Course Schedule

Summer Sessions at PLU offers courses in face-to-face and online formats, across a variety of majors, subjects, general education requirements.

For information about registration, please read the Registration Page.

PLU students register through Banner. Please contact your academic advisor if you have questions about which classes are best for your schedule.

Non-matriculated students will follow the instructions on the Registration page. If you have any questions, please fill out our form Request for Information.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Term 1 June 1 – 26, 2026

CHEM 103 Food Chemistry – ONLINE – 4 credits
Basic chemistry and the scientific method are applied to cooking, baking, and food preparation. This course includes laboratory experiences and written laboratory reports.

ENGL 213 Topics in Lit: Themes & Authors – ONLINE – 4 credits
Topic to be determined.

FTWL 100 Personalized Fitness Prog FT – ONLINE – 4 credits
Develop tailored fitness plans by understanding exercise physiology, biomechanics, and wellness strategies to improve individual health.

FTWL 150 Walking for Health FT – ONLINE – 4 credits
Promote physical well-being through walking, learning its health benefits, techniques, and role in enhancing cardiovascular fitness and mobility.

GSRS 287 ST: Reproductive Justice – ONLINE – 4 credits
An introduction to reproductive justice in the U.S., focusing on the ways gender, race, class, and sexuality impact reproduction, kinship and parenthood.

HISP 103 Accelerated Elementary Spanish – ONLINE – 4 credits
Development of basic communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, through learning aspects of the culture in which it is spoken. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling.

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology – ONLINE – 4 credits
Delve into the study of human behavior, cognition, emotions, and social interactions, with a focus on psychological principles and theories.

PSYC 320 Development Across the Lifespan – ONLINE – 4 credits
Examine psychological changes throughout life, from infancy to old age, understanding cognitive, emotional, and social development.

PSYC 448 Cognitive Psychology – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
Study mental processes such as perception, memory, learning, and problem-solving, and explore how the mind processes information.

RELI 221 Medieval Christian History – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
Investigate the history of Christianity during the medieval period, examining key events, figures, and theological developments.

RELI 229 Health and Healing in Christian History – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
This course explores how historical Christian traditions and social groups have interpreted health, healing, and mortality across diverse cultural contexts. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, students examine how religious beliefs shape unique responses to physical and spiritual suffering.

Term 2 July 6 – 31, 2026

HISP 201 Intermediate Spanish – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
A continuation of Elementary Spanish; reading selections which reflect Iberian, Latin American, and US Latinx cultural heritage as well as contemporary materials. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling.

HIST 103 Conflicts and Convergences in the Modern World – ES, GE – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
This course surveys historical trends like religious expansion, colonialism, and global economic shifts to understand modern conflict and convergence. By analyzing imperial legacies and cultural globalization, students explore how these historical developments continue to shape our contemporary world.

KINS 478 Motor Learning and Human Performance – Synchronously on Thursdays & Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
Online asynchronous course. Meets synchronously on Thursdays. Students will collaborate with instructor to find the best time for 90 minute class period.

KINS 495 Internship – Synchronously on Mondays 9:30-11:50 am & Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
Online Asynchronous asynchronous course. Meets synchronously on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

RELI 232 The Buddhist Tradition – Online Asynchronous – 4 credits
Introduction to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhist tradition in its South Asian, East Asian, and Western cultural contexts.