Academics

Academics

Undergraduate research goes viral

“I am a firm believer that undergraduates can do advanced scientific research,” says a biology professor about a joint study that received national attention.

Faith

Faith

Rooted in Christ

Faculty and staff reflect on the question “What does it mean to trust in Christ?” based on this year’s campus theme, Jeremiah 17:7-8.

Seattle

Seattle

Every. Season. Outside.

Students enjoy all the abundant outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest, no matter the weather!

Degrees & Programs

Seattle Pacific is recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its full range of undergraduate and graduate programs and its commitment to groundbreaking research.

Area of Study Title
Graduate Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching (AMAT)
Graduate AMAT-Online
Minor Accounting Minor
Graduate Accelerated Master in Teaching Math and Science (AMTMS)
Graduate AMTMS-Online
Major Accounting (BA)
Minor Apparel Design and Merchandising Minor
Major Apparel Design (BA) Fashion
Major Apparel Merchandising (BA) Fashion
Major Applied Human Biology (BS) Biomechanics
Minor Appropriate and Sustainable Engineering Minor
Major Art: Emphasis in Photography (BA)
Major Art: Emphasis in Studio Arts (BA)
Major Art: Emphasis in Visual Arts (BA)
Minor Art History and Visual Studies Minor
Minor Art Minor in Studio: 2-D Media
Minor Art Minor in Studio: 3-D Media Sculpture
Minor Art Minor in Studio: Digital Media
Minor Asian Studies Minor
Major Biochemistry (BS)
Minor Bioethics and Humanities Minor
Major Biology (BA)
Major Biology (BS)
Minor Biology Minor
Major Business Administration: Economics (BA)
Major Business Administration: Finance (BA)
Major Business Administration: General Track (BA)
Major Business Administration: Information Systems (BA)
Major Business Administration: International Business (BA)
Major Business Administration: Management (BA)
Major Business Administration: Marketing (BA)
Minor Business Administration Minor
Major Business Administration: Public Policy (BA)
Major Business Administration: Social Enterprise (BA)
Minor Chemistry Minor
Minor Christian Discipleship Minor
Minor Christian Scripture Minor
Minor Classics Minor World Civilizations
Graduate Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Major Communication Studies (BA)
Minor Communication Minor
Minor Computer Engineering Minor
Major Computer Science (BA)
Major Computer Science (BS)
Minor Computer Science Minor
Minor Costume Design Minor
Graduate MA in Management with an emphasis in Cybersecurity
Minor Data Analytics Minor
Graduate Digital Education Leadership (MEd)
Graduate Divinity (MDiv)
Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Baccalaureate/Post-Master's)
Major Early Childhood Education with P-3 Certification (BA)
Major Early Childhood Education: No Certification (BA)
Major Ecology (BS) Environmental Studies
Major Economics: Business Analysis (BA)
Major Economics: Development Economics (BA)
Major Economics: Financial Economics (BA)
Major Economics: General Track (BA)
Minor Economics Minor
Major Economics: Public Policy (BA)
Minor Ecotheology Minor
Graduate Educational Leadership (MEd)
Graduate Education, Doctorate (EdD)
Graduate Education, Doctorate (PhD)
Major Electrical Engineering (BS)
Minor Electrical Engineering Minor
Major Elementary Education
Major English: Creative Writing Concentration (BA)
Minor English Creative Writing Minor
Major English: Literature Concentration (BA)
Minor English Literature Minor
Minor English Professional Writing Minor
Minor Entrepreneurship Minor
Major Exercise Science (BS) Kinesiology
Minor Exercise Science Minor Kinesiology
Minor Film Studies Minor
Minor Food & Nutritional Sciences Minor Nutrition, Culinary Studies
Minor Francophone Studies Minor French
Major General Engineering (BS)
Major General Studies
Graduate Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies
Minor History Minor
Minor History: Museum Studies Minor
Major Honors Liberal Arts Major
Minor Honors Liberal Arts Minor
Graduate Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA and PhD)
Minor Information Studies Minor: Art Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Art History and Visual Studies Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Communication Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Computer Science Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: General Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: History Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Philosophy Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Political Science Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Theology Emphasis
Minor Information Studies Minor: Visual Communication Emphasis
Minor Interactive Computing & Art Minor
Minor Journalism Minor
Minor Leadership Studies Minor
Graduate MA Asian American Ministry
Graduate MA Business and Applied Theology
Graduate MA Christian Leadership
Graduate MA Christian Scripture
Graduate MA Christian Studies
Graduate MA Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies
Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)
Graduate Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Graduate Master of Science in Data Analytics in Business (MS-DAB) data analytics, business, ms, master of science
Minor Math Minor
Major Mechanical Engineering
Minor Mechanical Engineering Minor
Graduate Medical Family Therapy Certificate
Minor Music and Worship Arts Minor
Major Music: Research (BA)
Major Music: Composition (BA)
Major Music: Performance (BA)
Major Music: Music Production (BA)
Minor Music Minor
Major Nursing (BS)
Graduate Nursing (MSN)
Program P-12 Visual Art Certification Requirements Education certification
Minor Philosophy Minor
Minor Physics Minor
Major Physiology (BS)
Major Political Science: General Track (BA)
Major Political Science: International Affairs Track (BA)
Minor Political Science Minor
Major Political Science: Public Policy and Law Track (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Applied Economics (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Financial Economics (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: International Affairs (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Law (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Philosophy (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Public Administration (BA)
Major Politics, Philosophy & Economics: Social Enterprise (BA)
Program Pre-Law
Program Pre-Professional Health Sciences Pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, etc.
Graduate Principal Certificate
Major Professional Studies Applied Sciences-Transfer, technical degree, professional degree, liberal arts
Graduate Program Administrator Certificate
Major Psychology BA: Animal Behavior Track
Major Psychology BA: Clinical-Counseling Psychology Track
Major Psychology BA: Community Psychology & Behavioral Health Track
Major Psychology BA: Cross-Cultural Track
Major Psychology BA: Data Analytics Track
Major Psychology BA: Developmental Psychology Track
Major Psychology BA: Psychological Science Track
Major Psychology BA: Social-Personality Psychology Track
Major Psychology BA: Sports Psychology Track
Major Psychology BS: Animal Behavior Track
Major Psychology BS: Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience Track
Major Psychology BS: Psychological Science Track
Minor Psychology Minor
Graduate School Executive Leadership
Program School of Education Certification Programs
Program Secondary Certification Secondary Education
Major Sociology (BA)
Minor Sociology Minor
Major Student-Designed Major
Graduate Superintendent Certificate
Major Teacher Certification
Minor Theatre Minor
Minor Theological Studies Minor Religious Studies
Major Visual Communication (BA) Graphic Design, Web Design
Minor Women’s Studies Minor
Minor Worship Arts Leadership Minor
Minor Youth Ministry Minor
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Our distinctives
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20

Average undergraduate class size

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53%

Undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups

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89%

Bachelor recipients employed or in graduate school one year after graduation

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12:1

Student-faculty ratio

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2,261

Total enrollment

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98%

Undergraduates who receive financial aid

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20+

SPU partner or faculty-led study abroad programs

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12

NCAA Division II sports teams