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The PLU Program is built upon a foundation within a set of courses that focus specifically on transitioning into PLU, and includes a synthesizing ePortfolio course that will be required in the Cornerstones General Education pilot Program. All the courses focus on building and sustaining success at PLU. For further questions, contact the Office of Academic Advising.
PLUS Courses (Undergraduate)
PLUS 100 : Transitions to PLU
Specifically designed for first-year students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an individual student's successful navigation of the complex transition to Pacific Lutheran University. This course is designed to identify and overcome unforeseen barriers in adjusting to college academic and social life. Course topics include increasing hope, understanding vocation, appreciating liberal arts, developing metacognition, maximizing campus resources, creating an academic plan, and learning professional communication skills. (1)
PLUS 110 : College Learning Strategies
Effective strategies for college learning. Emphasizes a metacognitive and self-regulated approach to deep learning through reading, note taking, test preparation and test taking strategies. Coursework supplemented by two individual academic counseling appointments. (1)
PLUS 115 : Career and Educational Planning: Finding Your Way
Personal decision-making process applied to career and educational choices, self-assessment, exploration of the world of work, educational planning, reality testing, and building career-related experience. Includes zero-hour required discussion section for required supplemental workshops. (1)
PLUS 200 : Introduction to PLU
Specifically designed for transfer students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an individual student's successful navigation of the complex transition into Pacific Lutheran University. this course is designed to identify and overcome unforeseen barriers in adjusting to college academic and social life. Course topics include increasing hope, understanding vocation, appreciating liberal arts, developing metacognition, maximizing campus resources, creating an academic plan, and learning professional communication skills. (1)
PLUS 215 : Transitions: Life After College
This is a course designed for juniors and seniors. Students will explore life and work after college, specifically career opportunities, graduate school options, cover letters, résumé writing, interviews, and job search techniques. (1)
PLUS 320 : Effective Tutoring Methods
Typically offered during Summer Session II, this course is designed to train peer tutors in the application of learning theory to one-on-one and group tutoring situations. The online course will be followed by an on-site practical workshop at the beginning of the semester. Enrollment with instructor's permission. (0-1)
PLUS 350 : Cumulative ePortfolio
Students complete an ePortfolio representative of their learning in their core general education courses. (1)