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Development and Social JusticeStandards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world. Continued improvement in human well-being for all involves economic growth, reducing poverty, and addressing inequities and issues of social justice, for example in wealth, political freedom, education, and health care. Given the complexity of development processes and of the diverse array of responses to poverty and social
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year also support the Innovation Studies program. PLU History majors and minors are encouraged to emphasize business and economic history in their History programs, and to structure significant research projects around these themes (for example, in History 301 or the capstone course). History majors are also encouraged to minor in Business, Innovation Studies, or Economics if the curriculum fits their career goals. Most History (Hist) courses satisfy the ES requirement within the PLU General
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Within the environmental studies curriculum at PLU, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the
, beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions.Within the environmental studies curriculum, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the natural sciences with the economic and political aspects of human society. Courses in the humanities bring the insights of religion and ethics as well as a body of literature and artistic appreciation
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The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.
the workforce directly or pursue graduate studies. You can find PLU graduates from the Department of Social Work in hospitals, schools, and community health centers, providing support for illness, therapy, and youth services. Witness their impact in rehabilitation centers for prisoners and drug and alcohol support; experience outreach and long-term care in nursing homes and shelters. From aiding military members and veterans to leading nonprofits and shaping policies, social workers make a
Heidi Brocious, BSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 104 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003Anissa Rogers, MSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
sense of vocation and the skills and mindset for social impact. Required Courses Students can complete curriculum requirements in any order, and pathways into the minor overlap with many majors and minors on campus. The only requirement is that the Innovation Seminar (INOV 350) may not be taken until the Introduction to Innovation Studies and Innovation Principles coursework is complete. 1) Introduction to Innovation Studies Four Semester Hours Students select four credits from the following four
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
development, and administration. The curriculum includes at least 900 hours of practicum work as required by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). You’ll have opportunities to practice your skills in many different settings under the supervision of an MSW-trained social worker. Global focusPLU’s MS in Social Work includes a comparative global focus on health and behavioral health, with the opportunity to include a January Term study away course to learn about and compare local and international
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The PLU Global Studies Program educates students to engage critically and actively with contending perspectives on global issues, their origins, and possible solutions to global problems drawing on
drawing on methods and perspectives from multiple disciplines. To this end the program offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the skills and analytical methods needed to comprehend and engage with contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.PLU Global Studies Statement Against RacismQuick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog Course
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Core Curriculum Committee (CCC) Membership: Three faculty members elected from the faculty for three-year overlapping terms with the provision that the committee be comprised of one member chosen from the College of Liberal Studies; one member chosen from the College of Natural Sciences, and one member chosen from either the College of Health Professions or the College of Professional Studies. Advisory Membership: Director of first year experience program; director of international honors
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Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and
service shapes a common life and mission. Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and social issues of the new millennium. In January 2011, the PLU Board of Regents established a professorship in Lutheran Studies and confirmed the nomination of Dr. Samuel Torvend as the first University Professor of Lutheran Studies. Dr. Marit Trelstad is the second
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Development Opportunities and ResourcesA variety of development opportunities and resources are available for faculty interested in online learning tools and strategies. The Pacific Lutheran University Teaching Online (PLUTO) program is one opportunity where faculty can participate in a comprehensive training and development program to design a blended or online course. If you’re interested in simply learning more about how to use online tools and technologies effectively, Instructional
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