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2014–15 Undergraduate Catalog

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GENERAL INFORMATION
	About SPU
	Admissions
	Costs and Financial Aid
	Student Life
	Academic Policies and Procedures
	Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
	Academic Program
	Undergraduate Majors
	Course Descriptions
	Time Schedule

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
	College of Arts and Sciences
	School of Business and Economics
	School of Education
	School of Health Sciences
	School of Psychology, Family and Community
	School of Theology

APPENDIXES
	Faculty
	Board of Trustees
	Administration
	University Calendar
	Campus Map (PDF)
	NonDiscrimination Policy
	Application Materials

	SEARCH

Academic Program

The Academic Program

Academic Structure

The Common Curriculum

Visit/Transfer Program

How to Read Catalog Course Information

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Scholarship Informed by Faith
The clear Christian commitment of Seattle Pacific University has remained the same since 1891. The institution continues to believe that the finest education is informed by Christian faith.

As a university, Seattle Pacific has a mission of intellectual inquiry. Believing that the Christian faith calls it to excellence � both intellectually and spiritually � the University actively strives to provide the highest quality education available. In keeping with this, academic freedom and integrity are highly prized.

What does this mean to students? It means that they are taught by professors who approach their discipline from a Christian perspective. But students are not told what to believe. Instead, through the educational process of inquiry, discussion, and experience, they are encouraged to develop a mature, personal faith.

Students are challenged at SPU. And the University seeks to create an environment that balances freedom and support as they grapple with difficult questions. The goal is to help students emerge with an even deeper Christian conviction and a desire for Christian leadership and service.

Academic Structure

College of Arts and Sciences
	Division of Fine Arts
			Art Music Theatre
	Division of Humanities
			Communication and Journalism English Foreign Languages and Literatures Philosophy
	Division of Science and Engineering
			Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Physics Pre-Professional Programs
	Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
			Family and Consumer Sciences History Health and Human Performance Political Science Sociology
	Interdisciplinary
			General Studies Major Interdisciplinary Courses Professional Studies Major Student-Designed Majors
School of Business and Economics
		Accounting Business Administration Economics Professional Development

School of Education
		Elementary Certification Secondary Certification Special Education Center for Professional Education

School of Health Sciences
		Nursing

School of Psychology, Family, and Community
		Psychology

School of Theology
		Christian Theology

Special Programs
		Summer School Distance Learning

Graduate Studies Graduate programs at Seattle Pacific University emphasize competence and character through academic excellence, theoretical and applied research, and service to the community. Academic policies related to graduate programs are under the purview of the faculty Curriculum Committee.
Degrees Offered
College of Arts and Sciences
	Creative Writing (MFA) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: TESOL (MA) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: TESOL (MA) with K-12 Certification

School of Business and Economics
	Business Administration (MBA) Information Systems Management (MS-ISM) Social and Sustainable Management (MA)

School of Education
	Alternative Routes to Certification (ARC/MAT) Counselor Education (PhD) Teacher Leadership (MEd) Education, Doctorate (PhD) Education, Doctorate (EdD) Educational Leadership (MEd) Literacy (MEd) Literacy (MEd) with K-12 Certification Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) School Counseling (MEd) Teaching Math and Science (MTMS) Certification Programs Executive Leadership with Program Administrator Certification Executive Leadership with Specialization Principal Certification Program Administrator Certification School Counseling Certification (Educational Staff Associate Certification) Superintendent Certification

School of Health Sciences
	Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator Certificate (Post-Bac/Post-Master's) ARNP Certification (Post-Master's)

School of Psychology, Family, and Community
	Clinical Psychology (PhD) Marriage and Family Therapy (MS) Medical Family Therapy Certificate Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA and PhD)

Seattle Pacific Seminary
	Theology (MA) Divinity (MDiv) Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies

Dual Degree Programs
	Divinity (MDiv) / Business Administration (MBA) Divinity (MDiv) / Marriage and Family Therapy (MS) Theology (MA) / Business Administration (MBA) Theology (MA) / Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)

For further information on graduate programs, visit the Graduate Center website.

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