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  • The Department of Economics offers the unique opportunity to participate in an economics alumni mentoring program for all majors to help you prepare for your life beyond PLU.

    National Conference of Undergraduate Research Congratulations to Hanna Venera for the acceptance of her paper: "Covid19: An Econometric Analysis of Depression Rates" to the 2021 virtual National Conference of Undergraduate Research. From PLU to Public Health Amy Spieker ’09 economics/political science alumna on community health advocacy, service and building relationships. More Economics Students Expand Possibilities Four PLU women present research at national conference. View Resolute PLU Economics

    Professor Priscilla St Clair, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 153 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) is a cutting edge, STEM-designated program offering an innovative analytics degree, specialized in marketing.

    career advancement while working full-time.Hone Research, Data Collection, and Analytic Skills for Decision-MakingThe masters in marketing analytics fills a critical industry gap that other business analytics programs miss. Many programs only teach data analysis and ignore research. The PLU marketing analytics masters helps you understand not only what the data is saying, but to understand the market research behind it. Further, the program teaches research and data collection, allowing graduates to

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Risk Services provides risk management, insurance and environmental, health and safety services for the university.

    Hotline International Student Health InsuranceRisk Management Responsibilities include: Procure and administer the university’s insurance policies and programs to include: property, liability, travel, etc. Support filing and processing of insured claims with insurance carriers and third-party administrators. Perform risk assessments and analysis in cooperation with other departments or programs. Collaborate with university administrators to develop policies and procedures to prevent or minimize losses

    Current Hours
    Monday: 8am - 5pm
    Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
    Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
    Thursday: 8am - 5pm
    Friday: 8am - 5pm
    Risk Services
    253-536-5047
    Hauge Administration 124 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.

    strategic enrollment objectives of Pacific Lutheran University.ValuesAccountability and Transparency – to students, their families, University colleagues, and state and federal entities. Adaptability and Collaboration – to adapt to changing environments, engage with new ideas, processes, and structures; to strengthen existing partnerships and incorporate diverse points of view. Data-Driven Decision Making – to guide practice and inform policy through the collection and analysis of precise and accurate

    Office of Enrollment Management
    Hauge Administration Building Tacoma, WA 98447
  • At the Department of Psychology we are committed to providing our students with a meaningful and rigorous undergraduate education that balances science with application.

    methodology, statistics, and historical and systemic perspectives. In addition, professors offer seminar level courses in their own specialties, ranging from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. Our psychology courses focus on the development of skills in critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human contexts. Throughout the program direct experience and interactive teaching methods are emphasized. Our goal is to prepare you to

    Psychology
    253-535-8700
    Ramstad Hall
  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    Office of Institutional Research and Analytics Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and analysis for decision-making, assessment, and strategic planning at all levels of the institution. Institutional Research provides an important service to many of PLU’s departments, staff and faculty, the intent of which is to contribute to

    Office of Institutional Research
  • The PLU Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates in one of two advanced practice specialty areas, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

    prepare expert level clinicians. Nurses with a master’s degree in nursing complete a Gap Analysis with the Nursing Graduate Program Director to determine what courses from their master’s degree can be applied to the DNP program, and an individualized program of study is developed. Two to three years of full-time study is required to complete the DNP FNP or DNP PMHNP, and three years of full-time study to complete the DNP/MBA Nurse Executive. MSN-ARNP to DNP The post-master’s DNP program for nurses who

    Graduate Programs
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    Rebekah Mergenthal, mergenrm@plu.edu.  Email if you just have questions about our program, too.Mission StatementWhat is studying history all about at PLU? Traditionally, the discipline of history has focused on the critical analysis of text-based evidence from the past and seeks a detailed, complex understanding of individual and collective human behaviors as they have changed over time. PLU students of history develop lifelong habits of critical thinking, inquiry-based reading of texts, effective

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    253-536-5132
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Studies. Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education broadly speaking, both on campus and through study away, our courses promote global awareness and cultural competency through various types of cultural studies and interdisciplinary issue-centered courses, including: Immersive learning in world languages, literatures, film, and other forms of cultural expression Interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary global problems and possible solutions Exploration of past and present struggles for

    Department of Global & Cultural Studies
    253-536-5132
    Administration Building Room 207-B Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • integrate information from a wide range of connected topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, and geography. In this light, geoscientists have a particularly flexible professional skill set that is founded in core analysis and interpretation skills developed in the field and laboratory. Successful students must be able to think three dimensionally, have strong quantitative skills, and be able to communicate clearly through writing and speaking. Field trips are included in most courses.Quick Links My

    Department of Earth Science
    253-535-8700
    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003