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Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

United States

Telephone: 619-849-2200

URL: http://www.pointloma.edu

Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Christopher N. Oberg

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: 2,896

Graduate FTE: 760

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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RoleNameTitleEmail
Accreditation Liaison OfficerKerry FulcherProvost and Chief Academic Officerkerryfulcher@pointloma.edu
Board of Directors ChairDoug PierceBoard Chairdougpierce@arizonadistrict.org
Chief Academic OfficerKerry FulcherProvost and Chief Academic Officerkerryfulcher@pointloma.edu
Chief Executive OfficerBob BrowerPresidentbbrower@pointloma.edu
Chief Financial OfficerJoseph LaLuzerneVice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officerjlaluzer@pointloma.edu
Director Institutional ResearchBrent GoodmanDirector of Institutional Researchbrentgoodman@pointloma.edu
OPEIDNameCityLocation TypeStatus
00126202Bakersfield Regional CenterBakersfieldBranch CampusActive
Balboa Avenue Regional CenterSan DiegoAdditionalActive
00126225Cuyamaca CollegeEl CajonAdditionalActive
00126220Grossmont CollegeEl CajonAdditionalActive
00126218Liberty Station Conference CenterSan DiegoAdditionalActive
00126224MiraCosta CollegeOceansideAdditionalActive
00126207Mission Valley Regional CenterSan DiegoBranch CampusActive
00126222Palomar CollegeSan MarcosAdditionalActive
00126200Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan DiegoMain CampusActive
00126223San Diego City CollegeSan DiegoAdditionalActive
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan DiegoAdditionalActive
00126221Southwestern CollegeChula VistaAdditionalActive
DegreeDegree LevelYear ImplementedModality
Adapted Physical Education Added AuthorizationNon-degree2022Distance Education
Applied Health ScienceBachelors2013On-Site
Art EducationBachelors2005On-Site
Athletic TrainingMasters2018On-Site
Autism Spectrum Disorder Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
Biology (B.A.)Bachelors1947On-Site
Biology (B.S.)Bachelors2004On-Site
Biology-ChemistryBachelors2001On-Site
Business AdministrationMasters2001On-Site
Business AdministrationBachelors1967On-Site
Business Administration (BBA)Bachelors2017On-Site
Business Administration (BBA)Bachelors2021Distance Education
Business Administration: AccountingBachelors2013On-Site
Business Administration: FinanceBachelors2013On-Site
Business Administration: International DevelopmentBachelors2013On-Site
Business Administration: ManagementBachelors2013On-Site
Business Administration: MarketingBachelors2013On-Site
ChemistryBachelors2001On-Site
Child DevelopmentBachelors2022Distance Education
Child DevelopmentBachelors2015On-Site
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentBachelors2008On-Site
Christian MinistryMasters1985On-Site
Christian MinistryMasters2016Distance Education
Christian StudiesBachelors2016On-Site
Clinical CounselingMasters2016On-Site
Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-MSN CertificateNon-degree2006On-Site
Commercial MusicBachelors2018On-Site
Communication StudiesBachelors2000On-Site
Composition (Music)Bachelors2003On-Site
Computer Information TechnologyBachelors2016On-Site
Computer Science (B.A.)Bachelors1978On-Site
Computer Science (B.S.)Bachelors2004On-Site
Creative Digital MediaBachelors2023Distance Education
Criminal JusticeBachelors2015On-Site
Criminal JusticeBachelors2022Distance Education
Cross Disciplinary Studies: Teacher EducationBachelors2012On-Site
Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.Masters2023Distance Education
Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.Masters2023On-Site
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.Masters2023Distance Education
Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.Masters2023On-Site
Data ScienceBachelors2019On-Site
DieteticsBachelors2005On-Site
Dietetics Verification StatementNon-degree2006On-Site
Diverse and Cross-Cultural Environments for Leaders CertificateNon-degree2023Distance Education
Early Childhood Special Education Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
