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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…

    social issues, advocating for vulnerable populations, and implementing social service programs. However, as we’ll discuss below, you cannot get a social work license without an MSW. Without a license, you are limited in jobs you can pursue in social work. Some states offer credentialing at the BSW. This is not the same as licensure, but it does allow you to work in some aspects of social work, such as assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, non clinical supervision, and

  • PLU’s MSMR Candidates are doing great things! Following last semester’s project with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, MSMR Candidate, Jessica Wagner, was invited to be a panelist at the 2018 Traffic Safety Conference! Shelly Baldwin, Legislative Liaison and Media Relations Manager at the Washington Traffic Safety…

    , they are flipping the traditional roles of adult-teen conversations. They can be the ones who can hold their parents and peers responsible for safe driving habits rather than adults telling them to be safe on the roads. Their campaign is expected to come out this upcoming fall. Wagner’s presentation of her team’s research findings from the previous semester proved to be in line with both Knudsen and Mason’s efforts. With the main emphasis that for messages to reach the largest population of young

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2016)- Art makes people feel. Art offers a window into the hearts and minds of those who create it, and invokes emotion for those who view and admire it. For Edvard Munch, those feelings were complicated and, often times, dark. “…

    Students create Munch-inspired art in conjunction with PLU-sponsored exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum Posted by: Kari Plog / April 15, 2016 Image: Emily White ’17, paints one of two pieces she plans to submit to a student exhibition opening April 23 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University. The work was inspired by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist who will be featured at Tacoma Art Museum through July 17. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 15, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 9, 2016)— Works by Pacific Lutheran University senior art and design majors are on display now in the University Gallery in Ingram Hall. The exhibition includes paintings, letterpress prints, sculptures and ceramics, and will run through May 27. The University Gallery is open Monday through…

    Works by PLU senior art students on display in the University Gallery through May 27 Posted by: Zach Powers / May 9, 2016 May 9, 2016 TACOMA, Wash. (May 9, 2016)— Works by Pacific Lutheran University senior art and design majors are on display now in the University Gallery in Ingram Hall. The exhibition includes paintings, letterpress prints, sculptures and ceramics, and will run through May 27. The University Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students with pieces on

  • PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.

    workers (2021-2031) 0% National growth in demand for mental health & substance abuse social workers (2021-2031) 0% Growth in number of MSW jobs in health & mental healthcare settings in Washington state (2020-2028)*Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFIND OUT MOREReady to get started?How to Apply Information Sessions Contact Us

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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.

    G. Wohrle! Read It Here! Social Work is a profession dedicated to helping people.In the Department of Social Work at PLU, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in community care for others, including children, youth, and families; working with marginalized and disenfranchised populations; addressing community behavioral health needs; and bringing about social change. Learn from passionate experts in the field, gain hands-on experience through local agency practicums, and be prepared to enter

    Heidi Brocious, BSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 104 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
  • Acting Provost Joanna Gregson discusses how PLU faculty members embrace their identity as teacher-scholars, and the value of “learning by doing” for students who engage in collaborative research

    Lutes will continue to engage in together. Joanna GregsonActing provost and professor of sociology This issue of ResoLute offers a glimpse into this world of educational exchange, which not only informs the scholarship of students and faculty members alike, but also embodies the university’s mission of service to and care for others and the planet. From scholarly research about unethical medical studies targeting marginalized populations to field research on the effects of vessel traffic on whale