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Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…
of social work. These roles may include social work assistants, case managers, community outreach coordinators, and family support workers. A BSW provides the opportunity to work directly with individuals and communities, assisting them in accessing necessary resources and support. With a BSW, you can work in settings like child welfare agencies, healthcare organizations, and non-profit organizations. You can contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by addressing
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The Pacific Lutheran University Staff Council (PLUSC) is an elected group representing the staff of Pacific Lutheran University.
. Providing a forum for sharing ideas and addressing concerns. Reporting on key issues and making recommendations to Human Resources and the President’s Council. Sitting on important campus committees, including budget planning, long range planning, benefits, and more. Helping organize annual events to support the PLU and local communities. PLUSC strives to be a proactive voice on issues of concern to staff. We hope that you will participate by contacting PLUSC or talking with your representative if you
Pacific Lutheran University Staff CouncilPacific Lutheran University 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
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2015)- Thomas Kim ‘15 is passionate about “Justice.” So passionate, in fact, that he likes to really emphasize the word by treating it as a proper noun. His passion doesn’t include just capitalizing Js, however: he’s walking his talk (and type)…
to prepare for lectures. I’ve never studied this much ever in my life. I was very pleasantly surprised to find out how laid back my peers are. I was going in thinking that they were all going to be gunners. It turns out, many of them are just like me! A bit nervous to begin our legal profession, yet overwhelmed with an excitement to make a tangible difference in our communities! How did you end up meeting Sandra Day O’Connor? I met Justice O’Connor in Phoenix at a private event a few weeks ago on
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…
,” she said. “I love being in the process, even if it’s ugly.” After all, Cohen appreciates a good challenge: “Oh, yeah,” she said. “That’s a given.” Read Previous PLU School of Nursing program earns $350,000 grant to continue commitment to helping underserved communities Read Next PLU named the leading distributor of creative arts scholarships among West Coast colleges COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently
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students to be approved for as many learning communities as they would like, giving them more options for housing in the future. Students can view a list of their currently approved learning communities in their eRezLife student profile. Students who would like to be approved for any additional learning communities they are not currently approved for can apply through the “Learning Community Application” on eRezLife. 3. Log into eRezLife to Create Your ProfileOver the past several months, Campus Life
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PLU’s General Education Program prepares graduates to ask significant questions, engage relevant knowledge, and wrestle with complex issues.
the world from various perspectives. PLU thus educates students for courageous lives: lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care – for other people, their communities, and the earth. General Education is important for who you are and who you will become. We invite you to see the way in which this program intersects with your major and electives, and prepares you for meaningful careers and courageous lives.Quick Links Course Catalog 2023-24 GenEd Program Info General Education LOs
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TACOMA, WASH. (January 12, 2016)- Sylvia May ’18, a doctoral student at Pacific Lutheran University, was one of just eight students in the country to receive the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship in 2015. The prestigious scholarship will cover her tuition, books and other fees…
me a sense of inner peace and satisfaction that I do not believe I would have found in any other profession. Extending a helping hand to patients, families and communities during their low moments and seeing their full recovery is most rewarding and keeps me passionate about nursing. What made you decide to apply for the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program? After obtaining my BSN degree from Texas Tech University, I had two ultimate career goals: become a nurse practitioner and
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 17, 2016)- Joshua Cushman ’08 stood in front of a crowd at the Wang Center Symposium last month and recalled his childhood in which nobody asked him about his future. The Tacoma native was the product of a broken home, plagued by…
and affirm all kids from all backgrounds at all times. “Many students are not engaged with caring adults who value their experiences and who validate them as well,” Cushman said. “I feel honored to be the teacher/mentor/coach of similar students because…they will be the future leaders of our communities.” In particular, Cushman concentrates his efforts on nurturing young African-American and Latino men. It is them, Cushman says, who perhaps face some of the worst forms of misrepresentation and
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This fifth annual PLU Lutheran Studies Conference invites participants to consider the ancient legacy of Jewish and Christian separation; Christian sponsored anti-Judaism, especially as that polemic
religious communities are marked by a “closed particularity,” an unwillingness to listen, converse, and learn from the other. Yet here at PLU, a Lutheran university devoted to inter-religious dialogue, there is a place where scholarly understanding and genuine friendship are fostered: an “open particularity” that welcomes the wisdom and practices of many traditions.Past Conferences 2014 Conference on Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change 2013 Conference on Lutheran Perspectives on Jesus
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