Major Monday: How can I still do Nursing if I’m not directly admitted to PLU’s program?
Maybe you already know there are a couple ways to be directly admitted to PLU’s excellent nursing program as a high school senior (if not, see the box below), but this post is about the additional options you have to pursue Nursing at PLU if…
Major Drop-In: Computer Science
Drop-in and see what it’s like being a Computer Science major! Senior Ashley Akamine is working on her capstone project, which combines her passion for basketball as a student-athlete with software development. Why is PLU’s Computer Science major a solid pick? Career opportunities – classes…
PLU Introduces Two New Majors: Biochemistry & Chemical Physics
Exciting news for students passionate about chemistry and its intersections with biology and physics – PLU now offers Biochemistry and Chemical Physics as standalone majors! Both programs have been available as concentrations within the Chemistry major for years, and now as degrees will provide students…
Major Minute Monday: Mathematics
As a student in PLU’s Mathematics Program, ancient principles merge seamlessly with cutting-edge techniques, equipping you with the skills needed to comprehend and contribute to the latest developments in mathematics and statistics. Every course will empower you with the knowledge and insights essential for success…
Major Minute Monday: Psychology
Psychology professor Laura Shneidman spends one (major) minute describing the exciting opportunities and experiences psychology students have at PLU! Psychology Program Highlights: Choose between a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts (see requirements for both here ). Participate in Experiential Learning — a…
Major Minute Monday: Engineering
Physics professor Katrina Hay spends one (major) minute describing the strengths of the Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU 3-2 Engineering Program Highlights: Combine a liberal arts education with study in engineering and earn two degrees in five years. Get a Bachelor of…
A field trip…for coffee?
A PLU experience means more than just learning in the classroom. As part of an Economic Botany class (aka Biology 387), students visited Dillano’s, a local coffee roaster. One of the students on the field trip, Gracielle Osera, shares “The amount of precision, trial and…
Major Minute Monday: Environmental Studies
Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien , Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien share why it’s a great time to study environmental studies and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Environmental Studies Highlights: Interdisciplinary approach focused on discovering the relationships between humans and the…
Major Minute Monday: Chemistry
Curious about what it’s like to major in Chemistry at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Andrea Munro breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU students have the opportunity to take part in research projects as part of their chemistry curriculum, to…
Does PLU have a Neuroscience Program?
Are you interested in understanding how the brain works? Neuroscience is a fascinating field, and while PLU doesn’t offer a specific major in neuroscience, you can still explore this field through our Psychology and Biology programs. The Psychology program (PLU offers a major and minor…
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