Overview

School of Education / School of Education is located in San Diego, CA, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Education

Program in Special Education

Program in Teaching

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	142

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam The School of Education hosts numerous programs. All programs require the submission of official undergraduate transcripts, a resume, 2-3 professional references, and a personal statement. Thesis Optional Research Project in lieu of thesis
Other Advanced Degrees	Entrance Exam CBEST Research Project in lieu of thesis

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

120

Applied

120

Accepted

92

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 21st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	December 13th	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	April 18th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	The School of Education hosts numerous programs. All programs require the submission of official undergraduate transcripts, a resume, 2-3 professional references, and a personal statement.
Master's Degree Requirements	Essay, letters of recommendation, interview, official transcripts
Additional Entrance Requirements	Essay, letters of recommendation, interview, official transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	August 30
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

629

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	43.08%
Black or African American	2.86%
White or Caucasian	39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.48%
Asian	5.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.64%
Two or more races	5.25%
Unknown	2.7%

Gender

Male (22%)

Female (77%)

Faculty

83

Total faculty

Full-time - 13

Part-time - 70

Male (20)

Female (63)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Assessment of candidates, candidate dispositions, teacher preparation, leadership preparation, co-teaching and Inclusion.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 4007 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA  92108
United States

Contact Dr. Deborah Erickson
Dean, School of Education
Email: DebErickson@pointloma.edu
Phone: -563-2864
Fax: 619-849-2579

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