Overview

Pacific Lutheran University was founded in 1890 by a group of mostly Norwegian immigrants. These pioneers recognized the important role that a Lutheran educational institution on the Western frontier of America could play in the emerging future of the region. They wanted the institution to help immigrants adjust to their new land and find jobs, but they also wanted it to produce graduates who would serve the community. Education-and educating for service-was a venerated part of the Scandinavian traditions from which these pioneers came.

Today Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of about 3,600 students. As a member of the Associated New American Colleges, PLU is committed to the integration of liberal arts studies and professional preparation. A dynamic academic program features five professional schools including an MBA and Nursing and selective graduate programs that maintain a strong liberal arts emphasis at their core. PLU is the only Northwest university to be listed every year within the top 15 Western region universities in the "Best Colleges" survey, published annually by U.S. News & World Report since 1985.

Location & Facilities

Pacific Lutheran University is located in the port city of Tacoma (the third largest city in the State of Washington) where approximately 50 km south of Seattle and 40 km north of Olympia (State Capitol).

List of Departments

Engineering

• School of Arts and Communication
• School of Business
• School of Education and Movement Studies
• School of Nursing
• Division of Humanities
• Division of Natural Sciences
• Division of Social Sciences

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Majors

Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese Studies

Classics

Communication

Communication Studies

Film Studies

Print/Broadcast Journalism

Public Relations

Theatre (Act/Dir Emph)

Theatre (Des/Tech Emph)

Computer Science

Economics

English

Environmental Studies

French

Geosciences

German

Global Studies*

History

Individualized Major

Mathematics

Music

Norwegian

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religion

Scandinavian Area Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Women’s Studies*

Bachelor of Science

Applied Physics

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science and

Computer Engineering

Engineering Science (3-2)

Geosciences

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Majors in:

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Drama

Earth Science

Early Childhood

English as a Second Language

English/Language Arts

French

German

Health Fitness

History

Mathematics

Music

Norwegian

Physics

Reading

Science

Social Studies

Spanish

Special Education

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Concentrations in:

Exercise Science

Health and Fitness Management

Pre-therapy

Pre Athletic Training

Bachelor of Business Administration

Concentrations in:

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Financial Resources Management

Human Resource Management

Information

Management

International Business

Marketing Resource Management

Professional Accounting

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Art (2-Dimensional Media, 3-Dimensional Media, Design)

Communication & Social Activism

Theatre (Acting/Directing or Design/Technical emphasis)

Bachelor of Music

Piano

Instrumental

Organ

Composition

Voice

Bachelor of Music Education

K-12 Choral

K-12 Instrumental (Band)

K-12 Instrumental (Orchestra)

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MINORS

Actuarial Science

Anthropology

Art History

Studio Art

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Chinese Language

Chinese Studies

Communication

Computer Science

Economics

Education

Electrical Engineering

English

Literature

Publishing and Printing Arts

Writing

English as a Second Language

Environmental Studies

Film

French

Geosciences

German

Global Studies

Greek

History

Information Science

Instructional Technology

Latin

Legal Studies

Mathematics

Music

Norwegian

Philosophy

Physical Education

Aquatics

Coaching

Dance

Exercise Science

Health

Health and Fitness Management

Recreation

Sports Administration

Sports Psychology

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

Special Education

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Public Affairs

Religion

Sociology

Spanish

Special Education (non-teaching)

Statistics

The Americas

Theatre

Women’s Studies

Pre-professional Advising

Health Sciences

Law

Military Science

Theological Studies

* Complementary major

Masters Degrees

Business

Education

Nursing

Marriage and Family Therapy

Creative Writing

Scholarships

Compared to a university's published price, we offer significantly reduced degree program fees, making your time at university in America more affordable. If your application in the Unversity is successful, you will be eligible for international student discounted prices. The financial benefits include reduced tuition fees throughout your degree, and ESL Transition Program if applicable.

Intake

New students begin in fall or spring only

Fall semester: September-December

January Term: Four-week term

Spring semester: February-May

Summer sessions: Three four-week terms, June-August

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