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.

Study at our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus. This distinctive accelerated degree offers robust clinical practice and allows entry into many positions in areas of oral hygiene, as well as application for entry into advanced degree programs.

From the history of food to a close examination of modern Asian societies, the history degree from Pacific offers a wide variety of classes that cover diverse themes. You will have opportunities to learn outside the classroom, including internships at nearby museums, independent student projects and presenting at national conferences.

This major combines intensive musical training with academic work in music and the other humanities, including foreign language. Whether pursuing study in graduate school or directly entering the world of music, you will be prepared for your musical career of choice.

Philosophy exposes you to some of the greatest minds in human history. You will discuss ideas with professors and peers and develop many transferable skills, including the ability to see different sides of an issue, present cogent reasoning for a position, detect fallacies in arguments and boil down complex data to its essence.

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.

An accelerated pathway to Pacific's nationally renowned dental program University of the Pacific’s Pre-Dental Advantage Program provides a highly effective route for students entering college for the first time and looking to pursue a career as a doctor in a dental clinic or a private practice.  When you complete the program, you will earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of the Pacific (Stockton Campus) and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (San Francisco Campus). 

Earning a psychology degree at University of the Pacific will equip you with the tools and experience needed to step into a career or pursue graduate-level studies. Learn more about specialized topics that interest you in close collaboration with peers and professors. You’ll also have access to research opportunities that you may be able to publish or present on.

Pacific's public health and community wellness program prepares you for a career in one of the many nonclinical areas of health care that require a broad base of knowledge in the social sciences and the humanities.

The social sciences major will allow you to explore history, economics, political science and sociology while pursuing a teaching credential from Pacific’s Benerd College.

Earn your BA in sociology and gain hands-on experience through internships and community involvement preparing you for diverse careers in social justice, public policy and beyond, with options for accelerated programs and specialized concentrations. Discover how a sociology degree can empower you to address critical social issues and become a leader for change.