Program Overview

Pacific Lutheran University Programs

The university offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• The university provides various undergraduate programs, including:
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degrees
  • Majors and minors in fields such as Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, and more
  • Pre-professional studies, including Pre-Health Sciences, Law, and Theological Studies
  • Professional studies, such as Nursing and Education
• The General Education Program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education, and includes courses in:
  • Alternative Perspectives
  • Art, Music, Theatre
  • Capstone: Senior Seminar
  • Christian Traditions
  • Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  • Fitness and Wellness
  • Global Religious Traditions
  • International Honors
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Natural Sciences, Computer Science, or Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Science and Scientific Method
  • Social Sciences
  • Writing

Graduate Programs

• The university offers several graduate programs, including:
  • Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.)
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
  • Master of Science in Kinesiology (M.S.)
  • Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (M.S.)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
• Graduate students can also pursue certificates and endorsements in various fields.

International Honors Program

Program Description

The International Honors Program (IHON) is a challenging and creative alternative to the General Education Program, designed for a select group of entering first-year students. The program reflects PLU's unique mission and emphasis on the liberal arts.

Program Requirements

• The program consists of 28 semester hours, which fulfills 32 semester hours of the General Education Program due to its interdisciplinary nature.
• Students who complete the Honors Program receive credit for the following:
  • Art, Music, Theatre (4)
  • Literature (4)
  • Philosophy (4)
  • Religion (8)
  • Natural Sciences, Computer Science, or Mathematics (4)
  • Social Sciences (8)
• International Honors students must complete the remaining 16 semester hours of the General Education Program prior to graduation, including:
  • First-Year Experience Program: Writing Seminar (4)
  • Fitness and Wellness (2)
  • Mathematical Reasoning (4)
  • Science and Scientific Method (4)
  • Encountering Perspectives on Diversity (Alternative Perspectives and Cross-Cultural Perspectives)

Tuition Information

• The university provides information on tuition charges, fees, and fines.
• Students can also find information on housing charges, fees, and discounts.
• Billing and payment procedures are outlined, as well as withdrawal policies.