PLNU’s Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Family Sciences is committed to nurturing servant scholars who critically examine social systems, cultural patterns, and fundamental human needs, empowering them to engage as agents of hope within individuals, families, and communities. With dedicated faculty and an application-focused curriculum, students are well prepared to pursue their calling through graduate studies or meaningful career opportunities.

PLNU engages its faculty, staff, and students in an annual assessment cycle, where student learning is evaluated through appropriate courses, assessment results are analyzed, and necessary adjustments are made to improve the curriculum.

This complete process—encompassing planning, assessment, and improvement—is commonly referred to as “Closing the Loop.” It is illustrated in the Annual Assessment Cycle for each curricular program and culminates in a comprehensive six-year Program Review. This review includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Action Plan, through which assessment findings directly inform financial and strategic planning.