It is the goal of the University to provide an education in the liberal arts tradition and in professional areas that balance a broadening experience in its General Education Program with the depth necessary to concentrate in one of the major programs. The undergraduate curricula at Point Loma Nazarene University include a wide variety of programs. Majors from Accounting to Theatre are complemented by minors and credentials in many areas. The University also encourages and assists students who wish to study abroad.
Many programs feature internships and practicum experiences.
Off-campus cooperative programs also offer students the benefits of spending a part of their educational experience in locations close by or on the other side of the globe. The purpose of the General Education Program is to provide a common educational experience, to develop essential skills, and to provide broad cultural background for personal and professional growth. The curriculum is listed under a four-fold division. This structure provides continuity with the Wesleyan approach to knowledge by emphasizing the human response as foundational to the developing, exploring, and seeking aspects of education. The divisions, although not mutually exclusive or all-encompassing, organize similar themes relevant to faith and learning.