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  • The traditional undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The L.P.N. to B.S.N.

    semester hours of liberal arts courses prior to beginning the nursing program, in such study areas as anthropology, fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, political science, religion or writing. Graduates are required to meet the PLU 48-semester-hour general education program. Courses in the classic liberal arts & sciences are integral to developing the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Admission to the University Applicants must be accepted by the University before consideration for

  • Endowed Scholarship Anthropology Alumni Award Endowed Scholarship Mary Jane Aram Endowed Scholarship Donna Arbaugh Scholarship in Environmental Studies George Arbaugh Philosophy Scholarship Clifford & Lydia Arntson Endowed Scholarship Hedvig Arthur Memorial Endowed Scholarship AURA / Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Endowed Scholarship Esther Westby Aus Education Scholarship Fund Olive Anderson-Aust and Gerald Aust Endowed Scholarship Marguerite and Wilmer Baer Endowed Scholarship Elbert H. Baker II

  • The following terms are used to describe academic standing at PLU; separate progression and retention policies may be in place in individual programs; please see the individual program section of the

    Students are expected to be familiar with the academic policies and procedures of the University. The policies and procedures of greatest importance to students are listed in this section of the catalog. Additional information about these policies and procedures is available in the Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Provost. Philosophy of Student Conduct www.plu.edu/srr/ www.plu.edu/srr/code-of-conduct/ Academic Integrity www.plu.edu/srr/student-code-of-conduct/ Academic Advising

  • A year of achievement and a Decade of Change Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a great joy for me to welcome each of you to University Fall Conference as we prepare to launch the 2010-2011 academic year, the 121st year in the life of…

    ambitious, because participation is broad and extensive, the final PLU 2020 report will be taken seriously — and the vision for our future that we together articulate will, I assure you, impact the direction and shape of PLU in the decade ahead. And, if you don’t believe me, I urge you to go back and read our previous reports. PLU 2000 sharpened our understanding of PLU’s Lutheran heritage, lifted our focus on vocation and service and brought clarity to our academic philosophy as a comprehensive

  • The Spanish word, Duende (du-end-ay), has come to refer to the mysterious power that art has to deeply move a person. Soon-to-be graduates in the Department of Art and Design chose this word to rally around for their senior exhibition in the University Gallery, opening…

    Tahle Oestby was born in Bergen, Norway in 1992. She has always enjoyed making art, and especially drawing has been a favourite from an early age. Tahle majored in Studio Arts at Waldorf High School and went on to Rome, Italy to study philosophy and art history, as a part of a Norwegian university program. In 2014 Tahle went to Atlanta, Georgia to study Studio Arts at Oglethorpe University, but after one semester, she transferred to Pacific Lutheran University to pursue a degree in Graphic Design

  • No courses in music (MUSI) may be taken for credit by examination. First-Year Students Students intending to major in music should begin the major music sequences in the first year.

    & Analysis IV Introduction to post-tonal techniques and the craft of the 21st century composer/arranger, including counterpoint, orchestration, and the development of thematic material into a composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 235 or consent of department chair. (4) MUSI 240 : Introduction to Music Education Introduction to the profession. History and philosophy of music education. Developmental characteristics of students and learning styles. Introduction to national and state standards. Lesson design with

  • The Office of the Provost publishes guidelines for the recruitment and selection of new faculty. The guidelines are a digest of prevailing practices by the academic units of Pacific Lutheran

    , objectives, and academic philosophy are compatible with those of the university. Compliance with federal regulations and PLU policy is obligatory throughout. Section 2. REDUCTION AND REALLOCATION OF FACULTY POSITIONS Purpose. The rules and procedures set forth herein are intended to achieve the following ends: To establish and maintain orderly procedures for the reduction or reallocation of tenured faculty positions among various academic units or sub-units if or when the university is faced with

  • For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…

    too small), it was nearby my home (but not too close), and it had a great study away center. Plus it was located in the lovely Pacific Northwest. The choice was pretty obvious. My PLU experience: While at PLU I have been able to dabble in all different kinds of subjects. From human anatomy and physiology to political philosophy, I have enriched and broadened my understanding of the world. Through this journey I have discovered some wonderful professors who continue to support and encourage me

  • Examined Life - VW PHIL 125 Ethics and the Good Life - VW PHIL 128 Politics and the Good Society - VW PHIL 220 Philosophy and Gender - VW PHIL 223 Bioethics - VW PHIL 225 Business Ethics - VW PHIL 226 Environmental Ethics - VW PHIL 227 Philosophy and Race - VW PHIL 229 Human Rights - VW PHIL 231 Ancient Philosophy - VW PHIL 238 Existentialism and the Meaning of Life - VW PHIL 311 Topics in Ethics - VW PHIL 312 Topics in Philosophy and Politics - VW PHIL 313 Topics in Philosophy, Science, and Religion

  • student can expect to work approximately 200-250 hours. The Fellowship includes a $3,500 stipend for the student, along with funds for travel and research expenses. Eligibility: Continuing students (i.e., not graduating seniors) who have declared a major in Humanities (English, Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Religion), or in an interdisciplinary program. A Kelmer Roe Fellowship is an excellent way to delve more deeply into the research of your faculty, to make a real and lasting contribution