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Is a master's (M.S.) or advanced degree worth it? The job market is competitive and salary increases can be difficult to come by. Obtaining your master's degree will allow you to make invaluable connections and grow your earning potential. Higher-income jobs can be important when you want to start a family or reach certain career milestones. Prioritizing your growth in meaningful ways can help you meet your goals. Education is a pivotal way of keeping your experience relevant and your knowledge up-to-date while expanding your skillset.
Career development is a lifelong process, and you don’t have to do it alone. As you seek work that you love, you can turn toward advanced education designed to help you find answers. The degrees, certificates, and credentials offered through PLNU's Graduate and Professional Studies are designed to help you find a vocation that fits your career calling. These programs allow you to develop new skills while growing an understanding of how your passion intersects with your work. Professionals are available to work with you, providing feedback on your resume and cover letter while helping connect you with potential employers. You'll have the opportunity to grow with like-minded individuals to strengthen your abilities and pursue work you enjoy after graduation.
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What Can a Master's Do for You & Why PLNU?
CLINICAL COUNSELING, M.A. (MACC)
PLNU’s Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) program prepares you to take the LMFT or LPCC licensure exam through curricula designed with the tests in mind and free post-graduation workshops.
TEACHING, M.A.
If you are an aspiring teacher, PLNU's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is the program for you. Earn your preliminary teaching credential in any of the following areas: multiple subject (elementary school), single subject (middle and high school), administrative services or education specialist (for special education teaching).
MBA, DAYTIME
This program is designed to better prepare new graduates for the challenges and complexities of the modern business world. It helps students further develop the ability to think analytically and strategically and improve their quantitative, communicative, and problem-solving skills.
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KINESIOLOGY, M.S.
Earn your Master of Science in Kinesiology in just one year. The program offers a flexible course load suited to your professional and academic goals, giving you the tools to pursue your calling in the dynamic and growing fields of exercise science, sport performance, and sport management.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, M.A.
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership will equip you to lead others with genuine confidence and balance. This program is designed for working professionals with two delivery options to provide the flexibility you need to earn your degree while continuing to work in your current role.
“There's an intimate relationship with the PLNU professors where you're not a number, and they really care about what you're doing. They use their network to help you in your job search and advance your career.”
Quay Snyder, Daytime MBA
“My PLNU degree program provided me with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform at a higher level in my career. In addition, it provided me with tools and an ethical foundation to make effective decisions when there is often no clear answer. I had the opportunity to work closely with fellow students and faculty on meaningful projects outside of the classroom. As a result, I've formed strong relationships with faculty and alumni that will last a lifetime.”
Erik Rindfleisch, Evening MBA
“My biggest advice for people going into a masters program at PLNU is you get out what you put in. You get hands-on experience that perhaps you wouldn’t be getting at a bigger grad school or program.”
Amy Ogren, M.S. Kinesiology
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MBA, EVENING
This program is for experienced working professionals who want to take control of their career by acquiring the four most important drivers of influential leadership: deep qualitative and quantitative business knowledge, wisdom in the face of difficult decisions, a powerful personal network, and inspiration to follow their purpose.
