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Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do?
medicine to business. They wonder how you can tell good art or music from bad. And they explore connections among diverse areas of life and experience, and between academic disciplines. Undergraduate study in philosophy is not meant to train you specifically for a first job. Instead it serves to sharpen basic skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research, analysis, interpretation and writing. It also provides critical perspective on and a deep appreciation of ideas and issues, including those
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For some students, studying sociology at PLU will only be part of the academic journey. Many options exist for students to pursue graduate studies related to sociology.
are typically 6-8 years in length. They are organized to give students strong theoretical and methodological training. Students spend a significant amount of their time in a doctoral program pursuing independent research projects; any student thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. should have a strong interest in academic research. Students spend the first 3-4 years of the Ph.D. program satisfying course requirements, writing the thesis (usually defending the thesis at the end of the 2nd year), and
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On Friday, September 29th, Athena Gordon had a conversation about vocation, teaching, and the importance of languages with two professors in the Department of Languages & Literatures. José Ramón Ortigas is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies who earned his PhD from the University of…
that they needed to have. As a teacher, I want to inspire others. But, now with the internet, they can get [information] without you. And they know that. [Laughs] Whatever brings you together in the classroom—it’s a big moment. Athena Gordon is a senior, double-majoring in Sociology and English (emphasis in nonfiction writing). This fall, she is enrolled in HISP 201 (taught by Dr. Ortigas), planning her sociology research project, and writing a personal memoir. After graduation, Athena is looking
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Jillian graduated with a BA in Economics and a BBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is starting work at Ann Clark Ltd as their Digital Marketing Analyst.
trading analysts who only had finance backgrounds lacked. I soon became the go-to person for anything research and writing related on my team, thanks largely to the experience I had writing my economics capstone paper on the Affordable Care Act. I am deeply grateful for the education I received in the economics program, and know it was a key contributor to my career success. Paige Griffith, 2013I graduated from PLU in 2013 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. I first started my
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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
(2) SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (2) Fall Semester EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2) EDUC 563A: Integrating Seminar: Technology Embedded Instructional Design (2) EDUC 565: Elementary Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies (2) EDUC 566: Elementary Math and Science (4) SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2) J-Term EDUC 528: Reading and Writing Across the K-8 Curriculum (2) EDUC 564: The Arts, Mind, and Body (2) Spring Semester
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We want to help you suit up for your Senior year. This webinar series, led by our admission counselor experts, is designed for you to feel confident going into your college search and make sure
pick a topic, how to sound authentic, and how to engage a reader (while also staying within the word count)! You’ll leave this webinar armed with tips to make writing your admissions essay a breeze. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR EXPLORE MOREVIRTUAL TOURMEET YOUR COUNSELORSTUDENT VIDEOS
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MediaLab students at will premiere their latest documentary virtually on Thursday, April 1. Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land explores how the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona grapples with the encroaching surveillance technologies implemented on their land as the United States further militarizes its…
, Hallie Harper, Hanna McCauley, Sarah Ward, Raven Lirio, Emily Groseclose, Ben Leschensky and Seley Nemish. Communication Department faculty member Dr. Kate Hoyt is the documentary advisor for the team. Director Brennan LaBrie shares, “I’m so proud of what our team was able to create together despite the curveballs 2020 threw at us. I know our team shares my excitement in finally showing the product of months of filming, virtual writing sessions, and editing that went into this film. We hope you find
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Tuition is based on a cohort model for the 2024 cohort. Students must complete the program with their cohort to remain eligible for cohort pricing.
GNUR 701: Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Communication (2) GNUR 706: Biostatistics, Analytical Methods, & Epidemiology (3) GNUR 702: Advanced Practice Roles & Collaboration (1) Fall 2024 6 credits – Tuition: $7,164 GNUR 703: Theoretical Foundations & Evidence-Based Practice (3) GNUR 707: Quality Improvement & Research Methods (3) January 2025 5 credits – Tuition: $5,970 GNUR 704: Pop Health, Policy, & Politics (2) GNUR 708: Leadership & Resource Management (3) Spring 2025 6 credits – Tuition
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by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The first weeks of a course are a critical time for establishing expectations. Teachers in K-12 education have long understood the value of classroom management; but in higher education, the topic is sometimes overlooked. Whether your teaching style is structured…
materials? What are consequences for violations of academic integrity? Course expectations should be communicated both in writing and in class. If some expectations are especially critical, consider having students sign a pledge or classroom contract. Although the syllabus is a common place to post policies, you can also utilize your Sakai site for sharing such information. For instance, a page could be created in Sakai to post FAQs or tips for success. Sakai announcements are another way to remind
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Dean, College of Liberal Studies | Individualized Majors | stephanie.johnson@plu.edu | 253-535-8397 | Dr.
Browning, and Woolf. She graduated with an M.S. in English from the University of Minnesota in 1009 and a B.A in English and Religion from St. Olaf College in 1989. Her areas of teaching expertise include the British long nineteenth century; poetry; women’s gender, and sexuality studies; narrative ethics; and writing. Her journal articles and book chapters primarily focus on Victorian women’s devotional poetry and on the lyric as form. She is also the co-editor of Cultivating Vocation in Literary
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