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    Area of Study Title
    Minor Accounting Minor
    Major Accounting (BA)
    Minor Anthropology Minor: Biological Anthropology anthropology
    Minor Anthropology Minor: Cultural Anthropology anthropology
    Minor Anthropology Minor: Linguistics
    Minor Apparel Design and Merchandising Minor
    Major Apparel Design (BA) Fashion
    Major Apparel Merchandising (BA) Fashion
    Major Applied Human Biology (BS) Biomechanics
    Major Applied Mathematics (BS) Actuarial Studies
    Minor Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering Minor
    Major Art: Emphasis in Studio Arts (BA)
    Major Art: Emphasis in Photography (BA)
    Major Art: Emphasis in Visual Arts (BA)
    Major Art History and Visual Studies (BA)
    Minor Art History and Visual Studies Minor
    Minor Art Minor in Studio: 2-D Media
    Minor Art Minor in Studio: 3-D Media Sculpture
    Minor Art Minor in Studio: Digital Media
    Minor Asian Studies Minor
    Major Biochemistry (BS)
    Minor Bioethics and Humanities Minor
    Major Biology (BA)
    Major Biology (BS)
    Minor Biology Minor
    Major Business Administration: Economics (BA)
    Major Business Administration: Finance (BA)
    Major Business Administration: General Track (BA)
    Major Business Administration: Information Systems (BA)
    Major Business Administration: International Business (BA)
    Major Business Administration: Management (BA)
    Major Business Administration: Marketing (BA)
    Minor Business Administration Minor
    Major Business Administration: Public Policy (BA)
    Major Business Administration: Social Enterprise (BA)
    Major Cellular and Molecular Biology (BS)
    Major Chemistry (BA)
    Minor Chemistry Minor
    Minor Christian Discipleship Minor
    Minor Christian Scripture Minor
    Major Christian Theology (BA)
    Minor Classics Minor World Civilizations
    Minor Coaching Science Minor
    Major Communication Studies (BA)
    Minor Communication Minor
    Major Computer Engineering (BS)
    Minor Computer Engineering Minor
    Major Computer Science (BA)
    Major Computer Science (BS)
    Minor Computer Science Minor
    Minor Costume Design Minor
    Minor Data Analytics Minor
    Major Early Childhood Education with P-3 Certification (BA)
    Major Early Childhood Education: No Certification (BA)
    Major Ecology (BS) Environmental Studies
    Major Economics: Business Analysis (BA)
    Major Economics: Development Economics (BA)
    Major Economics: Financial Economics (BA)
    Major Economics: General Track (BA)
    Minor Economics Minor
    Major Economics: Public Policy (BA)
    Minor Ecotheology Minor
    Major Electrical Engineering (BS)
    Minor Electrical Engineering Minor
    Major Elementary Education
    Major English: Creative Writing Concentration (BA)
    Minor English Creative Writing Minor
    Major English: Literature Concentration (BA)
    Minor English Literature Minor
    Minor English Professional Writing Minor
    Minor Entrepreneurship Minor
    Major Exercise Science (BS) Kinesiology
    Minor Exercise Science Minor Kinesiology
    Minor Film Studies Minor
    Minor Food & Nutritional Sciences Minor Nutrition, Culinary Studies
    Major Food & Nutritional Sciences: Food & Nutrition Emphasis (BS) Nutrition, Culinary Studies
    Major Food & Nutritional Sciences: Sports & Exercise Emphasis (BS) Nutrition, Culinary Studies
    Minor Francophone Studies Minor French
    Major General Engineering (BS)
    Major General Studies
    Major Global Development Studies (BA) GDS, Poverty Studies, Non-Profit Studies
    Minor Health and Fitness Minor
    Major History: General Track (BA)
    Major History: Museum Studies Track (BA)
    Minor History Minor
    Minor History: Museum Studies Minor
    Major Honors Liberal Arts Major
    Minor Honors Liberal Arts Minor
    Major Illustration (BA) Painting, Figure Drawing, Motion Design
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Art Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Art History and Visual Studies Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Communication Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Computer Science Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: General Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: History Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Philosophy Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Political Science Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Theology Emphasis
