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Discipline of Social WorkWhy study Social Work?Social work uniquely prepares graduates to work effectively with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations. Social work is a challenging and fulfilling profession that attracts those with a spark of idealism, a belief in social justice and a love of working with people. The roots of the social work profession lie in turn of the century efforts to meet the needs of people in poverty, neglected children, and exploited

Admission RequirementsAdmission decisions are based on many factors, such as the quality of the applicant’s prior academic degree and record of accomplishment, statement of professional goals, letters of recommendation, work experience, preparation in the proposed field of study. To view the specific admission requirements, select a entrance pathway from the drop-down list below. BSN to DNP (FNP and PMHNP)The following needs to be completed before the program start date: Bachelor of Science in

A Semester in GranadaWhen I came to PLU as a first-year in the Fall of 2012, I already knew that I wanted to study away. I took Spanish classes for all four years of my high school career, and planned to take at least a year more in college. I did not want to lose the language skills that I had acquired, so I planned to study in Spain. When I learned that one of PLU’s Featured Programs was located in Granada, Spain, I realized that this was the perfect program for me. I am a Hispanic Studies

Indigenous LearningMission:Native American and Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary program grounded in a partnership between students, faculty, staff and local communities, with a global Indigenous focus centered in local and regional contexts. We empower students to recognize, honor and value Indigenous ways of knowing, so that they can work in collaboration with Indigenous communities and all their relations. The Native American and Indigenous Studies minor combines NAIS courses with

federal student aid using the FAFSA, there are a number of scholarships at PLU and beyond to make attending a private college possible.  Additionally, faculty, staff, and students have been working to insure that access to course materials is not a barrier to student success through the development of the Lute Library and Course Reserves.PLU Financial AidUndocumented students attending PLU are considered for the university’s academic and artistic achievement scholarships in the same manner as domestic

Jump to: BEQ · Resiliency · Facilitators · Photos The theme for this year’s “EXPLORE! Because the world awaits,” encouraged students to explore vocations with respect to their learning and potential majors but also encouraged them to consider their vocations in the larger context of the needs of the world. A total of 92 first-year students joined 13 facilitator triads comprised of faculty, staff and students for the 11th annual EXPLORE! retreat held January 9-10. During the retreat, students

Hispanic Studies Students Meet with Celebrated Mexican Author Juan VilloroOn February 26th, 2016, a group of students in the PLU Hispanic Studies program had the unique opportunity to meet and converse with one of Mexico’s leading intellectuals, Juan Villoro. A prize-winning novelist whose social commentary appears regularly in the most important news outlets in the Spanish-speaking world, Villoro has been Professor of Literature at Mexico’s National University, as well as Visiting Professor at