College of Applied and Natural Sciences

  • Three SPU students wearing white lab coats, protective goggles, and blue exam gloves work together in a lab.

    SPU’s biology programs emphasize undergraduate research opportunities with faculty, giving you a competitive edge.

SPU’s College of Applied and Natural Sciences invites students to explore the connection between faith and science in its renowned academic offerings such as nursing, psychology, and pre-professional health programs while preparing students for future vocations.

Division of Health and Behavioral Science

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Undergraduate Programs
Exercise Science (BS)
Psychology (BA) | Psychology (BS)
Exercise Science minor | Psychology minor

Lydia Green Nursing Program
Nursing (BSN)

Graduate Programs
Clinical Psychology (PhD) | Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PhD)
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (MA) | Marriage and Family Therapy (MS) 
Medical Family Therapy Certificate | Research Psychology (MS)

 

Division of Natural Sciences

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Undergraduate Programs
Applied Human Biology (BS) | Biology (BA)
Biology (BS) | Ecology (BS) | Physiology (BS) 
Biology minor | Bioethics and Humanities minor
Ecotheology minor | Pre-Professional Health Sciences