School counselors are not only crucial within a functioning educational system, they can also make a huge impact in the lives of students. They can help students find balance in their academic, social, and home lives. While they’re in high demand nationwide, school counselors are especially needed in California.

There is a growing number of open teaching positions, an upward salary trend, added grant funding, and growing recognition and support that contribute to now being an ideal time to consider becoming a teacher in California.

PLNU’s School of Education can help you take advantage of the top grants for teachers in 2022 to pursue your career as an educator in California. 

The difference between a good teacher and an excellent teacher is their ability to be empathetic, build relationships, hold high expectations, offer a supportive, creative environment, teach respect, listen well, and more.

A career in child development can lead to promising and fulfilling work opportunities as a social worker, speech pathologist, behavioral specialist, and more.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to increase your earning potential or an undergraduate student preparing to further your studies, a master’s in biology can help take your career to the next level.

Explore the salary and career opportunities available with a Master of Arts in Teaching from PLNU.

Learn the best places to teach in Kern County and Bakersfield, a growing community of diverse school districts like Kern High School and Bakersfield City.

PLNU’s master’s programs offer students a high-value education that will set them apart in the job market.

A child development degree can lead to jobs that change children’s lives. Learn the benefits of early childhood education (ECE) and healthy development.