EducationMasters1961On-Site
EducationMasters2023Distance Education
Educational Administration, M.A.Masters2023Distance Education
Educational Administration, M.A.Masters2023On-Site
Educational Administration, M.S.Masters2023Distance Education
Educational Administration, M.S.Masters2023On-Site
Emotional Disturbance Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
Environmental ScienceBachelors2007On-Site
Environmental StudiesBachelors2020On-Site
Extensive Support Needs (preliminary teaching credential)Non-degree2015On-Site
FrenchBachelors2012On-Site
General Biology (M.S.)Masters2006On-Site
General EngineeringBachelors2020On-Site
Graphic DesignBachelors2005On-Site
Health and Human PerformanceBachelors2020On-Site
Higher Education, M.A.Masters2023Distance Education
Higher Education, M.S.Masters2023Distance Education
HistoryBachelors1992On-Site
Information SystemsBachelors2015On-Site
Instructional Design with Technology CertificateNon-degree2023Distance Education
Integrated Studies with an Emphasis in EducationBachelors2015On-Site
Integrated Studies with an Emphasis in EducationBachelors2023Distance Education
International StudiesBachelors2004On-Site
KinesiologyMasters2015On-Site
KinesiologyMasters2017Distance Education
LiteratureBachelors1975On-Site
Mathematics (B.A.)Bachelors1942On-Site
Mathematics (B.S.)Bachelors2004On-Site
Media CommunicationBachelors2000On-Site
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (preliminary teaching credential)Non-degree2015On-Site
Multimedia JournalismBachelors2017On-Site
Multiple Subject (preliminary teaching credential)Non-degree2015On-Site
MusicBachelors1910On-Site
Music EducationBachelors2003On-Site
NursingBachelors1971On-Site
NursingMasters2001On-Site
Nursing (RN to BSN)Bachelors2020Distance Education
Nursing (RN to BSN)Bachelors2015On-Site
Nursing PracticeProfessional Doctorate2017Distance Education
NutritionBachelors2008On-Site
Occupational Therapy, M.S.Masters2023On-Site
Organizational CommunicationBachelors1997On-Site
Organizational LeadershipMasters2015Distance Education
Organizational LeadershipBachelors2015On-Site
Organizational LeadershipBachelors2016Distance Education
Organizational LeadershipMasters2016On-Site
Orthopedic Impairments Added AuthorizationNon-degree2017Distance Education
Other Health Impairments Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
PhilosophyBachelors1942On-Site
Physician Assistant, M.S.M.Masters2021On-Site
Physics (B.A.)Bachelors1942On-Site
Physics (B.S.)Bachelors2000On-Site
Political ScienceBachelors1990On-Site
Preliminary Administrative Services CredentialNon-degree2008On-Site
Preliminary Administrative Services CredentialNon-degree2023Distance Education
Professional Clear Administrative Services CredentialNon-degree2021Distance Education
PsychologyBachelors1942On-Site
Public AdministrationBachelors2023Distance Education
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) CredentialNon-degree2000On-Site
Reading and Literacy Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
School Counseling, M.A. (No Credential)Masters2023Distance Education
School Counseling, M.A. (No Credential)Masters2023On-Site
School Counseling, M.A. (Pupil Personnel Services Credential)Masters2023Distance Education
School Counseling, M.A. (Pupil Personnel Services Credential)Masters2023On-Site
School Counseling, M.S.Masters2023Distance Education
School Counseling, M.S.Masters2023On-Site
Single Subject (preliminary teaching credential)Non-degree2015On-Site
Social WorkBachelors1997On-Site
SociologyBachelors1948On-Site
Software Engineering CertificateNon-degree2016On-Site
SpanishBachelors1962On-Site
Special Education Added AuthorizationsNon-degree2019Distance Education
Special Education, M.A.Masters2010On-Site
Special Education, M.A.Masters2023Distance Education
Special Education, M.S.Masters2023Distance Education
Special Education, M.S.Masters2023On-Site
Strategic Communication, B.A.Bachelors2022Distance Education
TeachingMasters2009On-Site
Traumatic Brain Injury Added AuthorizationNon-degree2023Distance Education
Visual ArtsBachelors2005On-Site
WritingBachelors2008On-Site
Writing, M.A.Masters2023On-Site
SeasonYearReview Type
Spring2027Offsite Review
Fall2027Accreditation Visit