Single Subject Teacher Education, minor

Single Subject Teacher Education, minor

Program Overview

If you feel a calling toward teaching, a teacher education minor will prepare you to get the skills and experience you need to become a teacher in whichever subject you’re passionate about.

The single subject teacher education minor is designed for students seeking to complete their teaching credential. It combines innovative learning and clinical teaching experience to help you become a confident, inspiring educator. This minor can be added to any major* and prepares you to teach a single subject at the middle or high school level.

What are the credentials that PLNU does offer?

Please note that although all majors can take this minor, PLNU only offers the following single subject credentials in the state of California:

  • Art
  • Business
  • English
  • Health Science
  • Home Economics
  • Foundational-Level General Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Foundational-Level General Science
  • Science: Biological Sciences
  • Science: Chemistry
  • Science: Physics
  • Science: Geosciences
  • Social Science
  • World Languages - Languages other than English
    • PLNU does NOT offer World Language: English Language Development

This minor is for students outside the Liberal Studies: Teacher Education B.A. For Liberal Studies students, click here for info about the Multiple Subject Teacher Education minor.

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

  • Foundational learning theory
  • Classroom research practices
  • Literary instruction for secondary teachers
  • Methods for secondary teachers
  • Special educations
  • And more!

This 33 unit minor includes 10 units of clinical practice to ensure you’re prepared to earn your teaching credential. You’ll train within a supportive learning environment to become an effective teacher that’s ready to meet the needs of students and shape the future of education. 

Classroom Beginnings

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 California High School Teacher

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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 math and science 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 California High School Teacher The field of education is more accessible than ever. Teaching at the high school level can be particularly rewarding as educators can help teenagers discover their passions before going to college. Discover
What Degree Do I Need to Teach High School PE? If you want to become a PE teacher learn the two most common routes through a degree in education or kinesiology. 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
10 Traits that Distinguish an Excellent Teacher From a Good Teacher 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. Discover
What are the Pros and Cons of Teachers Giving Letter Grades? Read about the pros and cons of letter grades in the American grading system and whether report cards benefit or harm student understanding and growth. Discover
Lifelong Learning
"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 Single 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. No matter what subject you’re teaching, you can become an inspirational educator that helps encourage students’ passion for learning.

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

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Undergraduate professor
  • Online educator
  • School principal
  • Director of education

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