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Adults with previously earned college credit

Part-time and online degree programs

PLNU Mission Valley

 Southwestern College

Grossmont College

San Diego City College

Delivering a purposeful education

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PLNU Accelerated Undergraduate Programs

HEALTH COMMUNICATION, B.A.

Become a strategic communicator in the health sector. Students will ethically and strategically engage in health-related messaging in a variety of contexts.

Average salaries
Health Education Specialist: $62,860
Public Relations Specialists: $66,750
Human Resources Specialist: $67,650

Key Benefit
Versatile, industry-specific training to help improve health outcomes

Build upon your valuable experiences and earn your bachelor’s in a convenient accelerated learning format. Completing your bachelor’s can help increase your salary, expand your understanding of a field that brings you purpose, and open you up to exciting and fulfilling career opportunities.

PLNU’s Accelerated Undergraduate Programs

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, B.A.

Promote restorative justice and bring safety to your community. Become a responsible leader who addresses wide-reaching issues related to crime and the justice system.

Average salaries
Police and Detectives: $74,910
Criminal Justice Teachers: $83,470
Probation/Correctional Treatment Specialist: $61,800

Key Benefit
Service-focused training to promote peace and hold offenders accountable

Featured Programs

“[Having] a son who would soon be entering college and a four-year-old daughter made the decision to go back to school… feel daunting. But [I] felt this was important for my needs and life.”

—Allison Gold, RN to BSN

ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

Cuyamaca College

MiraCosta College

Palomar College

PLNU Bakersfield

SOUTH SAN DIEGO

“My experiences with PLNU have been nothing but positive. The professors were all extremely supportive during my time and getting my degree has brought me one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming an attorney.”

—Enrique Pimentel, Organizational Leadership B.A.

This program is ideal for adults who have already earned some college credits and are looking to finish their bachelor’s degree.

Key Benefits

SPEEDY COMPLETION

Graduate in as little as 15 months, allowing you to quickly advance in your career without putting your life on hold

Choose from online or in-person classes that fit your schedule, making it easier to balance education with work and family responsibilities

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

TUITION SAVINGS

Save up to 20% on tuition if eligible, making your educational goals more affordable and reducing your financial stress*

Who It's For

*20% Discount for key community colleges in San Diego and healthcare workers at SHARP & Scripps
*10-20% Discount for employees at some 
California School Districts and academic institutions

“Having the opportunity to go to PLNU was a calling for me. I feel like becoming a product of Point Loma has helped  accelerate my career in ways I wouldn’t have before.”

—Jessie Schmitte, Criminal Justice B.A.

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*20% Discount for key community colleges in San Diego and healthcare workers at SHARP & Scripps
*10-20% Discount for employees at some 
California School Districts and academic institutions