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  • Course Descriptions https://www.plu.edu/psychology/course-descriptions/

    include perception, voluntary action, spatial processing, language, memory, emotion, social behavior, and consciousness. Prerequisite: STAT 232. (4) PSYC 442 : Learning and Memory A critical overview of the science of learning and memory. Prerequisite: STAT 232. (4) PSYC 448 : Cognitive Psychology The study of human thought. Topics include attention, perception, memory, knowledge and concept formation, language, problem-solving, and reasoning. Prerequisites: STAT 232. (4) PSYC 481 : Research Seminar

  • Student Research https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/academic-distinction/student-research/

    Learning TogetherPLU emphasizes the importance of student research and creative projects. From summer-long student-faculty research projects in the natural sciences to student-directed plays in theatre, these opportunities have many benefits and help students explore and learn more in-depth about an area of study or future career path that interests them, gain invaluable hands-on experience and organizational skills, and learn to balance independent and collaborative work. These research and

  • Life at PLU https://www.plu.edu/iss/life-at-plu/

    Click on the topics that you are interested in learning about! If you have any suggestions on topics to post here or any questions, please email us at iss@plu.edu! Housing Dining Insurance and Medical Money Matters Shopping Daily Transportation Communications Mail Services On Campus Resources Getting Involved Traveling in the Pacific Northwest U.S. Culture

  • Evan Koepfler https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/studyabroad/student-stories/evan-koepfler/

    A Semester in ChengduComing into PLU my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to study away in China at some point during my time here. As a Chinese Studies major, I knew that learning about China, in China would be essential for my overall understanding of Chinese language, culture, and politics. Although I always saw myself studying in China as an undergrad, living and learning in Chengdu, China for four months provided me with a unique opportunity to challenge my views on the world and engage

  • Psychology https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/psychology/

    examination of the theories from which these methods derive. Prerequisites: PSYC 315 or consent of instructor. (4) PSYC 440 : Human Neuropsychology Study of the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms of behavior and mental function. Topics include perception, voluntary action, spatial processing, language, memory, emotion, social behavior, and consciousness. Prerequisite: STAT 232. (4) PSYC 442 : Learning and Memory A critical overview of the science of learning and memory. Prerequisite: STAT

  • French & Francophone Studies https://www.plu.edu/academic-programs/program/french-francophone-studies/

    City MA, Luther Seminary, St. Paul Minnesota MA, Education, PLU, Tacoma, WA Loading... It’s FREE to apply to PLU When you're ready, we're here. Apply now and fulfill your potential! Get Started Related Programs: Anthropology Art & Design Global Studies Hispanic & Latino Studies History Music Peace Corps Prep Religion Sociology Learning French and studying in Aix-en-Provence opened the door for me to potentially live and work in a Francophone country in the future. Like any other language-focused

  • Students of Color at PLU: Belonging and Persistence https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2015/09/11/students-of-color-at-plu-belonging-and-persistence/

    faculty do? Faculty can: • Foster an environment of equity, creating learning conditions that support all students; • Design course materials mindfully and use inclusive practices, incorporating diverse voices, materials and pedagogies’ • Be thoughtful with language, talking with students about why they use the language they do and encouraging students to reflect on their own language use and its implications; • Address microaggressions when they observe them; and • Do the hard work of self-reflection

  • Notable Facilities and Programs https://www.plu.edu/about/profile/notable-facilities-and-programs/

    anthropology labs, collaborative learning spaces, a map room and refurbished faculty offices. Mary Baker Russell Music Center with the acoustically acclaimed Lagerquist Concert Hall and the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, the largest all-mechanical pipe organ in a West Coast university. Distinctive high-tech Language Resource Center, providing computer, audio and visual tools for learning foreign languages. Rieke Science Center, with its nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, the first of its kind at a

  • Missions & Goals https://www.plu.edu/environmental-studies/missions-goals/

    Mission Statement:We educate to engage actively and critically the complex relationships between people and the environment, drawing upon integrated and interdisciplinary perspectives. Learning Outcomes: Students graduating from Environmental Studies will be able to: Use an array of theoretical and practical tools to examine the complex relationships between people and the environment. Gather and assess data about local, regional, and global environmental issues. Interpret the values

  • Course Descriptions https://www.plu.edu/education/course-descriptions/

    ) EDUC 407 : Teaching and Learning of Writing This course focuses on the multimodal teaching of writers across developmental stages, emphasizing culturally sustaining practices. This includes developmental and writing processes, genre exploration, the role of identity and community in writing, writing strategies and skills, and formative assessment and feedback. (2) EDUC 423 : Language and Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners This course examines stages of second language acquisition