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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.Why Study Sociology at PLU?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

International students who do not meet the English proficiency requirement for undergraduate admission at PLU are encouraged to join the University community through the International Pathway Program (IPP). To join the  International Pathway Program (IPP), students are required to submit the following: A completed IPP application School Records: Documentation of completion of secondary school. For incoming freshmen international students, official secondary school records are required. An

completion of CHEM 331. Transfer students must consult with a department advisor no later than the start of the junior year. A minimum grade of C- in all courses required by the major; overall chemistry GPA of 2.00 or higher. A minimum grade of C in courses required by the minor. Departmental Honors requires a 3.50 overall GPA in chemistry courses; and other qualifications as described below. A grade of C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses. Students may enroll in courses that have

Like the greater Tacoma area, Parkland has had its fair share of negative publicity. But with a will and desire to rewrite its own story, this suburban town has worked hard to change and still is changing for the better. Part of this change has come as a result of increasing collaborations between the and Pacific Lutheran University, a university of 3000 full-time students nestled right in the middle of Parkland. While the Parkland community and PLU have had their historic ups and downs, in the

Outside Scholarship PostingsThis page provides opportunities for PLU students to secure additional scholarships  and allows us to discontinue the practice of providing paper notices and/or applications in the Hauge Administration Bldg.  You are encouraged to apply for any scholarships for which you meet its eligibility criteria to help fill a financial gap, possibly reduce the amount of student loans you need to borrow, or even give you a little more financial flexibility with your expenses

group criticism. The title will be listed on student term-based records as Capstone and may be followed by a specific title designated by the academic unit. Please note: Some departments do not require the 499 capstone. Please check the department listings for the senior seminar undergraduate general education element. Special Topics 287, 288, 289 (1 to 4 semester hours): to provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The