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PLNU Accelerated Undergraduate Programs
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION, B.A.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION, B.A.
Become a strategic communicator. Students will ethically engage in both the marketplace and the public through discourse and action.
Average Salaries
Communications Specialist: $69,780
Public Relations Specialists: $66,750
Human Resources Specialist: $67,650
Key Benefit
Gain communication skills in a variety of contexts, including intercultural, ethical, and business conversations
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
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“My whole experience at PLNU was amazing. I feel like it prepared me way more than any other school would have. Starting out, I would have to remind myself that I was a beginning teacher, because I felt so seasoned already.”
—Lorean Molina, Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Education 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.
*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
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