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  • Standards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world.

    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

  • The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.

    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

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...

    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

  • 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

    Environmental Studies
    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Major in Social Work 52 semester hours, including SOCW 245, 250, 350, 360, 460, 465, 475, 476, 485, 486, 498, and 499 SOCW 232 or SOCI 232 SOCI 101 STAT 233 (must be completed at PLU) 4 semester

    worker require this broad theoretical perspective. Social workers are involved in areas that are influenced by political, economic, social, psychological and cultural factors. To that end, the program stresses an understanding of social science theories and methods. The curriculum provides a foundation for understanding the interaction of individual, family, and community systems, as the basis for generalist practice. Students learn a multi-method approach to social work practice that enables them to

  • Marketing & Communications faculty and staff.

    Jeffrey Roberts Social Media and Content Manager Full Profile 253-535-7221 jeffrey.roberts@plu.edu

  • Summer 2023 Cohort Select your program below to see the program curriculum for students entering the cohort in Summer 2023.

    Program Curriculum Summer 2023 Cohort Select your program below to see the program curriculum for students entering the cohort in Summer 2023.Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership with Superintendent CertificationInstructional Leadership ProgramThis terminal degree program is designed for school leaders to obtain their Ed.D and superintendent credentials in three years. The P12 (preschool through grade 12) School District Superintendent Certificate is embedded in the first year

  • Completing the Bachelor of Business Administration within four years is a high priority for students and faculty of the School of Business.

    The BBA Curriculum and ConcentrationsCompleting the Bachelor of Business Administration within four years is a high priority for students and faculty of the School of Business. Students can meet this goal through planning and regular communication with their academic adviser. The following supplemental and Business core courses are required for all Business majors, regardless of concentration, and also fulfill the designated General Education requirements.Required Supplemental Courses - 20

  • Professional Conference Presentations: 2022: NASPA Western Regional Conference & Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conferences - Jes Takla (with two PhD cohort members)

    Professional DevelopmentCampus Life supports robust professional development for professional staff, including attending conferences, becoming involved in professional organizations, and continued education. There are myriad opportunities also at Pacific Lutheran University and in the Puget Sound region of which Campus Life professional staff have been able to take advantage. Dream Gonzales, Community Director for Ordal & Stuen Halls: “As an emerging professional in student affairs, the

  • Following their participation in an Inclusive Pedagogy Seminar, faculty will be eligible to be part of an Inclusive Curriculum Workshop.

    -funded project developed by Dr. Catherine Orr at Beloit College, and the resources from this project are used with permission. These efforts are part of an initiative to institutionalize on-going faculty development opportunities, create a rich and sustainable community of practice, and design activities that better reflect evidence-based practices and are more easily assessable. Inclusive Curriculum Workshop Alumni2022 Cohort Adela Ramos, Department of English, and Environmental Studies Program