Graduate Programs

PLU Graduate Admission

Master of Business Administration

The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

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Masters of teaching students working with McCarver Students on 7/8/2015 (Photo/John Struzenberg '16)

Master of Arts in Education

You want to teach. We offer three pathways to becoming a teacher, MAE – Teacher Certification, MAE – Alternative Routes, and MAE – Non-Certification for International Students.

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PLU, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (Photo/John Froschauer)

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

The Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University is a three-year, four-residency program in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.

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Master of Arts in Marriage of Family Therapy

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Graduates become systemically-oriented, contextually sensitive MFT professionals who address diverse needs and concerns of individuals, couples, families and communities.

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Master of Science in Nursing

Ranked as one of the top nursing programs in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report, the program is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health and elevate care.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNP graduates are able to develop and evaluate quality within a health system, collaborate with inter-professional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession.

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The graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.

Vision: PLU graduate students will be highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical professionals and leaders for their businesses, organizations, and communities.

Mission: PLU graduate programs strive to deliver intellectually challenging, collaborative learning experiences in specialized fields that assist students to reach their personal and professional goals.