Academic Advising Handbook 2024-25

Undergraduate Programs | Preparing for Pacific's Graduate Programs | What Can I Do with These Majors? | Advisors by Major | How to Declare

If you would like to learn more about careers related to these majors please check out What Can I Do With This Major.

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Core Requirements

As its name suggests, the Core is at the center of your Pacific University liberal arts experience. While a major is designed to give you deep knowledge within a discipline, the core is designed is give you a broad set of knowledge and skills that are considered to be the cornerstone of a successful and meaningful life. The core also gives students considering graduate studies the opportunity to complete coursework, such as writing and math, that is commonly required for admittance to most graduate schools.

View online at https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/undergraduate-curriculum/core-requirements

Undergraduate Programs
Majors and minors listed below link to their respective academic pages, which includes a link to degree requirements for the current catalog year. For prior catalog year requirements please refer to catalog.pacificu.edu.
Accounting (BAccy)	Global Scholars specialization
Art Arts Administration and Advocacy minor	History
Art History	International Studies
Asia-Pacific Studies Minor	Kinesiology (formerly, Exercise Science)
Bioinformatics	LatinX Studies Minor
Biology	Mathematics
Business Administration	Multimedia Film & Video Graphic Design Journalism
Chemistry	Music Performance Emphasis Options: Instrumental, Piano Emphasis, or Vocal Emphasis
Communication Minor	Music Education (BME or BA)
Communication Sciences & Disorders Minor	Music Therapy
Comparative Religion Minor	Outdoor Leadership Major
Computer Science	Philosophy Philosophy: Ethics, Society, & Law
Criminal Justice, Law, and Society	Physics (also see Engineering Physics)
Cultural Anthropology	Politics and Government
Cultural Awareness and Knowledge	Public Health (BA or BS)
Dance	Psychology (BA or BS)
Data Science	Psychological Health and Well-Being Minor
Disability Studies Minor	Social Equity & Social Change Minor
Economics	Social Innovation & Non-Profit Leadership Minor
Editing & Publishing Minor	Social Work (BSW)
Education and Learning Education and Learning Single Subject Licensure (Middle or High School)	Sociology
Engineering Engineering Physics	Sports Communication
English (Literature & Creative Writing) English (Literature) Advising Handbook English (Creative Writing) Advising Handbook	Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM)
Environmental Biology Environmental Biology Degree Requirements	Theatre & Applied Theatre
Environmental Science: Chemistry, & Toxicology	TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Minor
Environmental Studies: Applied Sustainability	World Languages Chinese Minor Dual Languages Major French Major German Studies Major Japanese Major Spanish Major
Engineering Physics
Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor

Preparing for Pacific's Graduate Programs
Advantage Program	Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Audiology	Pre-Optometry
Pre-Athletic Training	Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Dental Hygiene	Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Law	Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-MFA Writing (pdf)	Pre-Professional Psychology
Pre-Med	Pre-Speech Language Pathology
Pre-Masters in Social Work (pdf)	Pre-Masters of Arts in Teaching MAT (pdf)
Pre-MBA (pdf)	Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Pathway

What Can I do with these Majors?

Wondering what careers and opportunities are available to you based on the majors you pursue? Explore various career pathways for your major through this helpful tool.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Access for current and prospective Pacific University students available via the link above!

View this short video on how to use the What Can I Do With This Major website.

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