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dean of PLU’s College of Health Professions. The college includes PLU’s School of Nursing, Department of Social Work, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Department of Kinesiology. Take us back to your college years, what attracted you to the field of marriage and family therapy? I just felt a passion for helping people in this particular context because of the strong relationships that I had, which is why I chose marriage and family therapy as opposed to psychology, because of its focus

Performance Consultant (CMPC-AASP) and Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP-ACSM). And specifically, at Pacific Lutheran University, graduate kinesiology students have the chance to obtain one of two concentrations: Applied Sport Psychology and Applied Exercise Science.  4.  A graduate degree in kinesiology will allow you to specialize your knowledge and skills. A master’s in kinesiology gives you the knowledge and skills you need to improve your practice and enhance your ability to serve others and the

concerts that transcend genres to grow more tuba fans worldwide. Students participating in an ensemble this fall will learn more about music practice and psychology directly from Mr. Sheridan. www.patricksheridan.com Spencer MyerOn today’s concert stage, one of the most respected and sought-after artists is American pianist Spencer Myer. Mr. Myer has performed orchestral, recital and chamber works on four continents. He is passionate about music education for young people and has taught at a variety of

her kids to summer camp. She mentioned it on her personal Facebook page as a way to crowdfund camp costs. In exchange for donating, Caprye would show up in the T-rex suit. The money she raised paid for her children, as well as a few other kids who couldn’t afford to go to camp otherwise. While at PLU, Caprye was a double major in religion and psychology. She was involved in campus ministry groups and worked for Campus Safety. “I’m trying to imagine what I would have thought if I was on campus as a

, quality preschool,” she says. “We provide services for the whole child.” That includes social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language learning, as well as physical activities and nutrition. During her PLU days, Ferguson didn’t know she would find her life’s work in education. She majored in sociology and psychology and, after graduation, went to work for Safe Streets in Tacoma, whose mission is building strong neighborhoods. “I was a community mobilizer for Safe Streets,” Ferguson recalls. She

yourself at the test like I did. And don’t get distracted by all the other things that you can do as an undergrad. Make sure that you’re always focusing on academics. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Congrats Riley Read Next J-Term 2020/Political Science & Psychology – Study Away in Prague LATEST POSTS Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford July 8, 2024 Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate February 28