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  • The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.

    SOCW faculty welcome new and returning students to PLU Convocation Day Sept. 3, 2024 PLU BSW Class of 2024! Congratulations to our Graduates PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree You can open doors and be a voice for change as a social worker. Learn about the program Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her capstone More Confronting Mental Health: How the PLU community is demonstrating transformative care. Learn How

    Heidi Brocious, BSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 112 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
    Anissa Rogers, MSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.

    Master of Social Work at PLUThe Master of Social Work (MSW) program at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Our MSW has an emphasis on healthcare and behavioral health, with significant content on anti-racist practices, diversity, equity and inclusion. The program will be accredited by the Council on Social Work

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The School of Education’s emphasis on early and on-going field experiences, coupled with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has given PLU one of the most

    Brother and Sister Find Success at PLU Read More Melanie Helle ’97 applies lessons learned at PLU to her work at Chief Leschi Schools More Building Community: A PLU Special Education Major Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District More Preparing Teachers Since 1894All students bring to school their own personal gifts and talents, and it is our responsibility as educators to help uncover, nurture and develop them. Our goal as teachers is to convey our subjects with passion, set

    Office Hours
    Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
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    School of Education
    253-535-7184
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 121 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU School of Business is a community of engaged faculty, staff & administrators who provide an excellent business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal

    an average of 24 students, allowing you to build relationships with your peers and professors. It is pretty great to be on a first name basis with your faculty. Our entire School of Business team holds office hours for students to ask questions, get extra help, or simply just say hi. With the small class sizes, students are able to get to know and work with classmates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. PLU encourages global and alternative perspective learning. Students are given the

    PLU School of Business
    Morken Center Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • At the PLU School of Nursing, care for our patients and for our world combine with highest professional ethics and commitment to academic and practice excellence, to prepare you for a deeply

    ways to contribute to nursing education at PLU. Congratulations to our 2023 SIGMA inductees!Give to the School of NursingThe School of Nursing Fund for Excellence offers extraordinary learning opportunities that complements and enhances the academic studies of our students.MoreUndergraduate ProgramsStudents work with outstanding faculty and staff to gain knowledge and skills, share professional experiences with expert clinical preceptors, and become exceptional nurses.MoreBSN Information

    School of Nursing
    253-535-7590
    School of Nursing Ramstad, Room 214 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.

    Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Article Systemic Racism Statement Read the Statement Why Study Sociology? Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. Quick Facts Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been a dynamic researcher and student leader at PLU More Sociology & Criminal Justice at PLUWhether we

    Professor Laura McCloud, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 242 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    Meet Professor Fred Hardyway Specialist in World History joins the Department for 2024-2025 Learn More The History Capstone The culminating experience for the History major is History 499, the Capstone course. Learn More 2024 Phi Alpha Theta PLU's Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society is welcoming new members Learn More Learning History at PLU Group work in Dr. Gina Hames' HIST 289 class, "Women and Gender in World History" More Curious about History at PLU? Listen to the department's

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Find a job. Students and alumni can use PLU’s Opportunities Board to find jobs on and off campus. Upload your resume and start your search. Get advise.

    about Student EmploymentStudent work is common and encouraged; employment contributes to academic successPLU’s culture supports students to work while in school and most Lutes get jobs while attending PLU. Students who work are more likely to graduate and have higher grades. Having a job can help students establish good habits and expands a student’s support network. Supervisors at PLU help students balance work and school schedules by being flexible and prioritizing a student’s academics. You will

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    Student Employment - Sarah deBack
    Department of Human Resources Hauge Administrative Building Suite 110 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The PLU Computer Science department has small class sizes, dedicated and caring faculty, great facilities, and an excellent curriculum.

    Why Study Computer Science at PLU?There are many reasons why studying Computer Science at PLU is a great choice. The CS department has small class sizes, dedicated and caring faculty, great facilities, and an excellent curriculum. Our curriculum prepares students to work in the high technology industry as professional software developers, to continue their studies in graduate school, or to apply their computational skills to another field.  With a degree in computer science you might end up

    Department of Computer Science
    Morken Center Room 252 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU's annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

    Dr. Rae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Showcase May 9th, 2025 Submissions are now open!Submissions will close March 21, 2025 APPLY HEREAbout Dr. Rae Linda Brown Dr. Rae Linda Brown PLU’s annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. During her brief tenure as PLU’s provost, Dr. Brown launched the first campus wide Undergraduate Research

    Office of the Provost
    253-536-5103
    Hauge Administration Building, 103 Tacoma, WA 98447