APU Articles
Husband-Wife Team Builds Homes and Designs them with Purpose
October 17, 2018
CSET and CBEST Prep: Tips for Success
October 16, 2018
Teaching Credentials: Deciding Which One Is Right for You
October 12, 2018
College Tuition Costs: Why Most Students Don’t Pay Sticker Price
October 09, 2018
Composing Community Through Music
October 04, 2018
Military Education Benefits for Military-Connected Students in College
October 02, 2018 | Military Education
What Is a Parent PLUS Loan and Should You Consider Applying?
September 25, 2018
Supportive Housing Project Gives MSW Students First-hand Experience Assisting L.A.’s Homeless
September 22, 2018
Homelessness has been a growing issue in Los Angeles County in recent years. As of May 2018, approximately L.A. County residents live without a home. The Los Angeles (CSH) works to respond to this growing population of individuals in need by striving to “advance solutions that use housing as a platform for services to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people, maximize public resources, and build healthy communities.” As part of a new initiative, CSH is partnering with universities across Southern California to place Master of Social Work (MSW) students in organizations working to fight homelessness.
How Christian Universities and the CCCU Make an Economic Impact
September 20, 2018
Unlocking the Door to a Career in Physical Therapy
September 18, 2018
Thinking About a Master’s in Applied Statistics? Here Are 6 Dream Jobs to Consider
September 11, 2018
The Benefits of Graduating College in 4 Years
September 06, 2018
Graduation and retention rates matter a lot when selecting a college, and often private universities have a higher graduation rate than public schools. Many ranking systems and guidebooks factor these metrics in when they rate schools, but they don’t always elaborate on the weight they place on them (or the important, intangible factors behind the hard numbers).
APU Alumna’s Fulbright Experience in Finland Inspires Her Teaching
September 05, 2018
“Lord, show me the needs of each of my students, and help me to meet those needs.” This prayer continually rests on the heart of Mayra Molina, M.A. ’15, a kindergarten dual-language immersion teacher in Los Angeles. God answered her petition with an eye-opening experience in Finland, a global leader in innovative education. Because Finnish teachers view their roles as developers of unique human beings, they approach school accordingly. Their students learn complex concepts such as strategic planning, problem solving, math, motor skills, independence, patience, perseverance, and confidence through playtime, a less-structured environment, a more-relaxed schedule, and creative projects such as sewing, woodworking, and cooking. More than craft classes and recesses, Finnish schools embody a microcosm of real-world life skills presented in a way that respects individual talents, gifts, and needs and promotes a deep connection with learning. That environment grabbed Molina’s attention and she longed to know more.
What Are Low-Residency Master’s Programs?
September 04, 2018
