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Why Study Actuarial Science?An actuary uses mathematical and other skills to solve problems related to insurance and pensions. Most actuaries work for insurance companies; others work for government agencies, for unions or as consultants. For example, actuaries: Design insurance plans and decide what the premiums should be so that the plan will be financially sound. Design pension plans and decide how much needs to be paid in each year to obtain a desired retirement income. Evaluate and compare

CommunicationsPLU has a multi-purpose ham radio station which can be used by a student amateur club and during an emergency when telephones and computers are partially or completely inoperable. For instance, PLU could radio to the Pierce County Dept. of Emergency Management that we need food or medical assistance. The organizing body, W7PLU, meets periodically to develop policies, procedures, and training opportunities. Members of the volunteer group participate in exercises and practice using the equipment

253.535.7272 www.plu.edu/education/ educ@plu.edu Allison Drago, Ed.D., Associate Dean The School of Education offers three programs leading to a graduate degree in education; including, two leading to teacher certification and one for international students. In addition, the school offers principal certification and add-on endorsement programs.  All programs are aligned with the school’s Guiding Principles. The one-year master’s degree with certification begins in June and includes a year-long

All graduate and certificate students must do the following to officially accept the offer of admission. Make the Advanced Tuition Payment A non-refundable $300 advanced tuition payment is required for all graduate students. This payment is the student’s acknowledgment of acceptance and is credited to the student’s account to be applied toward tuition for the first term of enrollment. Submit Required Acceptance Forms Submit online confirmation of acceptance of admission, which includes

Section 1.Pacific Lutheran University’s academic quality and reputation for excellence depend most directly on its faculty who foster its mission to “…empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.” Students are intellectually stimulated, challenged academically, and engaged in the mission of the university when they interact with quality faculty who are engaged in that same mission. These interactions