Program Overview

Pacific Lutheran University Programs

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers various majors and minors, including:
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Children's Literature and Culture
  • Chinese Studies Program
  • Classics
  • Communication and Theatre
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education and Kinesiology
  • Engineering Dual-Degree Program
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geosciences
  • Global Education Opportunities
  • Global Studies
  • History
  • Holocaust and Genocide Studies
  • Humanities, Division of
  • Individualized Major
  • International Honors Program
  • Kinesiology
  • Languages and Literatures
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences, Division of
  • Nursing, School of
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Politics & Government
  • Pre-Professional Studies
  • Psychology
  • Publishing and Printing Arts
  • Religion
  • Social Sciences, Division of
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Statistics
  • Women's and Gender Studies
  • Writing
• The School of Business offers programs in business administration.
• The School of Education and Kinesiology offers programs in education and kinesiology.
• The School of Nursing offers programs in nursing.

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.)
• Master of Arts – Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.)
• Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.)
• Master of Science in Marketing Research (M.S.M.R.)
• Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
• Doctor in Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
• Dual Master's (M.S.N. and M.B.A.)

International Honors Program

The International Honors Program is a comprehensive program that includes:

• Origins of the Modern World - H1
  • IHON 111: Origins, Ideas, and Encounters - H1
  • IHON 112: Liberty, Power, and Imagination - H1
• 200-Level Courses - H2
  • IHON 253: Gender, Sexuality and Culture - H2
  • IHON 257: The Human Experience - H2
  • IHON 258: Self, Culture, and Society - H2
  • IHON 259: The Natural World - H2
  • IHON 260: The Arts in Society - H2
• 300-Level Courses - H3
  • IHON 328: Exploring Justice - H3, GE
  • IHON 329: Public Thinking - H3

Admission Criteria

Admission to the university is based on various criteria, including academic performance, test scores, and personal statements.

Tuition and Fees

The university provides information on tuition, fees, and payment options.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The university offers various forms of financial aid and scholarships to students, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional studies.

Academic Policies and Procedures

The university has established policies and procedures for academic matters, including grading, attendance, and academic integrity.

Student Life and Campus Resources

The university provides various resources and services to support student life, including housing, dining, health services, and campus activities.