fundamental Art Experiences3
ART 354
Ancient Art History3
ART 356
History of Modern Art3
ART 357
Contemporary Art Trends3
ART 361
Early Christian and Medieval Art3
ART 362
Renaissance to Rococo Art3
ART 403
Multicultural Art3HUM 223/323Humanities Seminar III: Aesthetics^3,4
MUS 120
Music Fundamentals3
MUS 121
Music Theory I3
MUS 201
Introduction to World Music3
MUS 204
Music of Latin America3
MUS 205
Music of Asia3
MUS 250
Music and Civilization3
TFT 101
Christianity and the Creative Process3Heritage and Institutions6 units requiredPhilosophy Component3 unitsChoose one of the following:HUM 224/324Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas^3,4
PHIL 220
Introduction to Philosophy3History and Political Science Component3 unitsChoose one of the following:
HIST 120
World Civilizations to 16483
HIST 121
World Civilizations Since 16483
HIST 151
United States History to 18653
HIST 152
United States History Since 18653HUM 221/321Humanities Seminar I: Great Works^3,4
POLI 150
American Government3
POLI 160
Introduction to Politics3Identity and Relationships3 units
PHIL 340
Concepts of Human Nature3
PSYC 110
General Psychology3
PSYC 225
Personal and Social Adjustment3
PSYC 290
Human Growth and Development3
SOC 120
Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 230
Comparative Family Systems3SOCW 310/311Human Behavior in the Social Environment I and II (both needed to fulfill requirement)3/3Language and Literature3 units
ENGL 111
Introduction to Literature3
ENGL 112
Introduction to Literary Analysis3
ENGL 324
World Literature to the Renaissance3
ENGL 334
World Literature Since the Renaissance3
ENGL 344
American Literature to 18653
ENGL 354
American Literature Since 18653HUM 222/322Humanities Seminar II: Literary Masterpieces^3,4
Nature4 units (including lab) required
BIOL 101
Fundamentals of Biology4
BIOL 151
General Biology I4
BIOL 325
Humans and the Environment4
CHEM 101
Introduction to Chemistry4
CHEM 105
Citizen Chemistry4CHEM 111/112/114Chemistry for the Health Sciences4
CHEM 151
General Chemistry4PHYC 110/111Principles of Physical Science4
PHYC 130
Earth Science4
PHYC 140
Introduction to Astronomy4
PHYC 151
Physics for Life Sciences I4
PHYC 161
Physics for Science and Engineering I5God’s Word and the Christian Response18 unitsBible Course Requirements^^(Both classes required)
UBBL 100
Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy3
UBBL 230
Luke/Acts3
Additional Bible CoursesChoose one of the following:
UBBL 310
I and II Samuel3
UBBL 311
Hebrew Prophets I3
UBBL 312
Hebrew Prophets II3
UBBL 320
Hebrew Poetical and Wisdom Literature3
UBBL 330
Life and Teachings of Jesus3
UBBL 340
Romans and Galatians3
UBBL 341
Thessalonian and Corinthian Epistles3
UBBL 343
The General Epistles3
UBBL 350
Geographical and Historical Setting of the Bible3
UBBL 460
Theology of the Old Testament3
UBBL 461
Theology of the New Testament3Ministry Requirement
MIN 108
Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry3Doctrine RequirementChoose one of the following:
HUM 325
Humanities Seminar V: Christian Classics^3, 4
THEO 303
Theology and the Christian Life^^3
THEO 352
Church History: Apostolic Era to 1517^^3
THEO 354
Church History from 1517 to Present^^3
THEO 363
Contemporary Christian Thought^^3^The Humanities Seminars are in a 3-unit format on the APU campus, and a 4-unit format in the High Sierra Semester.
^^MIN 108 is waived as a prerequisite for students transferring 60 or more units. All other prerequisites apply.Senior SeminarChoose one of the following:
ART 496
Senior Seminar: Art Ethics3
BIOL 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics and the Sciences3
BUSI 496
Senior Seminar: Business Ethics3
MIN 496
Senior Seminar: Church and Society3
COMM 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in Human Communication3
CS 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in Computer Science3
EDLS 496
Senior Seminar: Education and Professional Ethics3
ENGL 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in the Professions3
GLBL 496
Senior Seminar: Global Issues and Prospects3
MATH 496
Senior Seminar3
MIN 496
Senior Seminar: Church and Society3
MUS 496
Senior Seminar: Music and Ethics3
PE 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in Physical Education and Sport (F, S)3
PHIL 496
Senior Seminar*3
POLI 496
Senior Seminar: Religion and Politics3
SOC 496
Senior Seminar: Faith and Social Issues3
SOCW 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in the Helping Professions3
TFT 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in Theater, Film, and Television3
THEO 496
Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues3
UBBL 496
Senior Seminar: Biblical Theology and Ethics3
UNRS 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics and Issues in Health Care4
Electives (minimum of 6 units required)
More than six units of coursework may be necessary to achieve the 18 units of upper-division General Studies coursework requirement. For further details, see an academic advisor.
