Undergraduate Programs

Pacific’s BA degree in criminal justice prepares you for meaningful work in law enforcement, courts, or corrections through a curriculum grounded in real-world experience and public service. Choose a concentration in political science or sociology and explore pathways to Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law or master’s in social work.

Through international, interdisciplinary and intercultural immersion, international relations prepares you to succeed in a variety of professions in industry, government, not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions.

Benerd College’s Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Completion program in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to give working adults the academic knowledge and skills to advance their careers within the field of criminal justice.

Unlock your potential to shape policy and lead with a political science degree from University of the Pacific, where you'll delve into the workings of government, policy creation, and human interaction in the public sphere through diverse topics like elections, law, and justice. Pacific offers hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including internships in Sacramento and Washington D.C., accelerated degree options, and unique pre-law advantages like the Pacific Legal Advantage Program.

University of the Pacific offers students the opportunity to complete a pre-law minor that prepares students for the rigors of law school.

The Political Science department in the College of the Pacific offers a Public Affairs minor, which focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the public realities of their world.