    Minor Information Studies Minor: Visual Communication Emphasis
    Major Information Systems (BS)
    Minor Interactive Computing & Art Minor
    Major Journalism (BA) Journalism
    Minor Journalism Minor
    Minor Leadership Studies Minor
    Major Life Science (BA)
    Minor Linguistics and Cultural Studies Minor
    Minor Math Minor
    Major Mechanical Engineering
    Minor Mechanical Engineering Minor
    Minor Music and Worship Arts Minor
    Major Music: Research (BA)
    Major Music: Composition (BA)
    Major Music: Performance (BA)
    Major Music: Music Production (BA)
    Minor Music Minor
    Major Nursing (BS)
    Major Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)
    Program P-12 Health/Fitness Certification Requirements Education certification
    Program P-12 Music Certification Requirements Education certification
    Program P-12 Theater Certification Requirements Education certification
    Program P-12 Visual Art Certification Requirements Education certification
    Major Philosophy: General Track (BA)
    Minor Philosophy Minor
    Major Philosophy: Technical Track (BA)
    Major Physics (BS)
    Major Physics: General Emphasis (BA)
    Minor Physics Minor
    Major Physics with Education Focus (BA)
    Major Physiology (BS)
    Major Political Science: General Track (BA)
    Major Political Science: International Affairs Track (BA)
    Minor Political Science Minor
    Major Political Science: Public Policy and Law Track (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Applied Economics (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Financial Economics (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: International Affairs (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Law (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Philosophy (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Public Administration (BA)
    Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Social Enterprise (BA)
    Program Pre-Law
    Program Pre-Professional Health Sciences Pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, etc.
    Major Professional Studies Applied Sciences-Transfer, technical degree, professional degree, liberal arts
    Major Psychology BA: Animal Behavior Track
    Major Psychology BA: Clinical-Counseling Psychology Track
    Major Psychology BA: Community Psychology & Behavioral Health Track
    Major Psychology BA: Cross-Cultural Track
    Major Psychology BA: Data Analytics Track
    Major Psychology BA: Developmental Psychology Track
    Major Psychology BA: Psychological Science Track
    Major Psychology BA: Social-Personality Psychology Track
    Major Psychology BA: Sports Psychology Track
    Major Psychology BS: Animal Behavior Track
    Major Psychology BS: Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience Track
    Major Psychology BS: Psychological Science Track
    Minor Psychology Minor
    Program School of Education Certification Programs
    Program Secondary Certification Secondary Education
    Major Social Justice & Cultural Studies: Advanced Cultural Studies
    Major Social Justice & Cultural Studies: Art for Social Change
    Major Social Justice & Cultural Studies: Environmental Justice
    Major Social Justice & Cultural Studies: Mediation, Peace, & Conflict
    Major Social Justice & Cultural Studies: Pre-Law Human Rights&Policy
    Major Sociology (BA)
    Minor Sociology Minor
    Minor Spanish Studies Minor
    Major Special Education: Elementary Certification (BA)
    Major Special Education: Secondary Certification (BA)
    Major Special Education: Educational Ministry Emphasis (BA)
    Major Special Education: Special Education Studies (BA)
    Major Student-Designed Major
    Major Teacher Certification
    Minor Theatre Minor
    Minor Theological Studies Minor Religious Studies
    Minor Urban Studies Minor
    Major Visual Arts (BA)
    Major Visual Communication (BA) Graphic Design, Web Design
    Minor Women’s Studies Minor
    Minor Worship Arts Leadership Minor
    Minor Youth Ministry Minor
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    Exploring Big Ideas

