Program Overview

Pacific Lutheran University Programs

The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including individualized majors, traditional degree programs, and certificate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• The university offers various undergraduate programs, including:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.) Degree
  • Preparation for Teaching in Private and/or Christian School
  • Certification Options for Persons Who Hold a Baccalaureate Degree From a Regionally-Accredited Institution
• The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Requirement must be fulfilled for all baccalaureate degrees.
• Students can also pursue an individualized major, which allows them to develop a personally designed, interdisciplinary, liberal arts major.

Individualized Major

The Individualized Major program offers junior and senior students the opportunity to develop and complete a personally designed, interdisciplinary, liberal arts major. The course of study culminates in a senior thesis/capstone.

• To be eligible for this program, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher, although exceptional cases may be considered.
• The program requires students to compose a committee of faculty representing at least two disciplinary perspectives and create a detailed plan of study.
• The plan of study must include:
  • A statement of objectives, describing what the degree is expected to represent and why the individualized course of study is more appropriate than a traditional degree program.
  • A program of study, outlining how the objectives will be attained through sequences of courses, reading programs, regular coursework, independent study, travel, off-campus involvement, personal consultation with faculty members, or other means.
  • A program of evaluation, describing the criteria to be used to measure achievement of the objectives and specifying the topic of the senior thesis/capstone.
  • A statement of review, describing how previous coursework and life experiences have prepared the student for the individualized study program.
  • Letters of recommendation from faculty members, commenting on the feasibility of the proposal and the student's ability to carry it out.

Graduate Programs

The university offers various graduate programs, including:

• Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.)
• Master of Arts – Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.)
• Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.)
• Master of Science in Marketing Research (M.S.M.R.)
• Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
• Doctor in Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
• Dual Master's (M.S.N. and M.B.A.)

Admission Criteria

• First-year students must apply through the undergraduate admission process.
• Transfer students must apply through the transfer admission process.
• International students must apply through the international admission process.
• Graduate students must apply through the graduate admission process.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• The university offers financial aid and scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Financial aid options include loans, grants, and student employment.
• Scholarships are available based on merit, need, and other criteria.

Tuition, Fees, and Payment Information

• The university charges tuition, fees, and fines for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Housing charges, fees, and discounts are also applicable for on-campus housing.
• Billing and payment information is available through the university's website.