Academics

Schools & Departments

College of Arts & Sciences

Schools

• School of Theology & Christian Ministry

Departments

• Art & Design
• Biology
• Chemistry
• History & Political Science
• Literature, Journalism & Modern Languages
• Mathematical, Information & Computer Sciences
• Music
• Physics & Engineering

College of Social Sciences & Professional Studies

Schools

• Fermanian School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

Departments

• Communication & Theatre
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Kinesiology
• Psychology
• Sociology & Social Work

Centers & Institutes

• Center for International Development
• Center for Justice & Reconciliation
• Center for Pastoral Leadership
• Center for Teaching & Learning
• Early Childhood Learning Center
• Fermanian Business & Economic Institute
• Health Promotion Center
• Institute of Politics & Public Service
• Wesleyan Center
• Center for Women's Studies

Academic Highlights

Graduate Programs

• Biology
• Business
• Education
• Nursing
• Theology & Christian Ministry

Graduate Regional Centers

• Bakersfield
• Inland Empire
• Mission Valley (San Diego)

Some PLNU Academic Accomplishments

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Study Abroad with almost a third of all PLNU undergraduate students.

Our championship debate program has placed first in the nation and consistently finishes in the top 10.

Over 90% of biology major graduates who apply to medical school are accepted and over 95% of biology and chemistry majors applying to graduate school (M.S. and Ph.D.) are accepted.

Undergraduate Research is a part of undergraduate life at PLNU - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and more.

Students who are creative, driven, and have the desire make the world a better place thrive in the Fermanian Business & Economic Institute's Entrepreneur Programs.

Endowed Scholarships

Our generous donors help make PLNU affordable for students. There are many endowed scholarships for continuing students awarded each year by academic departments.