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  • Why PLU? PLU provides the context and the opportunity for hands-on work and thoughtful consideration of psychology in the liberal arts and the sciences.

    Quick Facts Why PLU? PLU provides the context and the opportunity for hands-on work and thoughtful consideration of psychology in the liberal arts and the sciences. Because of the faculty’s commitment to collaborative work with the students, they know the majors as individuals. Students and faculty work together as colleagues on research projects, community activities and internships. Why Psychology at PLU? The psychology department’s mission is to foster a community of scholars committed to

  • Other Payment Options Monthly Payment Plan To set up monthly payments, click here. Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Borrower must be: Biological or adoptive parent U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Based on parent’s credit Student must have FAFSA on file Fixed interest rate of 9.08% for 2024-25 Loan origination fee of 4.228% deducted from loan...

    Other Payment Options Monthly Payment Plan To set up monthly payments, click here. Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Borrower must be: Biological or adoptive parent U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Based on parent’s credit Student must have FAFSA on file Fixed interest rate of 9.08% for 2024-25 Loan origination fee of 4.228% deducted from loan proceeds To apply, click here Private Alternative Loan In general, borrower is the student Typically based on student’s credit (often requires a

  • An undergraduate program in physics provides excellent preparation for graduate study in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering,

    GraduatesAn undergraduate program in physics provides excellent preparation for graduate study in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, optical engineering and electrical engineering. Many applied physics graduates pursue professional careers in the industry immediately after graduation from PLU, but the program also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in nearly all

  • Director of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) and Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington | TEDxTacoma | Dr.

    Thomas Ackerman Director of the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) and Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington Office Location:null Website: http://jisao.washington.edu/about-jisao/director Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Atmospheric Science, University of Washington - Seattle, WA, 1976 M.S., Physics, University of Washington - Seattle, WA, 1971 B.A., Physics, Calvin College - Grand Rapids, MI, 1970 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

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  • SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work.

    community work on Tacoma’s Hilltop District and/or Tacoma’s eastside where students learn firsthand about poverty and participate in community projects. (4) SOCW 232 : Research Methods This course will prepare students to demonstrate basic competencies in the knowledge, values, and skills of research methodology to analyze the social world. This includes problem formulation, research designs, measurement, sampling, interviewing, and critical evaluation of research in social work and the social sciences

  • UPDATE (10.15.15): Please join the PLU community in dedicating the  Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse .  A reception and opportunity to explore the greenhouse will follow the dedication ceremony. We hope to see you there! Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location:  Between Rieke…

    having a facility now that can showcase not only a plant collection but also give students the best place to be able to carry out experiments that involve plants,” said Associate Professor of Biology and Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith. The state-of-the-art greenhouse will use an innovative, closed-loop geothermal energy system, which means that no greenhouse-gas-producing emissions will be used to heat and cool the building, and it also will fulfill curricular needs in the Biology Department

  • The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts.

    About the School of Nursing The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts. PLU has offered the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree since 1951, the master of science in nursing (MSN) degree since 1990, and the doctor of nursing practice degree since 2015. The BSN program prepares students as skilled generalists and provides a foundation for graduate study. The

  • The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in the natural sciences and liberal arts.

    people it serves. The bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) prepares the individual to sit for registered nurse licensure for generalist professional roles, and enables the successful graduate to enter graduate study for specialization.Why Nursing at PLU?The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in the natural sciences and liberal arts. This selective program prepares undergraduate students as skilled

  • Professor of Biology | Environmental Studies | smith@plu.edu | 253-535-7307

    Ornithology Vol. 93, 2021: 203-211. Cody K. Porter and Julie W. Smith. "Diversification in trophic morphology and a mating signal are coupled in the early stages of sympatric divergence in crossbills." Biological Journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 129, 2020: 74-87.

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  • PLU offers over 40 academic majors, 50 minors, and purposefully integrates professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences for a comprehensive education to successfully prepare students for

    The PLU ExperiencePLU offers over 40 academic majors, 50 minors, and purposefully integrates professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences for a comprehensive education to successfully prepare students for “lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.” Who teaches you? All classes are taught by PLU professors, not teaching assistants, with an average class size of 21 students. Our professors are experts in their fields who care as much about who they are teaching as they