Teaching & Learning

Great educators are rarely born that way – most of them are trained. Come to PLNU and become the great educator you are meant to be, whether that means being a classroom teacher working with children or in a community, business or nonprofit position working with adults.

In the teaching and learning program, we will help you master the theories and practices of the best historical and modern educators. Working alongside our experienced and approachable faculty, you will be equipped in the latest learning technologies and develop practical skills to help you teach students from diverse communities in a variety of settings. You will refine instructional skills, apply professional techniques, and develop mastery in the profession of teaching. Our goal is to help you reach your teaching potential as you complete one of the six certifications embedded in our master's degree. 

PLNU Certificate Offerings embedded within the M.A., Teaching and Learning:

• Instructional Design with Technology
• Teacher Leadership
• Management of Instructional Design for Professionals
• Diverse and Cross-Cultural Environments
• Clear Teaching Credential
• Reading and Literacy Added Authorization 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Each one of the PLNU School of Education Regional Centers has a program coordinator that is available to answer questions about curriculum. In addition, a graduate enrollment counselor is available to answer questions about the admissions process, priority application dates and materials.

KEY CONTACTS BY LOCATION

Bakersfield

Mission Valley (San Diego)