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The word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning human, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science.
Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to
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ENTRANCE PRE-REQUISITES Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 60 Semester Credits (junior status by start of program – Fall entry only).
). Students are encouraged to take courses prior to program entry. Co-requisite courses must be fulfilled prior to program completion (spring of senior year). Math 124: Modern Elementary Mathematics II MUSI 341: Music for Classroom Teachers KINS 322: Physical Education in Elementary Education Elementary Education majors are required to take one Life Science (Biology) and one Physical Science (Chemistry, Geoscience, or Physics). At least one of these courses must have a Lab Science component. Click here to
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I never thought I’d study abroad five times and graduate on time When Andy Guinn ’09 came to PLU, the extent of his international travels was a single trip to Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso, Texas. That trip was just one…
working on a summer research project with his physics prof, getting a good work-study job, even co-captaining the nationally ranked ultimate Frisbee team. “When else would I have an opportunity like this?” he asks. Studying away wasn’t necessarily Andy’s intent when he arrived from Arvada, Colo., to study math and engineering. But he quickly learned PLU makes it easy for students to immerse themselves in another culture. There is a campus office dedicated solely for that purpose. There are
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The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of…
Associate Professor and Chair Heather Mathews receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service Read Next Physics Chair Bret Underwood receives 2023 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden
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Most dental schools require that applicants take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Students usually take the exam in the spring of the junior year prior to admission.
questions, 10 of which are word problems and 30 are computation problems. Note that physics is not covered on the DAT. In the future, a section may be added to assess critical thinking skills. The Test Specifications list the topic areas covered in each of the four tests and are located in the Examinee Guide at http://www.ada.org. You will receive an unofficial score on the day of the test. In 3-4 weeks, your official score will to go to dental schools. Dental schools selected to receive your DAT
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Most dental schools require that applicants take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Students usually take the exam in the spring of the junior year prior to admission.
questions, 10 of which are word problems and 30 are computation problems. Note that physics is not covered on the DAT. In the future, a section may be added to assess critical thinking skills. The Test Specifications list the topic areas covered in each of the four tests and are located in the Examinee Guide at http://www.ada.org. You will receive an unofficial score on the day of the test. In 3-4 weeks, your official score will to go to dental schools. Dental schools selected to receive your DAT
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DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Undergraduate Internships Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2023 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE)…
: CCI program (register here for both workshops) October 31, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST November 7, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST SULI program (register here for both workshops) November 2, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST December 5, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00pm EST SULI and CCI are managed by WDTS in the DOE Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts. Read Previous Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics Program Read Next Virtual Career Fair with the U.S
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
Two PLU students spend the summer reading the stars Did you know that PLU has an observatory ? See how students and professors spent this summer learning about the stars. “Capturing astronomy images is rewarding but can be challenging,” said professor of physics Katrina Hay. “It requires long exposures or stacked images, focusing in… September 5, 2023 AcademicsCurrent StudentsResearchSeekerStudent/Faculty Research
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Intensive Caring – PLU nurses take their skills to cardiac patients at their homes By Barbara Clements Leo Rivas, a Pacific Lutheran University nursing student, had stopped by for a chat with his client, Trevor Modeste, 54, who lives in a tidy rambler tucked between…
dozen or so medications she was on were confusing and expensive, costing $600 a month. And some were at the wrong dosage, making her faint if she walked too far, even in her own house. It was embarrassing, and the lack of the ability to do even the most simple tasks led Streich to deal with another challenge, depression. Carlson started counseling Streich about her diet, fluid intake and exercise. Over the last two years the results have been dramatic. The pair now always have their consults out of
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October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. While we encourage engaging with these topics year-round, October is a special time to reflect on the history of LGBTQIA+ movements, moments, and iconic figures. In this exhibit, the Center for DJS, in collaboration with the PLU Library, is choosing…
portrayal of his personal experiences in a national context challenged America to uphold the values it promised on equality and justice. He explored these topics in such works as Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Another Country. Baldwin firmly believed sexuality was fluid and should not be divided into strict categories, an idea that would not be acceptable until modern day. Through his popularity and writings
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