Elective units may be met by taking any of the above listed core classes not yet used to fulfill core requirements and/or from the following list of elective classes:
ART 205
Ceramics I3
ART 210
Printmaking: Relief3
ART 211
Printmaking: Serigraph3
BIOL 330
Gender Differences3
COMM 330
Small-group Communication3
COMM 420
Conflict Management3
ENGL 410
American Novel3
ENGL 434
Children’s Literature3
GLBL 301
Anthropology for Everyday Life3GLBL/COMM 310Intercultural Communication3/3
HIST 335
Cultural History/Travel Study3
HIST 357
Enlightenment Europe3
HIST 358
Europe 1789–19143
MKTG 362
Consumer Behavior3
MUS 301
Music of Africa3
MUS 302
Soul Music3
MUS 350
History and Literature of Commercial Music3
MUS 351
Ancient, Renaissance, and World Music Literature3
MUS 352
Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic Music Literature3
MUS 455
Late Romantic and 20th-Century Music Literature3
OXUN 336H
Introduction to British Culture and History3
PHIL 430
Philosophy of Science3
POLI 340
International Relations3
POLI 363
Modern Political Thought3
POLI 376
The American Founding3
PSYC 400
Cultural Psychology3
PSYC 440
Psychology of Religion3
SOC 358
Human Diversity3
TFT 285
History of Film3
TFT 325
History of Theater to the Restoration3
TFT 326
History of Theater: Restoration to Present3
UBBL 312
Hebrew Prophets II3
Humanities Classes at the High Sierra Semester
Several of the General Studies requirements may be met through participation in the High Sierra Semester.
The following outlines the information:
HUM 221/321Humanities Seminar I: Great Works^
(Meets the core requirement in Heritage and Institutions)4HUM 222/322Humanities Seminar II: Literary Masterpieces^
(Meets the core requirement in Language and Literature)4HUM 223/323Humanities Seminar III: Aesthetics^
(Meets the core requirements in Aesthetics and the Creative Arts)4HUM 224/324Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas^
(Meets the core philosophy requirement in Heritage and Institutions)4HUM 325Humanities Seminar V: Christian Classics^
(Meets the doctrine requirement in God’s Word and the Christian Response)4
Students may elect to take the 300-level courses for their core requirements or to fulfill upper-division elective requirements. For more information, please see the High Sierra Semester advisor.
Diversity in the Classroom
Azusa Pacific University recognizes that diversity is an expression of God’s image and boundless creativity. In an effort to integrate diversity studies into the curriculum, pertinent issues are addressed within General Studies courses, and specific courses focus on diverse perspectives. APU also offers an ethnic studies minor through the School of Business and Management. The following is a list of courses designed to examine diversity-related topics:
ART 403
Multicultural Art*3
COMM 495
Special Topics in Communication3
CCSD 567
Diversity in Student Affairs3
EDLS 405
Diversity in the Classroom***3
EDUC 504
Teaching and Cultural Diversity3
ENGL 364
American Ethnic Literature3
ENGL 487
Literary Movements3
ENGL 488
Significant Authors3
ENGL 489
Literary Topics3
ETHN 150
Introduction to Ethnic Studies3
ETHN 355
The Asian American Experience3
ETHN 356
The African American Experience3
ETHN 357
The Chicano(a)/Latino(a) Experience3
GLBL 301
Anthropology for Everyday Life**/***3
GLBL 305
Peoples and Places3
GLBL 310
Intercultural Communication**3
GLBL 315
Urban Culture3
GMIN 509
Urban Anthropology and Christian Ministry4
GMIN 558
Women and Men in Ministry4
GMIN 559
Urban Cross-Cultural Ministry4
GNRS 503
Cultural Competency in Health Care2
MINC 486
Urban Ministry Practicum6
MUS 201
Introduction to World Music*3
MUS 204
Music of Latin America*3
MUS 205
Music of Asia*3
MUS 301
Music of Africa**3
MUS 302
Soul Music**3
PHIL 370
Comparative Religions3
PSYC 400
Cultural Psychology**3
SOC 358
Human Diversity**3
SOC 359
Immigrant L.A.3
SOC 405
Women and Men in Society3
SOC 464
Social Stratification3
TESL 530
Intercultural Communication and Language Teaching3
TESL 535
Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching3
THEO 480
Theologies of Liberation3
UBBL 462
Global Biblical Interpretation3
UNRS 380
Transcultural Health Care Outreach2*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-division Writing Intensive Requirement