School of Education - MA Education
PLNU offers four MA degrees, Teaching and Learning which prepares current teachers to work effectively with students in the classroom; Special Education which helps teachers work more effectively with students who have disabilities; Counseling and Guidance prepares individuals to become elementary, middle and high school counselors; and Educational Leadership which is ideal for both aspiring and current administrators. For specific information about the master of education program, please visit the School of Education Web site or request information about the program 
Admissions Requirements for MA Education Program: Step 1: Please complete and submit all general graduate application materials. These materials can be found on the Application Process page, where you will also find the address to which you should send these materials.
Step 2:
Application Checklist:
- Official Transcripts - Transcripts must be sent from each accredited institution attended. One of which must indicate the completion of a Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 is required to be admitted into the graduate program. (Students who do not meet this standard - see "Exceptions Policy" below).
- Two Letters of Recommendation - As stated on the Application Process page, through the online application, you will submit names and email addresses of your recommenders and they will be sent a link to complete an electronic recommendation.
If you decide to apply by downloading our paper application, please download and print the School of Education Letter of Recommendation Form and have them send the completed recommendation to the address found on the Application Process page. Recommendations should be completed by individuals who have knowledge of your character and professional performance.
- Interview - Upon receipt of all your required documents, an interview will be scheduled with the program coordinator for the appropriate program.
Exceptions Policy:
Applicants who do not meet the above standards but can demonstrate that they have an exceptionally rich experiential background and/or have demonstrated dramatic change in academic performance, may petition the department to review their status. The School of Education will follow the exceptions policy as published in the current catalog.
Step 3:
Other Program Requirements Upon Acceptance:
(Items below are due shortly after beginning the program. Talk with your Program Coordinator for specific deadlines).
- A writing sample responding to the following questions (each answer should be one-half page in length):
- Describe your professional career goals.
- Describe the experience that helped you determine these goals. You may want to include multi-cultural and professional experiences.
- Explain why you are applying to a Christian graduate program.
- GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores (waived if candidate already has advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university).
Note: The following are additional requirements for candidates also pursuing a credential embedded in an M.A. or Ed.S. program:
- CBEST passing score report.
- CTC Certificate of Clearance or other CTC credential.
- Evidence of prerequisite credential (excluding PPS credential program).
Please send all materials to the address found on the Application Process page. |