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quality within a health system, collaborate with inter-professional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession. Information Sessions How to Apply Graduate Programs at PLUThe graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.Vision: PLU graduate students will be highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical professionals and leaders for their businesses, organizations, and

emphasis on early and on-going field experiences, coupled with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has given PLU one of the most respected programs in the region.Undergraduate ProgramsLearn more about our Bachelor of Arts in EducationCLICK HEREGraduate ProgramsExplore your opportunities for continuing your education within our graduate programsLEARN MOREPrincipal PreparationWant to earn your certification for administration?LEARN MOREInformation

Effective February 15, 2023, the Master of Science in Kinesiology program is put on hiatus in order to reevaluate the program’s design and future prospects. This means that we are not accepting new students to the program for summer 2023 and future terms until further notice. During the next two years, the Department of Kinesiology is going to work on adjusting various aspects of the curriculum in order to address the professional needs of a broader audience of students in the field of exercise

Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety

Visiting Writer Series 2023-2024The Visiting Writer Series at PLU is sponsored by the English Department, with support from the Office of the Provost. Bella Bravo and Miranda Morgan Thursday, April 11, 2024, 7PM, Regency Room – AUC 203AboutJen Soriano Jen Soriano Thursday, November 2, 7PM Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUCAboutCascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry A Celebration with the Editors: Elizabeth Bradfield, CMarie Fuhrman, Derek Sheffield

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

G. Wohrle! Read It Here! Social Work is a profession dedicated to helping people.In the Department of Social Work at PLU, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in community care for others, including children, youth, and families; working with marginalized and disenfranchised populations; addressing community behavioral health needs; and bringing about social change. Learn from passionate experts in the field, gain hands-on experience through local agency practicums, and be prepared to enter

Mentors. MESA student members have additional opportunities to participate in STEM competitions, field trips, workshops, internships and summer camps. We are located on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where we collaborate with the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Education. Tacoma MESA also relies on guidance and expertise from our volunteer Board of Directors.

central and culminating experience for undergraduates. Capstone seminars serve as an introduction to research and creative projects. The Capstone is a substantial project, paper, practicum, or internship that culminates and advances the program of an academic major. The end product must be presented to an open audience and critically evaluated by faculty in the student’s field. Capstone Presentations are ongoing throughout the academic year. Presentation information may be found on Departmental or

examines the complex relationships between humans and the environment by exploring multiple disciplinary perspectives.Major & Minor Requirements Earth Science Environmental StudiesEarth Science Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. The role of  Earth scientists will be central to the primary challenges facing the world in the 21st century, including global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources, construction and