Undergraduate Programs

The University of the Pacific's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a 128-hour, four-year program designed to prepare students for diverse accounting careers and CPA licensure through comprehensive study of all functional accounting areas and essential business skills.

The Anthropology Minor is designed to allow students with an interest in Anthropology the opportunity to combine a generalized sequence of courses into a program. An Anthropology Minor broadens a student’s major field of study by exposing the student to the diverse ways of life of people around the globe. Students who complete the Anthropology Minor have a greater knowledge of the theories, concepts, and methods used by Anthropologists in the study of human cultures, past and present.

The applied mathematics major is designed for students who are interested in applying their mathematics skills to problems in the real world, for example, in engineering. Our students graduate with a passion for mathematics and learning and are able to apply the problem-solving skills learned in the classroom to the world around them.

The minor in Applied Mathematics was developed to provide training in mathematical techniques and computational methods.

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.

The BS Biochemistry program follows national guidelines and is aligned with pre-requisites for professional schools.

Pacific is one of the first universities in the country to offer an undergraduate degree in Bioengineering. As a bioengineering major, you can explore biomechanical, bioelectrical, biotransport and biomaterial topics. The department has a specialized pathway that supports pre-health and pre-medical students as they complete admission requirements to professional programs.

Pacific offers flexible programs that prepare you to pursue careers or advanced degrees in the areas of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, biochemistry, botany, microbiology, physiology or zoology. Our department also prepares pre-professional students for entry into Pacific 's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

With a business degree in business analytics, you'll become a skilled data professional. You'll master essential techniques for managing and organizing large datasets, delve into the theoretical foundations of data analysis, and gain hands-on experience with advanced analytics tools.

The chemistry program offers a variety of exciting and future-oriented research topics, from organic synthesis, biochemistry, theoretical chemistry to physical chemistry and spectroscopy. When you earn a chemistry degree at Pacific, you can expect training in practical laboratory skills, which give you a competitive edge as you enter the workplace or pursue graduate degrees.

Pacific's civil engineering degree program is recognized for its practical curriculum, high academic standards and student-centered emphasis. As a civil engineer, your work will be vital in shaping our world, ensuring we have safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure.

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 computer engineering degree program blends hardware and software, preparing you for a rewarding career in technology.

The computer science degree program trains innovators to design software that shapes our world. From creative apps to complex algorithms and immersive VR experiences, our graduates are at the forefront of technological advancement.

Computing technology is an integral part of many aspects of modern life, including business and research. The computer science minor provides you with a fundamental understanding of computers and computer applications to help you make the best use of computing in whatever career you choose.

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.

Pacific's data science degree program is designed to equip you with a solid foundation in data analysis, machine learning and statistical modeling. You'll learn to extract valuable insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and apply your skills to real-world problems, propelling your career forward in the rapidly growing field of data science.

The data science minor provides you with tools to understand the foundations of data—how it is managed and how to uncover insights from raw information. Data science is recognized as one of the best jobs in America.

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.

An economics degree from University of the Pacific equips you with the theoretical understanding and analytical skills for diverse career paths, emphasizing real-world applications and leadership. You'll gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and our student-run consulting group, leading to strong earning potential and a promising job market.

Website Summary Explore the dynamic world of electrical engineering at Pacific. As a student, you'll delve into cutting-edge topics like communication systems, energy conversion and digital signal processing. With a strong foundation and personalized curriculum, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Pacific's engineering management program equips you with AI coding skills and leadership abilities for global success. The flexible curriculum offers various concentrations and electives, preparing you for diverse career paths.

The Minor in engineering Management is designed for students completing an engineering degree who desire an understanding of management skills.

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.

The minor in Ethnic Studies is a set of courses that address the impact of race, culture, class, gender, and sexuality in shaping our experience.

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

University of the Pacific’s finance degree is designed to give you a solid theoretical and practical understanding of the industry. You’ll be taught by passionate faculty members, connect with successful alumni, gain real experience in an internship and put your skills into practice by helping manage the Student Investment Fund.

University of the Pacific offers a minor in gender studies for students interested in how gender intersects with definitions of nationality, race, ethnicity and class.

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The Bachelor of Arts in general studies is a degree completion program at Benerd College designed for working professionals who want to advance into the teaching profession or obtain a BA in General Studies. 

