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  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 7, 2018) — William Peterson took a non-traditional path to the principal’s office. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a teaching credential, he jetted off to Ecuador where he taught English and expanded his linguistic abilities and cultural knowledge. Returning…

    simultaneous internship that allows them to work with a mentor principal and put theory into practice. Karra Lantz, a veteran educator with more than 20 years of experience, worked as a counselor at Purdy Elementary School in the Peninsula School District while serving as an administrative intern at the same school. The PLU program positioned her to return to Purdy as assistant principal. "Teachers in the classroom are the most important people in a school. But those people won’t stay at a school if

  • Preparing for law school can be a complex process without the right help.  The resources within these pages can help you prepare for law school, no matter what your year, and set yourself up to have

    , and social sciences regardless of their major. What don't law schools want you to take? Law schools don’t necessarily like students whose undergraduate curriculums focus on learning the law.  The purpose of law school is to learn the theory and practice of law, so the schools do not expect you to already know the material before you arrive. Thus, you do not need to take every class with “law” in the title. If a class seems interesting, then you should take it to learn the content but not to

  • The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium.

    try to find a portal back to their own reality while simultaneously navigating the foreign one in which they’re trapped. Hilarity ensues. Ben Dobyns ’01, executive producer, said the show has broad appeal while also catering to a subculture of gaming — humor about nerds who are the heroes, not the butt of the jokes. “This is the antithesis of ‘The Big Bang Theory,’” he said. “Showing people who feel real and grounded who you can identify with.” Dobyns said “The Gamers” isn’t the first film about

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    & Yonge, 2004). Preceptors empower and support as much as they lead and teach (Wardrop, Coyne, Needham, 2019). References for What is a preceptor?Refs: Billay, D. B., & Yonge, O. (2004). Contributing to the theory development of preceptorship. Nurse Education Today, 24, 566-574. Wardrop, R., Coyne, E., & Needham, J. (2019). Exploring the expectations of preceptors in graduate nurse transition: A qualitative interpretive study. Nurse Education in Practice, 34, 97-103. BenefitsWhy have students in your

  • Major in Computer Science 28 semester hours in CSCI, plus 12 semester hours in mathematics CSCI 144, 270; 367 or 390; 499A, and 499B 12 additional hours selected from computer science courses

    errors. Prerequisite: CSCI 270 or consent of instructor. (4) CSCI 330 : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence An introduction to the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the theory and practice behind the development of software systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Covers effective AI techniques (e.g. neural networks, support vector machine, clustering), usage of machine learning tools, and their application to solve programs in different fields (e.g. business

  • Majors should plan their course of study in consultation with their departmental advisor. Major in Political Science 36 semester hours Required Courses 16 semester hours POLS 151, POLS 251, POLS 301,

    ) Any 300-level course with an LT designation ENGL 400: Studies in Criticism & Theory HIST 254: History of Hanford HIST 305: Slavery in the Americas HIST 346: Innovation & Technology HIST 351: History of the West and Northwest HIST 362: Christians in Nazi Germany RELI 211: Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible RELI 220: Early Christianity RELI 221: Medieval Christianity RELI 331: New Testament Studies Pre-Law Advising For information, see Pre-Professional Programs section of the catalog Minor

  • Withdrawal From a Single Course Tuition and fees will not be refunded for single course withdrawals occurring after the last day to add/drop without fee for a semester/term.

    Petition, provide written evidence from a physician, and provide a personal explanation to the dean of students. The petition and the accompanying materials must be completed and submitted before finals week for the specific term and in no case later than the last day of class in the specific term. If granted, the notation of WM in lieu of grades will appear on the student’s transcript. Physician clearance is required prior to re-enrollment. For more information contact the dean of students at

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2017)- A signed photo of Madeleine Albright hangs at eyeline above Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker’s desk at Pacific Lutheran University. Next to Albright is a photo of Hacker with Chelsea Clinton, then another of her with Venus and Serena Williams. Then…

    year,” she said, laughing. “And the honest answer is that I love teaching.”Hacker first came to PLU as a professor and women’s soccer coach. During her 17-year tenure as coach, the Lutes went to the national championship five times. That put her on the map for elite mental skills coaching, and she has spent the second part of her career with two full-time jobs. “How often do students really get to work with someone who is actually doing this? I get to bring these lived experiences that are evidence

  • 34-38 semester hours depending on program M.A.E. with Teacher Certification The Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification Program helps prepare preservice teachers to establish a

    for successful teacher leadership within the context of standards-based educational reform. The program develops the capacity of teacher leaders to guide and support others in the collection and analysis of evidence of student learning. It prepares teachers to provide passionate, informed, and ethical leadership for improvement at the school, district, and state levels. Candidates learn proven strategies to build professional learning communities aimed at developing meaningful and engaging

  • All majors must complete one of the Concentrations below. Students may complete more than one Concentration.

    300 : Living Stories A gateway course for the intermediate-level courses in each of the English major concentrations, focusing on the imaginative, critical, and social power of reading and writing. Students will read and write in a variety of genres, engage criticism and theory, and reflect on the broad question of why reading and writing matter, with a special focus on storytelling. Required for all English majors before taking senior seminar ENGL 424 or 434. Strongly recommended for sophomore or