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Independent Study OpportunitiesThe Global Studies Program offers qualified students independent study opportunities. Independent study can be valuable for both students and professors. Independent study is available only to Global Studies majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and only for good academic reasons. Students should only submit proposals if there is no existing class within which such a research project could be conducted. It is up to the individual faculty member whether or

that PLU plants with the hopes of growing students, staff and a community of people who will extend love, graciousness and leadership beyond university walls. There are many traditions that go into the foundation of Lutheran higher education, and PLU lists seven elements that are fundamental in its teachings. Those include: helping students develop critical-thinking skills; freedom for expression and protection of learning; learning the value of the whole creation; a liberating foundation in the

a common theme: hospitality. It’s the seed that PLU plants with the hopes of growing students, staff and a community of people who will extend love, graciousness and leadership beyond university walls. There are many traditions that go into the foundation of Lutheran higher education, and PLU lists seven elements that are fundamental in its teachings. Those include: helping students develop critical-thinking skills; freedom for expression and protection of learning; learning the value of the

project. The thesis project requires students to ask a unique and interesting research question, familiarize themselves with the literature, gather data to answer that question, analyze the data, and write themselves an academic paper (30-50 pages in length). Earning a M.A. often qualifies individuals to work in state and local governments, for non-profit organizations, and in for-profit professional environments. Many sociology undergraduates elect to earn M.A.s in sociology; however, sociology

historical methods and research (HIST 301) and 4 semester hours of seminar credits (HIST 499). Completion of the seminar course satisfies the core requirement for a senior seminar/project. Students are expected to work closely with the department’s faculty advisors to ensure the most personalized programs and instruction possible. Writing is emphasized across the curriculum. All History majors must take 20 semester hours of upper-division work in History for the major. All courses applied to the History

range of scientific disciplines. The diversity of courses in the seven departments in the division provides you with broad coverage of the biology, chemistry, and physics courses that you will need for your pre-professional preparation, as well as the supporting courses in mathematics and computer science that will be required. Great Faculty As a student at PLU, you have frequent, direct interaction with the faculty. Although a few introductory-level science courses may have as many as 150 students

range of scientific disciplines. The diversity of courses in the seven departments in the division provides you with broad coverage of the biology, chemistry, and physics courses that you will need for your pre-professional preparation, as well as the supporting courses in mathematics and computer science that will be required. Great Faculty As a student at PLU, you have frequent, direct interaction with the faculty. Although a few introductory-level science courses may have as many as 150 students