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be offered on a hybrid schedule, with some in-person classes in late afternoons and evenings and some components of each course delivered online, either synchronously or asynchronously. The MSW will also feature two pathways: a regular standing track, a 28-month program for those who do not have an undergrad degree in social work and an advanced standing track, a 14-month program for those with an undergraduate degree in social work. Guided by expert faculty, students will gain practical skills
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our classes, meet with student groups, and offer vibrant lectures that are open to the public.Past Lectures Éxodo Hondureño: Central American Refugees, Asylees and Migration in the 21st Century Éxodo Hondureño: Central American Refugees, Asylees and Migration in the 21st Century4th Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Latino Studies Lecture April 4, 2019 Speaker: Dr. Suyapa Portillo Villeda, Associate Professor in Chicana/o Latina/o Transnational Studies at Pitzer College Dr. Portillo Villeda’s
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strong classes in Holocaust studies and U.S. business and economic history. History faculty work closely with individual students to help them choose the path best suited to each student’s interests in history and career plans. The history department offers exciting study away opportunities and has a highly successful alumni community with noteworthy achievements in a wide range of careers and areas of public service. Skills the Well Trained History Student DevelopsThe Ability to Assess Evidence
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logistics and administrative support. “Joining the Innovation Studies program has given me a keen insight into the different approaches I can apply to my work in the military and any marketing project I might tackle in the future. I have a brand new perspective on problem solving, and enjoyed being in classes that challenged my creativity.” Anastasia Bidne Anastasia Bidne double majored in Computer Science and French, with a supporting minor in Innovation Studies. “The Innovation program gave me tools
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. What inspired you to join the MSK program at PLU? I have had a wonderful experience in my undergrad within the PLU Kinesiology department. During my junior and senior years, I took pedagogy and psychology classes in the kinesiology department and became interested in learning how people learn. I decided that I would start looking at graduate programs to find a good fit for me. I looked into several programs, but ultimately once I got word that PLU was starting the MSK program, my mind was set. Each
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and what classes you should take now to make yourself more hireable when you graduate. Also you will want to know if you should get a graduate degree after you finish at PLU. Sharpen your computer skills. Most careers for math majors require working with computers. Strong computer skills are a big help in finding a job. Take courses and learn some software packages. Have a minor or second major. Graduates who know math and something else are most desirable. Choose a minor that you enjoy. Physics
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“Pedagogy Sessions” will also be offered to the cohort; these classes explore issues in the teaching of creative writing. ENGL 513: Third Year Mentorship / ENGL 599: Thesis. The participant is expected to submit 6 mailings to the mentor during the year. The main tasks of the year include: completing the Critical Paper (due on December 15); completing the Creative Thesis (due on April 30); submitting a final program bibliography; and preparing to deliver a class presentation and a graduate reading in the
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to study abroad all of last year, which was really amazing and something that I would not really have been able to fit in as easily as a STEM major,” Jackie said. During her PLUS Year, Jackie was able to attend chemistry classes in person, turn her math minor into a major, and complete a minor in Hispanic Studies. After two summers working in Dr. Dean Waldow’s chemistry lab, where students have been working to synthesize a solid polymer electrolyte for use in lithium-ion batteries, Jackie
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(chemistry and mathematics).” In 2021-22, Gardiner said that seven students were recruited to the NSF-funded Pathways to Culturally Sustaining STEM Teaching Program and awarded roughly $140,000 in forgivable loans. Anderson feels like the program’s anti-racist, equity-focused, and student-focused instruction is essential. She hopes these conversations become the norm in classes beyond her program and she’s proud that PLU is leading the way, and that she is part of it.“This program really prepares
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intervening years. Twice-monthly meetings are now well attended, with most of the sports sending multiple representatives. The council has taken a strong leadership outside athletics as well, initiating programs that have improved the student-athletes’ connection to the university. For instance, SAAC annually sponsors the Fall Kickoff that takes place the first week of classes. It gives all student-athletes the opportunity to meet the athletics staff, socialize with athletes from other sports, eat pizza
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