Azuza Pacific University’s Psychology Programs

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As the associate director of early childhood education for the Baldwin Park, California public schools, Timothy Kovacs manages the budget and reviews case management. In addition, Timothy Kovacs serves as an adjunct professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences department at Azuza Pacific University (APU) in Southern California.

Regularly ranked as one of America’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report, APU was founded in 1899 as a Christian institution. Some 20+ professors teach psychology to undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to the bachelors’ program, the department confers master’s degrees in research psychology and data analysis, child life, and counseling of children and adolescents. APU also operates master’s programs in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy.

Students in all programs are expected to demonstrate proficiency in five dimensions, including knowledge of theories and applications, critical thinking, and ethical behavior in personal and multicultural relationships. Successful learners must also develop career goals after graduation and apply religious values to scientific understanding.