Undergraduate Programs

The art history minor looks at the history of humanity through the broad spectrum of art and promotes thinking critically and historically. Select from courses about prehistoric art through the modern age, including design thinking.

Pacific’s biochemistry program offers a rigorous, research-rich learning experience where students explore the molecular foundations of life and prepare for a wide range of science and health careers.

The biological sciences program at Pacific prepares you with a strong foundation in life sciences, hands-on research opportunities and the skills needed for careers in health, research and biotechnology.

Pacific’s chemistry program equips students with a strong foundation in chemical principles, hands-on research experience and faculty mentorship to prepare them for careers in health sciences, pharmacy, industry or graduate school.

Pursuing a communication degree at University of the Pacific can help you step into a career in public relations, advocacy work and similar jobs in media creation. You’ll be able to learn alongside peers at Pacific’s student-run radio station and its nationally recognized speech and debate team. Pacific’s program will teach you about communication theory, its research methodologies, and the principles of persuasion and human interaction.

Pacific’s engineering physics degree program will prepare students for success in all technical fields, including AI and machine learning, and culminates in a senior design project applying engineering fundamentals to real-world problems, all while working alongside faculty advisers to personalize study plans aligning with individual academic and career goals.

Pacific's English and writing professions major offers a flexible undergraduate program emphasizing critical thinking, literacy and writing, preparing students for careers in fields like teaching, business and law, with options to double major or minor. Gain hands-on experience through the nationally recognized Calliope literary magazine and benefit from a supportive community with opportunities to pursue a three-year degree or a teaching credential.

Pacific's environmental engineering minor provides additional knowledge in environmental or water resources engineering to students whose current major is complementary to these topics. This major is not open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

No matter your major, a minor in film studies adds depth, understanding and practical skills to your Pacific education.

At Pacific, the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences offers hands-on, field-based learning that prepares students for impactful careers in science, law, education and public service. With small classes, faculty-led research and global field experiences, students gain the skills and knowledge to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Pacific’s graphic design degree equips you with a strong foundation in visual storytelling, hands-on experience solving real-world design challenges and a portfolio that prepares you for careers in a variety of industries.

Pacific’s health and exercise sciences major offers immersive learning experiences and innovative teaching methods. Students gain hands-on experience and learn to apply technology to real-world challenges in health and exercise.

Our distinguished alumnus Dave Brubeck ’42, put Pacific on the map with his excellence in jazz, and we continue this tradition. The major (composition or performance) will provide you with real-life skills for a career in jazz.

A degree in Marketing Management equips students with the skills to excel in various industries. By learning market research, data analysis, brand strategy, and digital marketing, graduates can effectively connect with consumers and drive business growth for both profit and non-profit organizations.

Pacific’s innovative Media Arts and Production program prepares you for a career in the constantly changing world of media arts. We help you develop storytelling and business skills so you can bring your stories to life. Take advantage of hands-on opportunities in performance, film and digital media productions, video game production and more.

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Music composition at University of the Pacific is a fully immersive and broad major which will position you well to navigate an ever-evolving landscape of music composition. Our alumni are attending top graduate programs and pursuing successful careers in music and media industries, or in academia.

This major (choral or instrumental) offers an academically challenging, performance-based core curriculum allowing you to obtain a degree and California teaching credential within four years. You will develop real-life teaching skills and expand your musicianship.

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.

Music Industry Studies degree at University of the Pacific merges practice and theory along with intensive, hands-on training and internships to succeed in the fast-paced environment of the 21st century music industry.

The Music Management degree at University of the Pacific prepares students for a wide variety of music careers where knowledge and understanding of music performance, repertoire, styles and history are valuable assets.

This adaptable major is designed to connect music to the liberal arts and sciences. It provides a breadth of study that can serve as excellent preparation for graduate study in music and flexibility in choosing a professional career in music.

Study the fundamental principles of your chosen instrument through a broad range of pedagogical approaches and with ample performance opportunities. Our faculty are professional musicians and educators experienced in all facets of performance.

Learn to use music interventions in a focused and concentrated manner to bring about healing and change, building on the inherent qualities of music to influence physical, emotional, cognitive and social responses.

A physics degree from Pacific opens the door to a wide range of careers from astrophysics and robotics to law and teaching. With personalized mentorship and access to cutting-edge research tools, you’ll gain the skills and experience to solve complex problems in any field.

About the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage Program

Set yourself up for success to become a highly skilled pharmacist by enrolling in the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage Program (BAAS) at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. In a program tailored specifically for first-time freshmen, Pre-Pharmacy Advantage students earn their PharmD degree to serve as compassionate, patient-centered pharmacists in as little as five years.

Studio art majors at Pacific build community through interdepartmental collaboration and develop professional portfolios through hands-on courses.

Pacific's interdisciplinary sustainability degree program cultivates skilled problem-solvers who are prepared to address pressing climate challenges. Leveraging the Central Valley's growing demand for sustainability experts, graduates emerge job-ready with in-demand skills and high compensation.

Pacific's minor in sustainability provides you with a deeper understanding of sustainability. If you're interested in working for transnational or development organizations, this interdisciplinary minor contains courses that can support your goals. This minor is open to all students regardless of major.

Pacific's theatre arts minor program features training in on-stage and backstage aspects of theatre, as well as performance and design courses for on-camera work. You can take courses from acting for stage and screen, to various design and tech (theater technology) courses, dramatic literature, theatre history and career management.

The writing minor is designed to give you a thorough overview and understanding of the field of English studies with broad coverage of literary periods and theories and a solid foundation in writing and argument.