Multiple Subject Teacher Education, minor

Multiple Subject Teacher Education, minor

Program Overview

Enhance your education degree with multi-subject training and gain the experience you need to earn your teaching credential.

This minor is designed for students in the Liberal Studies: Teacher Education B.A.* program who wish to complete their teaching credential and qualify to teach multiple subjects and elementary students. It provides an expansion of theory, practice, and clinical teaching experience to help you become a confident, inspiring educator who’s ready to lead a classroom.

For students not enrolled in the Liberal Studies B.A. program who are interested in teaching, click here for info about our single subject teacher education minor.

With this minor, you’ll learn crucial teaching skills such as:

  • Classroom research practices
  • Elementary clinical practice
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to school subjects
  • Methods of teaching reading and writing
  • And more!

Within this 19-unit minor, you’ll gain 10 units of clinical experience through student teaching for elementary classes (8 units) and clinical practice seminar courses (2 units). Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the best educational practices to meet the needs of students and shape the future of education. 

Inspiring Classrooms

For PLNU Music Alum Jonathan Seligman, Innovation is More Than an Award
How Noelle Doctorian Went From First-Year Teacher to Teacher of the Year
One Cool Teacher: Tyler Kuehl Named Middle School P.E. Teacher of the Year
How to Become a Teacher: The Ultimate Guide

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For PLNU Music Alum Jonathan Seligman, Innovation is More Than an Award Jonathan Seligman’s creative teaching style uses music to equip students to navigate the world. Discover
How Noelle Doctorian Went From First-Year Teacher to Teacher of the Year Middle school teacher Noelle Doctorian has realized that teaching is not about having all the answers. Discover
One Cool Teacher: Tyler Kuehl Named Middle School P.E. Teacher of the Year Kuehl’s P.E. classes focus on social and emotional learning, allowing his students to not only engage in physical activities, but also develop important life skills. Discover
How to Become a Teacher: The Ultimate Guide Teaching can bring the challenge and satisfaction you desire in a career. Learn the steps it takes to earn a teaching crential, how to choose the right credential, and how to pay for your education. Discover
Mike Strong ‘Beautifies’ Society Through Teaching High School Students Mike Strong ‘beautifies’ society through teaching high school students, a PLNU alum who serves his community as a teacher. Discover
Lifelong Learner
"I think that Point Loma was the best years of my life. The classes prepared me for education for sure, and the internship program while we taught part-time was an awesome experience to get support. I’ve always been a lifelong learner, and it was part of that experience. PLNU set some of those foundational goals I had for myself."
Michelle Murphy Education B.A.
Pursued Educators
"My principal at Chula Vista often asks me, ‘Do you know anyone from PLNU who is looking for a job and can come over?’ Chula Vista asks specifically for Point Loma candidates because PLNU just makes really good teachers."
McKayla Carpenter Teacher Education B.A.

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Multiple Subject Teacher Education, minor program, view the PLNU Catalog.

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At PLNU, we’re committed to supporting you — academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

A teacher education minor can help you fulfill your calling in the classroom and be ready to earn your teaching license upon graduation. You’ll become a well-rounded, supportive educator that encourages students’ passion for learning.

A multiple subject teacher education minor can lead to positions such as:

  • Elementary school teacher
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Educational advisor
  • Special education teacher
  • Director of education

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Student California Teachers Association

Aspiring educators can join PLNU's branch of the Student California Teachers Association (SCTA) to network, serve, and grow within the field of education.

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Education Associates

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