If you want to protect society, explore the Earth, understand the environment, work in your community or around the world, consider Pacific’s geological and environmental sciences degrees. We emphasize active, hands-on, field-oriented approaches to the study of the Earth.

Our graphic design program helps you develop your artistic talent to build a rewarding career in print, digital or a mix of both. When you earn a BFA from Pacific, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience doing real-world projects in business and nonprofit settings through our connections in northern California.

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.

Pacific’s BS in Healthcare Administration & Leadership provides an opportunity for working adults with some college to return to school and finish their bachelor’s degree.

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.

The hospitality industry is full of rewarding opportunities, from managing hotels and resorts to planning unforgettable events. Pacific’s new BSBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management will prepare you to lead in this fast-paced, people-focused field. You'll build a strong business foundation and gain hands-on experience in hospitality, leadership and service.

In the human performance concentration of the Health and Exercise Sciences major, you will study the mechanics of human movement and how they impact our health and wellbeing.

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.

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.

The minor in Latin American Studies at University of the Pacific is an interdisciplinary study of Latin America and Latinx culture, history, politics and social conditions.

University of the Pacific’s management and human resources degree will prepare you for the rapidly evolving workplace. In this program, you’ll learn business fundamentals alongside the core skill sets of workforce management and development. Get hands on with your education through an internship, student club opportunities and classes that teach by doing.

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 mathematics program help you to refine your knowledge and use of mathematics content, teamwork, mathematical modeling and technology. Courses are intended to give you a competitive edge when you enter the job market. Dedicated professors help you develop your mathematical reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills.

Pacific's mechanical engineering degree program equips students with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in machine design, product development, environmental control and robotics. The School of Engineering and Computer Science also offers a five-year dual-degree program that allows students to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in mechanical engineering.

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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The Modern Languages and Literature program offers majors and minors in Spanish, French, Chinese, and Japanese, and additional language courses in German. Double majors across disciplines are encouraged. Our graduates succeed in careers in translation, interpreting, business, international relations, law, education, health professions, technology and finance.

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.

The Accelerated Bachelor's Degree Completion in Organizational Leadership prepares students for leadership positions; it also ensures students develop the skills to successfully implement change in organizations. Courses focus on leadership development, project management, communication, public relations, conflict management, and social psychology.

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.

Discover your future in the pharmaceutical industry. Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy's new BS degree program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in this dynamic and growing field.

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.

Physics stimulates its students' curiosity about the fundamental workings of the universe from entangled photons to supernovae in distant galaxies. It is a very flexible degree—you can work anywhere there are difficult problems to solve.

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). 

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

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.

Pacific’s product design and entrepreneurship degree will teach you how to bring your ideas to life through interdisciplinary coursework, pulling together technical skills and business education. You’ll complete a capstone project before graduating, showcasing your abilities to employers as you enter the job market.

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.

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.

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.

A unique opportunity for students who have special academic or career objectives not directly met by existing majors is the “self-designed’’ major.

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.

Speech-language pathology is a professional program of habilitative and rehabilitative services that leads to occupations involved with persons with communication disorders. Speech-language pathologists work with people of all ages and are prepared to evaluate speech and language problems.

Prepare for a thriving career in the dynamic sports industry with the Eberhardt School of Business' sport management and analytics degree, a program built on industry best practices, accreditation standards and innovative faculty research.

Pacific's structural engineering minor provides additional knowledge in structural or geotechnical 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.

Our broad art program provides you with options in the art field and provides a strong interdisciplinary education so you can develop a professional-level portfolio. With a BFA from Pacific, you will develop the skills necessary to be a practicing artist who thinks critically, communicates effectively and acts responsibly in our global society.

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.

Earn your teaching credential with a Minor in Education. The Teaching Professions minor prepares future teachers to move beyond the fundamentals of a subject and develop skills through coursework and experiential learning. 

The minor in technological innovation and entrepreneurship is designed to develop entrepreneurial mindsets and prepare students for modern multi-disciplinary workplaces. With this minor, you'll learn to integrate the unique needs of scientific and engineering research with business. This interdisciplinary minor is open to all students regardless of major.

A Minor in Technology is designed to complement a non-engineering degree by adding some exposure to the elements to technology that are shaping the 21st Century.

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.