Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
United States
Telephone: 619-849-2200
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Stephanie Huie
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. http://assessment.pointloma.edu/
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: June 10, 2020
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1949
Undergraduate FTE: 2,908
Graduate FTE: 873
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. Religious Control
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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Role | Name | Title | |
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Accreditation Liaison Officer | Maria Zack | Professor and Chair | mzack@pointloma.edu |
Board of Directors Chair | Doug Pierce | Board Chair | dougpierce@arizonadistrict.org |
Chief Academic Officer | Jim Daichendt | Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer | gdaichen@pointloma.edu |
Chief Executive Officer | Kerry Fulcher | President | kerryfulcher@pointloma.edu |
Chief Financial Officer | Joseph LaLuzerne | Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer | jlaluzer@pointloma.edu |
Director Institutional Research | Brent Goodman | Director of Institutional Research | brentgoodman@pointloma.edu |
OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
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00126202 | Bakersfield Regional Center | Bakersfield | Branch Campus | Active |
Balboa Avenue Regional Center | San Diego | Additional | Active | |
00126225 | Cuyamaca College | El Cajon | Additional | Active |
00126220 | Grossmont College | El Cajon | Additional | Active |
00126218 | Liberty Station Conference Center | San Diego | Additional | Active |
00126224 | MiraCosta College | Oceanside | Additional | Active |
00126207 | Mission Valley Regional Center | San Diego | Branch Campus | Active |
00126222 | Palomar College | San Marcos | Additional | Active |
00126200 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego | Main Campus | Active |
00126223 | San Diego City College | San Diego | Additional | Active |
San Diego Mesa College | San Diego | Additional | Active | |
00126221 | Southwestern College | Chula Vista | Additional | Active |
Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
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Accounting | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2022 | Distance Education |
Applied Health Science | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
Art Education | Bachelors | 2005 | On-Site |
Athletic Training | Masters | 2018 | On-Site |
Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Biology (B.A.) | Bachelors | 1947 | On-Site |
Biology (B.S.) | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
Biology-Chemistry | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
Business Administration | Masters | 2001 | On-Site |
Business Administration | Bachelors | 1967 | On-Site |
Business Administration (BBA) | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
Business Administration (BBA) | Bachelors | 2021 | Distance Education |
Chemistry | Bachelors | 2001 | On-Site |
Child Development | Bachelors | 2022 | Distance Education |
Child Development | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
Child and Adolescent Development | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
Christian Ministry | Masters | 1985 | On-Site |
Christian Ministry | Masters | 2016 | Distance Education |
Christian Studies | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
Clinical Counseling | Masters | 2016 | On-Site |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-MSN Certificate | Non-degree | 2006 | On-Site |
Commercial Music | Bachelors | 2018 | On-Site |
Communication Studies | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
Composition (Music) | Bachelors | 2003 | On-Site |
Computer Information Technology | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
Computer Science (B.A.) | Bachelors | 1978 | On-Site |
Computer Science (B.S.) | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
Creative Digital Media | Bachelors | 2023 | Distance Education |
Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 2022 | Distance Education |
Cross Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Data Science | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
Dietetics | Bachelors | 2005 | On-Site |
Dietetics Verification Statement | Non-degree | 2006 | On-Site |
Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Education | Masters | 1961 | On-Site |
Education | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Educational Administration, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Educational Administration, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
Educational Administration, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Educational Administration, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
Emotional Disturbance Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Engineering | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
Environmental Science | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
Environmental Studies | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
Finance | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
French | Bachelors | 2012 | On-Site |
General Biology (M.S.) | Masters | 2006 | On-Site |
Graphic Design | Bachelors | 2005 | On-Site |
Health and Human Performance | Bachelors | 2020 | On-Site |
Higher Education, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Higher Education, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
History | Bachelors | 1992 | On-Site |
Information Systems | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
International Development | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
International Studies | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
Kinesiology | Masters | 2015 | On-Site |
Kinesiology | Masters | 2017 | Distance Education |
Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Education | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Education | Bachelors | 2023 | Distance Education |
Literature | Bachelors | 1975 | On-Site |
Management | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
Marketing | Bachelors | 2013 | On-Site |
Mathematics (B.A.) | Bachelors | 1942 | On-Site |
Mathematics (B.S.) | Bachelors | 2004 | On-Site |
Media Communication | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
Multimedia Journalism | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
Multiple Subject (preliminary teaching credential) | Non-degree | 2015 | On-Site |
Music | Bachelors | 1910 | On-Site |
Music Education | Bachelors | 2003 | On-Site |
Nursing | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
Nursing | Masters | 2001 | On-Site |
Nursing (RN to BSN) | Bachelors | 2020 | Distance Education |
Nursing (RN to BSN) | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
Nursing Practice | Professional Doctorate | 2017 | Distance Education |
Nutrition | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
Occupational Therapy, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
Organizational Communication | Bachelors | 1997 | On-Site |
Organizational Leadership | Masters | 2015 | Distance Education |
Organizational Leadership | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
Organizational Leadership | Bachelors | 2016 | Distance Education |
Organizational Leadership | Masters | 2016 | On-Site |
Orthopedic Impairments Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2017 | Distance Education |
Other Health Impairments Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Philosophy | Bachelors | 1942 | On-Site |
Physician Assistant, M.S.M. | Masters | 2021 | On-Site |
Physics (B.A.) | Bachelors | 1942 | On-Site |
Physics (B.S.) | Bachelors | 2000 | On-Site |
Political Science | Bachelors | 1990 | On-Site |
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | 2008 | On-Site |
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | 2021 | Distance Education |
Psychology | Bachelors | 1942 | On-Site |
Public Administration | Bachelors | 2023 | Distance Education |
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential | Non-degree | 2000 | On-Site |
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
School Counseling, M.A. (No Credential) | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
School Counseling, M.A. (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
School Counseling, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Single Subject (preliminary teaching credential) | Non-degree | 2015 | On-Site |
Social Work | Bachelors | 1997 | On-Site |
Sociology | Bachelors | 1948 | On-Site |
Software Engineering Certificate | Non-degree | 2016 | On-Site |
Spanish | Bachelors | 1962 | On-Site |
Special Education, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Special Education, M.S. | Masters | 2023 | Distance Education |
Strategic Communication, B.A. | Bachelors | 2022 | Distance Education |
Teaching | Masters | 2009 | On-Site |
Traumatic Brain Injury Added Authorization | Non-degree | 2023 | Distance Education |
Visual Arts | Bachelors | 2005 | On-Site |
Writing | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
Writing, M.A. | Masters | 2023 | On-Site |
Season | Year | Review Type |
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Spring | 2027 | Offsite Review |
Fall | 2027 | Accreditation Visit |