    Guided by our Christian faith, we explore the diversity of thought that defines and shapes our world.

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    Promoting Justice

    Understanding the patterns and histories of inequity prepares us to be citizens of courage, able to advocate for justice.

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    Protecting Our Planet

    Understanding the patterns and histories of inequity prepares us to be citizens of courage, able to advocate for justice.

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    We serve as we learn to care for the everyday physical needs of others.

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    Inspiring creativity in communities

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    We’re designed to create and to innovate, to bring beauty and thoughtful inspiration to those around us.

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    Innovating with Technology

    Go ahead! Build on the technical advances of today, creating innovative and creative solutions for tomorrow.

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    Educating for the future

    Educating for the Future

    Join us as we bring excellence, compassion, and the joy of learning to the classroom.

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    Sharing stories that matter

    Sharing Stories that Matter

    We bring depth and perspective by crafting words, images, and data that share narratives to impact our world.

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    Building Business for Good

    Building Business for Good

    Together we learn how to make a profit, even while we help change the world and touch lives in the marketplace.

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    Learning and serving

    Learning and Serving

    Our unique model of scholarship, spiritual growth, and service fosters a strong community of scholars and friends deeply committed to Christian faith.

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    Thinking globally

    Thinking Globally

    Get ready to bring faith and hope as you serve others in unique ways around the globe. Look beyond the borders!

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    Healing through healthcare

    Healing Through Healthcare

    This blend of innovation and compassionate care fosters healing and well-being for those who need it most.

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    Engaging the world through STEM

    Engaging the World Through STEM

    You like science and technology? So do we! This is where you’ll learn, explore, discover, and create.

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    Creating your own path

    Creating Your Own Path

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    The heart of the SPU community is our faculty — their talent, scholarship, and commitment to the student experience means you’ll appreciate them as much as they care about you. By teaching through the lens of Christian faith, our faculty integrate faith and learning in ways that challenge and nourish students.

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    Whether you’re pursuing a degree in engineering or in English, the faculty at Seattle Pacific know how to translate their knowledge and passion into a transformative education that you’ll carry with you for life.

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    General education

    You will begin the Common Curriculum in the first quarter of your freshman year by taking the University Colloquium, during which you study and converse about an interesting problem or academic topic with a faculty instructor and student peers.

    In your freshman year, you will also complete the first of three University Foundations courses. In these courses, you will:

    • Study and reflect on the Christian life, how our faith is formed, and what it means to live in Christian community.
    • Study the Bible, and how the diverse collections of the Old and New Testaments narrate the story of God’s redemption, reconciliation, and restoration of creation.
    • Learn about the doctrines important to Christians and the ways they influence Christian thought and life.

    Your first year is rounded out by our two academic inquiry and writing (WRI) seminar courses.

    Two additional Core courses, taken after your freshman year, complete the Common Curriculum. These courses look at the intersections of Christian faith with contemporary society and thought.

    • UCOR 2000 — Explores how the modern global system was formed, with special emphasis on the history and pattern of human inequality that mark today’s societies.
    • UCOR 3000 — Explores challenging questions for the Christian faith that arise from science and modern philosophy. 

    The Exploratory Curriculum, drawing on the sciences, arts, and humanities, provides students with an opportunity to explore how various disciplines understand the world and the opportunity to apply this knowledge to significant social issues.

    Browse the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for full descriptions of these courses and many more.

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    Close your eyes, spin the globe, and stab a country with your finger.

    From Amman, Jordan to Barcelona, Spain, chances are good that SPU students have studied there. We’re big on sending students all over the planet.

    So when you study abroad, you’ll discover amazing places (amazing people, as well). You’ll have a chance to leave your unique mark on a different culture, and return home changed for the better.

    What’s different here? At SPU you’ll discover a deeper why. Whether you’re studying Spanish in Ecuador, film in Paris, or conflict in the Middle East, as an SPU student you join our mission of “engaging the culture and changing the world.”



    Three ways to travel abroad

    SPU faculty-led programs

    These programs offer students the opportunity to take SPU courses all around the world, under the leadership of an SPU faculty member. Programs vary in length and may occur during the regular quarter or as a short-term Global Seminar.

    Partner programs

    From Morocco to England, from studying French to mechanical engineering, our partner programs offer an array of different experiences for SPU students who want to spend a semester abroad. You will pay SPU tuition plus an applicable program fee, depending on the program type and location. Students attending partner programs are eligible to receive SPU grants, scholarships, and state and federal aid.

    Non-SPU programs

    If you do not see a faculty-led or partner program that meets your needs, you may participate in a program by directly enrolling at an accredited foreign university or through a study abroad organization.

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    Active Learning Classrooms

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