
Doctoral-Level Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education
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Doctoral-Level Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education
Earn a Certificate in Strengths-Oriented Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll build expertise in creating, implementing, and assessing strengths-oriented programs. You’ll enhance your career by learning to apply these models to careers in higher education. You’ll also benefit from an intensive, two-week model, offered in either January or July.
Program at a Glance
The School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences equips students for compassionate leadership in fields like physical therapy, social work, and psychology, guided by experienced faculty and hands-on learning.

Gain Hands-on Experience
- Become an expert in the strengths-oriented way of thinking.
- Discover how strengths-oriented programming contributes to positive student outcomes and better campus culture.
- Learn how to create, implement, and assess a strengths-oriented program on your campus.
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Program Details
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Career Outlooks and Outcomes

Prospective Students Find Belonging at APU
Alumnus Bryan Bowens EdD ’14 brought a group of high school students from Kern County’s Project BEST (Black Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching) to APU’s campus to show them that a top college experience is within their reach.