Admissions Overview- APU Majors – Flashcards
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Accounting major
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The Accounting major surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession while providing an intense review of the economic, quantitative, and managerial aspects of business
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Acting for the stage and screen
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the largest Christian theater program on the West Coast. APU is one of the only Christian universities in the country to offer a BFA that trains students how to act in theater and film. Our proximity to Los Angeles provides students with incredible opportunities to bridge the gap between their education and real-world application.
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Allied Health Major
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prepares students for a career or further graduate study in a broad range of allied health careers, applying scientific knowledge to the subject areas of biology, anatomy, physiology, and associated scientific disciplines. provides most of the prerequisites for careers or graduate work in cytotechnology, entry-level master's in nursing, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, and radiation technology.
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Applied Exercise Science
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designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become health fitness instructors and human performance specialists. Students prepare to take professional certification exams through organizations such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine upon graduation.
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Art Major
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broad groundwork in the arts and select an area of specialization, choosing from a variety of courses to streamline their skills. Students focus on a particular discipline: animation, ceramics, crafts, drawing and painting, graphic design, interdisciplinary, new genre art forms, photography, printmaking, or sculpture. The teaching/art education concentration, while also focused on a specific artistic discipline, is a state-approved program for those wishing to teach art in secondary public or private schools
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Biblical Studies
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students receive a solid foundation in philosophy, Christian theology and ministry, and the Bible
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Biochemistry
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equips students to explore the chemical foundations of living organisms. The degree provides a solid foundation in general chemistry, biology, and physics; applied calculus and quantitative analysis; organic chemistry; microbiology; cell biology; and genetics
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Biology Major
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equips students to explore God's creation. The degree provides a solid foundation in a wide range of biology and chemistry topics. These then provide a framework for an emphasis in ecological, molecular, or organismal biology.
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Chemistry
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equips students to explore God's creation. The degree provides a solid foundation in a wide range of biology and chemistry topics. These then provide a framework for an emphasis in ecological, molecular, or organismal biology.
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Christian Ministries
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Students become equipped for professional ministry tasks and relationships by learning about themselves and about ministry. They may select from a concentration in church ministry, intercultural Christian ministry, ministry in social service contexts, sports ministry, urban ministry, and youth outreach and discipleship.
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Cinematic Arts/ Film Major
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Students are immersed in hands-on filmmaking with state-of-the-art equipment and first-rate instruction. students choose from one of five tracks of study designed to give them a deeper understanding of the cinematic arts from a unique perspective. Advanced courses in animation, production, screenwriting, entertainment executive studies, and film and television studies focus students on the area that will best help them achieve their career goals.
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Cinematic Arts Production Major
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a comprehensive film production degree that teaches the art and business of film and television production from a story-centered point of view. Students are immersed in hands-on filmmaking with state-of-the-art equipment and first-rate instruction
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Commercial Music
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The Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music prepares students for careers in both the Christian and secular commercial music industry. This program offers the following areas of study: Audio Recording Track, Commercial Instrumental Track, Commercial Vocal Track, Composing and Arranging Track, and Music Business Track.
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Communication Studies
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Students discover and utilize appropriate communication skills for solving problems, making decisions, and managing conflict through organizational communication, interpersonal communication, rhetoric and public address, news writing and reporting, and public relations. This program offers the following areas of study: Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, Media Studies, and Rhetoric and Public Addres
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Composition Major
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offers excellent preparation for graduate study or work as a professional composer. The program helps students discover a distinctive voice as they develop a portfolio of compositions.
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Computer Information Systems
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ocuses on the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. Core courses provide a solid foundation in object-oriented and structured programming, modern operating systems, and database management and development. Students can tailor their learning to specific areas.
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Computer Science
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equips students to create systems that analyze, transform, and describe information. Core coursework provides a solid foundation in calculus, discrete mathematics, computing fundamentals, operating systems, database management, and data structures.Students can tailor their learning to specific areas.
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Criminal Justice
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prepares students to apply knowledge of criminal justice and critical analysis of social problems to promote the equitable application of the law for all people and become ethical Christian leaders in public and private organizations intended to make communities safer
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Economics Major
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prepares students to think critically and analytically. Students also have the option to concentrate on either business economics or international development. Gives students the opportunity to participate in Enactus and Scholars for Business Achievement and apply what they learn in the classroom to solve real-world economic problems.
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Engineering
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equips students with a solid foundation in engineering principles for a variety of fields including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, business, defense, energy, health care, and telecommunications.
