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 and Program Eligibility:

1. Through our online application process you will be able to send two electronic requests to your recommenders, or if necessary please print out hard copies for them to mail in separately. Please provide your references with 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.


2. Once materials are on file, you will be contacted for an appointment with an appropriate faculty advisor to complete an interview (contact specific university location of choice for assistance).


3. 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.


4. GRE or 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:

1. CBEST passing score report.


2. CTC Certificate of Clearance or other CTC credential.


3. Evidence of prerequisite credential (excluding PPS credential program).

Please send all materials to the address found on the Application Process page .