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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

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

TimelyCareHealthCounselingCare NetworkAccommodationsDean of StudentsProviding Care to ALL PLU StudentsPLU Health Services is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy campus.  Health Services offers primary healthcare services to ALL PLU students, including graduate and international students.  We provide high-quality, confidential medical care right here on campus. Our services include management of acute illnesses and injuries like colds, sore throat, or muscle injuries.  We also evaluate and

PLU Admission Partnership with PNWUPLU and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) established separate formal admission partnership agreements to support PLU alums interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). Currently, PLU does not have an official admission agreement with PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), but PNWU is the primary medical school of choice

a career in the health professions because of our academic excellence and rich opportunities for research and service. The liberal arts education you will obtain at PLU will be an advantage at most schools, particularly for pre-med students interested in medical school. With the exception of physical therapy, there is no formal pre-health science major or academic track at PLU. With careful academic planning, you can major in any field of study and still complete the requirements for medical

addition to the lost time of the employee, there may be lost time of fellow employees, replacement and/or repair of damaged property, time spent reporting and investigating accidents, training of substitute employees, and a lowered morale to be considered. To this end the University has developed and maintains an occupational health, safety & accident prevention program designed to reduce and minimize injury and occupational illness.2.0 ResponsibilitySafety is everyone’s business. All individuals who

Doctor of Nursing PracticeThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at PLU is the perfect program for professionals seeking to advance their career with a doctorate in nursing. The DNP nursing degree prepares graduates in one of the following advanced practice specialty areas: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) The PLU Nursing difference PLU is known for its high quality nursing education. Cohort sizes are small to ensure a high quality, personable

values of kindness, respect, service, and commitment to one another. Everyone contributes to the collective culture of social connection by regularly practicing these values. (Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, 2023)In his unprecedented public health advisory, United States Surgeon General, Vivek Hallegere Murthy, calls attention to how the decline of social connection threatens individual health and collective well-being. Lack of social connection, he argues, has been linked to a greater risk

Mission:The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington (CIWA) is committed to promoting intercultural understanding through Chinese language education, Chinese studies, educational exchanges, and community-based activities that facilitate cultural diversity across the State of Washington.CIWA:CIWA is an international partnership involving Pacific Lutheran University, Sichuan University in China, Seattle Public Schools, Chongqing Jiaotong University and The Alliance for Education. It was

hypotheses. Our students read and evaluate primary research articles, write laboratory reports, and are given opportunities to make oral presentations. The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health. Moreover, our undergraduates have an excellent record of acceptance into medical, dental and allied health professional schools. Faculty members are committed to helping