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English
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develop critical-thinking skills from extensive study of the world's literature to further their ability to read, write, and analyze well. This program offers the following areas of study: Literature, Teaching, and Writing
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Finance
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provides a solid foundation in accounting principles, investments, economics, business law, international business, statistics, and marketing, which then serve as a framework for in-depth study of financial markets, international trade, financial analysis, and risk management.
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Global studies
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equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond vocationally to the principal issues confronting today's globalized world, whether in international or in multicultural/domestic settings.
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Liberal Studies
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his program offers the following areas of study: Art, English, French, Math, Music, Physical Education, Psychology, Science, Social Science, Spanish, and Special Education.
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Math
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The mathematics major is an ideal preparation for a variety of analytical careers. Mathematics majors often choose to minor in physics, computer science, finance, economics, business management, or some other discipline.
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Music
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The program includes an ensemble requirement and emphases that develop skills in composition and performance. This program offers the following areas of study: Music Education, Music Theory, and Performance
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Music and Worship
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The Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Music and Worship provides the student with a broad perspective in the field of music ministry and consists of academic preparation in music, Christian ministry, and practical theology
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Music Preformance
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The Bachelor of Music in Performance program is tailored to students desiring a career in performance, pedagogy (private teaching), or to pursue advanced degrees in performance. The performance emphasis is offered in voice, piano, organ, guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, French horn, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and harp
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Physical Education
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Physical Education is a teacher preparation program. Students study such topics as fitness and wellness development and assessment, movement exploration, and motor development, as well as gain a thorough preparation in teaching methods.
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Physics
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and provides strong technical skills in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, waves, and optics; a strong math and computer background; and an understanding of how to seek out the core technical issues of a problem.
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Pre-Allied Health and Pharmacy
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programs address the needs of students who seek to prepare for research, teaching, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic medicine, pharmaceutical sales, and other health care related fields.
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Pre-engineering
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prepares students to complete an advanced engineering degree to use in a wide array of job opportunities in multiple scientific fields.
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Premedical/Predental
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program prepares students with the science and other prerequisite coursework necessary for success in medical/dental program
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Religious studies
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Coursework prepares undergraduate students for responsible understanding of, and engagement with, people of a variety of global religious traditions in order to be faithful, well informed, and culturally sensitive participants in intercultural and interreligious dialogue.
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Public Relations
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students gain knowledge and skills needed to succeed in public relations careers such as nonprofit and social causes, sports PR, event planning, and public relations in entertainment.
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Screenwriting
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an intensive four-year training program designed to equip students for professional writing careers in the entertainment industry.
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BA social science
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prepares students to educate others in the social dynamics that define our lives. The degree is designed primarily to prepare students to teach social science disciplines (particularly history, political science, geography, economics, and sociology) at the secondary level.
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Social work
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hands-on learning experiences to work in settings such as hospitals, schools, adoption agencies, domestic violence shelters, and mental health agencies, and with at-risk youth, those with disabilities, and more. Social work majors also gain tangible work experience through a structured 400-hour supervised senior year internship program.
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Sociology
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provides a solid foundation in basic sociological theory, applied statistics, contemporary social problems, and comparative family systems. These then serve as a framework for advanced study in human diversity, the sociology of religion, social stratification, crime and delinquency, social psychology, and philosophical concepts of human nature.
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Spanish
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Students may also complete additional coursework toward a California-approved, single-subject teaching credential. This program offers the following areas of study: Noncredential and With credential
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Theater arts
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The degree offers a broad range of courses designed to help students develop their creative skills. For students with broad educational goals, the Theater Arts major can be selected as part of a double major...The Theater Arts program is designed for students interested in: Teaching Design and technical production Directing Playwriting Drama ministry
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Theology
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Theology majors will be equipped for further theological studies, service in the Church, and participation in the concrete work of justice in today's world by thoughtful devotion to the God of the Gospel. Students may also choose from three optional concentrations. This program offers the following areas of study: Church History, Historical and Systematic Theology, and Systematic Theology.
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Visual Arts
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Degree that is highly desired by serious students intent on pursuing careers or advanced degrees in the visual arts, such as an MFA. The BFA in Visual Art gives art students flexibility in constructing a program that allows them to choose one of five concentrations that is best suited to their academic and career goals.
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Youth Ministry
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Youth ministry students gain tools to develop a ministry of theory and practice to apply in future church leadership roles. This program offers the following areas of study: Church Ministry, Intercultural Christian Ministry, Ministry in Social Service Context, Pastoral Studies, Sports Ministry, and Youth Outreach and Discipleship.
