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  • Associate Professor of Anthropology | Department of Anthropology | nosakaaa@plu.edu | 253-535-7664 | Dr.

    Fertility Strategies in Contemporary Japan." Human Organization Vol. 71(2), 2012: 188-199. Nosaka, Akiko and Athanasios Chasiotis. "Parental Influence on Fertility Behavior of First Generation Turkish Immigrants in Germany." Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Vol. 12(1), 2010: 60-67. "The M - Shaped Dilemma: Life Strategies and Fertility Trends among Working Women in Contemporary Japan." Ethnology Vol. 48(1), 2009: 21-38. "Coresidence and Geographic Dispersion of Adult Children and Their Mothers

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  • SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work.

    . Required for social work majors. Prerequisite: SOCI 101. (4) SOCW 245 : Human Behavior and the Social Environment – ES Students examine developmental theory through the lens of an ecological systems perspective and a biopsychosocial- spiritual framework, emphasizing power, privilege, and cultural differences (particularly race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation) as applied to individuals, families, groups, institutions, organizations, and communities locally and globally. Volunteer experience is

  • What is Management? The Management concentration prepares students for entry level management positions and the opportunity to specialize in human resources.

    442: Leading Organizational Improvement (4) BUSA 444: Project Management (4) ECON 325: Industrial Organization, Management Strategy, and Market Structure (4) Approved BUSA Special Topics Courses Return to Curriculum & Concentrations

  • The university, its employees and students, strive to provide a safe and secure learning, living and work environment in an atmosphere which respects each person’s dignity.

    Providing a Safe and Secure Campus: Preventing Workplace & Campus Violence (July 2024)Introduction and PurposeThe university, its employees and students, strive to provide a safe and secure learning, living and work environment in an atmosphere which respects each person’s dignity. Toward this end, the university will take appropriate action against anyone who is found to have engaged in threatening or violent behavior on campus or at university-sponsored programs or events. Employees and

  • What is Marketing? Marketing is a broad and dynamic field which deals with identifying and meeting human and social needs.

    more than just a classroom education. The marketing program is designed to provide students with a focused knowledge of marketing and its role in society. Marketing students are required to complete courses in consumer behavior, marketing research, marketing management as well as one other marketing elective. In addition, students will participate in several service-learning projects throughout the marketing curriculum solving real-world problems for local businesses and/or nonprofit organizations

  • The practicum experience is the signature pedagogy in social work education. Practicum placements in the social work sector offer students a significant advantage in their careers by offering

    their skills.Practicum Hour RequirementsStudents are placed in social service agencies where, under supervision, they demonstrate the generalist skills of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of practice. They apply ethical principles in interactions with clients and staff, demonstrate critical thinking, engage and embrace diversity, demonstrate and apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. In weekly seminar, students integrate the theories and skills from their

  • The PLU Psychology colloquium series aims to provide PLU students, faculty and staff rich, meaningful exposure to the state of the art in research in psychology.

    , Ph.D. Professor & Director of Graduate Studies Linguistics, University of Oregon November 22, 2024, 2-3pm, Xavier 201 Learning theory aims to discover the mechanisms by which beliefs and behavior, across domains, are changed by experience. Research on language acquisition has been somewhat disconnected from learning theory since the mid-1950s when Noam Chomsky wrote a scathing review of B. F. Skinner’s book Verbal Behavior, which aimed to apply learning theory to language. However, since the mid

  • Major in Psychology 42 semester hours, including: PSYC 101, 242, 499 One of PSYC 310, 315, 320, or 330 Two of PSYC 440, 442, 448, or 481 At least 2 semester hours from PSYC 495, 496, or 497 12

    Psychology Research Conference held every term. Psychology (PSYC) - Undergraduate Courses PSYC 101 : Introduction to Psychology - ES An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include learning, memory, perception, thinking, development, emotion, personality, mental illness, and social behavior. (4) PSYC 148 : Minds, Brains, and Computer: Introduction to Cognitive Science An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the mind. Students will explore how the mind

  • The Office of Institutional Effectiveness establishes the infrastructure necessary to monitor and track our achievement of mission fulfillment.

    stewardship are valued, and it acknowledges our obligation to equitably serve in the best interests of constituents. Focus Areas Area 1: Intentionally integrate the accountability (accreditation), direction (planning), and evidence and improvement (assessment, evaluation, and institutional research) functions into an overall model for enhanced organizational effectiveness in support of mission fulfillment. Area 2: Coordinate the University’s Efforts on Accreditation and Assessment of Student Outcomes to

  • Guangzhou University, China Sichuan University, China Reims Management School, France Instituto Cultural Oaxaca, Mexico University of Namibia Telemark University College, Norway Bjorknes College,

    Semester Program University of Aberdeen, Scotland – Semester Program University of Puget Sound– Oaxaca, Mexico Semester Program Willamette University – Oaxaca, Mexico Semester Program Community Partners and Memberships China Partners Network Chinese American Reconciliation Project Foundation South Sound China Advisory Council Washington State Chinese Teachers Network World Affairs Council-Tacoma World Trade Center- Tacoma Organizational and Professional Memberships Diversity Abroad Network Forum on