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  • Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and

    Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and assess the old. Coursework

  • Department of Social Work faculty and staff.

    Maria Theresa Carrington, MSW, LICSW, CST Visiting Instructor and Director, MSW & BSW Practicum Programs Full Profile she/her/hers 253-535-7859 carrington@plu.edu I love teaching PLU students because it gives me the unique opportunity to witness the next generation of social workers. I am deeply enthusiastic about nurturing their compassion, fostering critical thinking, and equipping them with the tools to create positive, meaningful change. More

  • Department of Social Work faculty and staff.

    JoDee Keller Professor Emeritus Full Profile kellerjg@plu.edu

  • Department of Social Work faculty and staff.

    Douglas Epps, Ph.D., MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work Full Profile 253-535-7512 depps@plu.edu

  • Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | youngam@plu.edu | 253-536-5165 | Dr.

    Amy Young Professor of Communication she/her/hers Phone: 253-536-5165 Email: youngam@plu.edu Profess

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  • The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work is dedicated to educating individuals for social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities and organizations

    Mission StatementThe Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work is dedicated to educating individuals for social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities and organizations within a generalist framework that is based on a philosophy of social justice, egalitarianism, pluralism, and compassion for the oppressed. “Educating caring, skillful generalists to be ethical agents for global and local change.” Assistant Professor Ran Winnett leads the SOCW 360

  • The Social Work Department would like to thank the families, friends, supporters of our Social Work graduates. We wish you all the best success - Go LUTES!

    Spring 2022 Social Work CapstonesFriday May 20th, 2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMAnderson University Center - Room 203Block One 9:00 - 9:55 AMSarah KirschenbaumMcKenzie Hart LindgrenAshlee GormleySarah Kirschenbaum “Childhood Trauma: The Effects of ACEs on Mental Health in Adulthood” McKenzie Hart Lindgren “Mental Health: Effects of Bullying on Middle School Aged Students” Ashlee Gormley “Social Justice for Children of Incarcerated Parents” Block Two 10:00 - 10:55 AMArianna Tunstall-McKinneyKaren

  • Associate Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | justin.eckstein@plu.edu | 253-535-8175 | Dr.

    food and rhetorical production (Editor) (Birmingham: University of Alabama Press 2020) : View Book Selected Articles Eckstein, J. "The (Parkland) kids are alright." Communication and the Public Vol. 5, 2020: 26-34. Eckstein, J. "Sensing school shootings." Critical Studies in Media Communication Vol. 37, 2020: 161-173. Eckstein, J. & Young, A. "WastED rhetoric." Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies Vol. 15, 2018: 274-91. Eckstein, J. "The acoustics of argumentation and advocacy

  • Assistant Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | ritchiem@plu.edu | 253-535-7093 | Dr.

    Marnie Ritchie Assistant Professor of Communication she/her Phone: 253-535-7093 Email: ritchiem@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 129 Website: https://www.mmritchie.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Texas, 2018 M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2013 B.A., Philosophy, University of Vermont, 2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Critical/Cultural Studies Affect Theory Media

  • Visiting Instructor of Art & Design | Communication, Media & Design Arts | coxta@plu.edu | 253-535-7325

    Taylor Cox Visiting Instructor of Art & Design she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7325 Email: coxta@plu.edu

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