Overview

This nondegree, post-bachelor’s specialty program includes core academic courses and those required for the School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC). It prepares registered nurses who have completed a bachelor’s degree to be effective practitioners of school health.

The School of Nursing also offers the SNSC combined with a Master of Science in Nursing for students who also want a master’s degree:

• MSN with SNSC Specialty
• MSN with SNSC and Family NP
• MSN with SNSC and Pediatric NP

Program Highlights

• The SNSC Program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Students receive personalized attention in a supportive Christian environment from faculty who are experienced as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners in a variety of settings.
• Financial aid is available through scholarships and loans.

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

School of Nursing Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Azusa Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The traditional baccalaureate nursing program, upper-division transfer (2+2/LVN to BSN) programs, entry-level master’s program, and the nurse practitioner program are approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Azusa Pacific University (APU) is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).