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  • really attractive to prospective employers is not only their strong computing skills but also their broad Liberal Arts education that makes them good problem solvers and good communicators.” PLU’s computer science major prepares students to work in the technology industry as professional software developers, to continue their studies in graduate school, or to apply their computational skills to another field. With a degree in computer science, students might end up writing code for software

  • Criminal Justice MajorThe criminal justice curriculum at PLU is cumulative, such that the skills developed in lower-division courses set the groundwork for the skills to be developed in upper-division classes. We advise students to select their courses with this curricular philosophy in mind. Students are required to complete 40 credit hours in the major. 40 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology SOCI 201: Introduction to Criminal Justice SOCI 232: Research Methods SOCI

  • Sociology MajorThe sociology curriculum at PLU is cumulative, such that the skills developed in lower-division courses set the groundwork for the skills to be developed in upper-division classes. We advise students to select their courses with this curricular philosophy in mind. Students are required to complete 40 credit hours in the major. In addition to the required courses, listed below, students also take several electives. 40 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology

  • learned skills in a wide variety of settings under the supervision of an MSW-trained social worker. Field hour requirements:  Advanced Standing Program (14 months), 640 hours (320 hours each for two semesters) Regular Program (24 months), 960 hours (320 hours each for three semesters) Examples of Placement AgenciesWashington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)Providing support to families and youth working with the state. Communities in SchoolsAt Communities In Schools® (CIS®), we

  • Common Internship QuestionsWhat are the benefits of an internship?Internships provide a variety of invaluable benefits, including: Gaining real-world experience and applying theoretical knowledge in a practical setting Developing essential skills and competencies in your chosen field Deepening your understanding of industry practices and trends Building a professional network of contacts and mentors Enhancing your resume with valuable work experience Gaining clarity and direction in your career

  • submitted speaks to the dedication of their instructors, who have encouraged and guided their students to make compelling works of art.” The winning works were selected on the following criteria: a compelling narrative and vision, strength of concept and creativity, how the work engages the viewer, demonstration of technical skills and craftsmanship and overall presentation. “One must commit to a journey where you continue to learn, to build your skills and to refine your craft,” Chan said encouraging

  • January 29, 2014 From PLU to Sochi: Professor Colleen Hacker teaches teams, individuals to possess a gold-medal attitude. By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director PLU Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker knows all the Olympics predictions, all the stats for the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. World champs. Favored to win the gold in Sochi. The ones to beat. As she faces her fifth Olympics, and first Winter Olympics, Hacker, the mental-skills coach for the U.S. team, said she doesn’t think

  • Jessica Crask ‘17 Posted by: juliannh / February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022 By Annika AmbergWhen Jessica Crask ‘17 found the Diversity Center, she found what made her a Lute. The Center provided a sense of home, friends, and fun, and through it, Jessica found relatability with non-traditional students, practical life skills, and a drive to make the world a better place.Due to financial challenges, college wasn’t originally the plan for Jessica. “College wasn’t really a conversation in my family

  • scuba diving as part of his college career was an educational experience that broke the traditional college class mold. “As you grow up you have to look harder to find the things that fascinate you in the same way that they did when you were a child. I think scuba diving does that,” Olson said. Mike Adams of Tacoma Underwater Sports, Tacoma’s local dive shop, instructs classes for college students at both PLU and the University of Puget Sound, providing opportunities to enhance scuba skills and not

  • Welcome Welcome https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2018/05/chan-foy-welcome-cover-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Geoff Foy and Catherine Chan Geoff Foy and Catherine Chan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b708c64b7ffbc83381e1ed57c261868f?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 1, 2018 October 8, 2018 Pursuing a graduate degree is more than adding letters after your name. It’s an outlet for ambitious, lifelong learners looking to expand their skills and earning potential. It’s an opportunity