Academics Now
Academic Excellence Acknowledged: Annual Awards Colloquy Honors Faculty and Students
On Thursday, May 17, Tammy McGuire, professor of communication, and Asher Raboy, resident artist teaching in the department of music headed to the platform of the PUC Church, taking the steps two at a time.
Half-Price Tuition & Housing: PUC Offers Summer Classes
Summer classes last only 2-3 weeks, including full-year sequences for pre-med and pre-dent courses such as Biological Foundations and General Chemistry. Pre-nursing courses such as Human Anatomy and General Microbiology are also available during the summer.
Life is About Balance: PUC's Pre-Professional Club Provides Meaningful Connections
For years, Pacific Union College has maintained a medical and dental school acceptance rate well above the national average. The five-year average dental school acceptance rate at PUC is 65 percent, and for medical school this goes up to 68 percent.
Academics
Degrees & Programs
Pacific Union College offers a broad selection of bachelor's and associate degrees as well as many pre-professional programs, minors, credentials, and a Master of Education degree. This complete listing of programs by department includes PDF files of the program guide-sheets.
General Guidesheets |
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| Summary of General Education Requirements, B.S. Degree | Download | ||
| Summary of General Education Requirements, B.A. Degree | Download | ||
| Summary of General Education Requirements, B.B.A. Degree | Download | ||
| Summary of General Education Requirements, B.F.A. Degree | Download | ||
| Summary of General Education Requirements, Nursing Degrees | Download | ||
| Summary of General Education Requirements, A.S. Degree | Download | ||
| Honors Program | Download | ||
| Information for Undeclared Majors | Download | ||
Aviation |
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| Major in Aviation, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Aviation, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Aviation | Download | ||
Biology |
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| Major in Biology, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Biology, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Biotechnology: B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Environmental Studies, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Biology | Download | ||
| Minor in Environmental Studies | Download | ||
Business Administration |
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| Emphasis in Accounting, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Emphasis in Finance, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Emphasis in Healthcare Management, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Emphasis in International Business, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Emphasis in Management, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Emphasis in Marketing, B.B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Business Administration, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Business Administration, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Computer Information Systems, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Management for Medical Professionals, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Business Administration | Download | ||
| Master of Business Administration, M.B.A. | Download | ||
Chemistry |
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| Major in Chemistry, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Chemistry, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Biochemistry, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Chemistry | Download | ||
Communication |
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| Major in Communication, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Communication, Communication Studies Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Communication, Marketing Communications Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Communication, Multimedia Journalism Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Health Communication, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Communication | Download | ||
| Minor in PR/Journalism | Download | ||
Computer Information Systems |
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| Major in Computer Information Systems, B.S. | Download | ||
Education |
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| Major in Early Childhood Education, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Early Childhood Education, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Liberal Studies, B.S. | Download | ||
| Elementary Teaching Credential, Non-Degree Program | Download | ||
| Elementary Teaching Credential, Master of Arts in Teaching | Download | ||
| Secondary Teaching Credential, Non-Degree Program | Download | ||
| Secondary Teaching Credential, Master of Arts in Teaching | Download | ||
| Master of Education, M.Ed. | Download | ||
| Minor in Early Childhood Education | Download | ||
Emergency Services |
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| Major in Emergency Services, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Emergency Management, B.S. | Download | ||
English |
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| Major in English, British and American Literature Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in English, English Education Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in English, Writing Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Minor in Writing | Download | ||
| Minor in English | Download | ||
Exercise Science |
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| Major in Physical Education, Teacher Education Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Exercise Science, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Physical Education | Download | ||
History |
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| Major in History, American History Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in History, European History Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Social Studies, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in History, Political Studies and Ethics, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in History | Download | ||
Mathematics |
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| Major in Mathematics, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Biomathematics, B.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Mathematics | Download | ||
Music |
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| Major in Music, A.S. Degree | Download | ||
| Major in Music, B.S. Degree | Download | ||
| Major in Music: Composition Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Music: K-12 Teacher Training Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Music: Performance Emphasis, B.S. | Download | ||
Nursing and Health Sciences |
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| Major in Emergency Services, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Emergency Management, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Health Sciences, A.S. | Download | ||
| Pre-Nursing for Admission to the Nursing Program at PUC | Download | ||
| Major in Nursing, A.S. and B.S.N. Degrees (2-Step Program) | Download | ||
| Major in Nursing, B.S.N. Degree (For Registered Nurses only) | Download | ||
Physics & Engineering |
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| Major in Biophysics, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Physics, B.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Engineering, A.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Physics | Download | ||
Pre-Professional |
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| Pre-Art Therapy | Download | ||
| Pre-Dental Hygiene, B.S., for Admission to Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Dentistry, D.D.S., for Admission to Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Professional Curriculum: Law | Download | ||
| Pre-Medicine for Admission to Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Professional Curriculum: Optometry | Download | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy for Admission to Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Public Health for Admission to Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine for Admission to UC Davis | Download | ||
Pre-Professional Allied Health |
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| Pre-Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology (A.S.) for Loma Linda Univ. | Download | ||
| Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.) for Loma Linda Univ. | Download | ||
| Pre-Communication Sciences (B.S.) for Loma Linda Univ. | Download | ||
| Pre-Cytotechnology (B.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S., for Loma Linda Univ. | Download | ||
| Pre-Health Information Administration, B.S., for Loma Linda Univ. | Download | ||
| Pre-Medical Radiography (A.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Nuclear Medicine (B.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics (B.S. or M.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Orthotics & Prosthetics (M.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Pathologists’ Assistant (M.H.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant (M.P.A.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Radiation Sciences (B.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
| Pre-Respiratory Care (B.S.) for Loma Linda University | Download | ||
Psychology & Social Work |
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| Major in Psychology: B.A. or B.S. Degree | Download | ||
| Major in Social Work, B.S.W. | Download | ||
| Minor in Psychology | Download | ||
Theology |
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| Major in Theology, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Religion, Biblical Studies Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Religion, Health Professions Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Religion, Mission Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Minor in Applied Christianity | Download | ||
| Minor in Biblical Languages | Download | ||
| Minor in Biblical Studies | Download | ||
| Minor in Religious Studies | Download | ||
| Minor in Seventh-day Adventist Studies | Download | ||
| Minor in Theological Studies | Download | ||
Visual Arts |
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| Major in Film, B.F.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Fine Art, B.F.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Graphic Design, B.F.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Photography, B.F.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Art, Fine Art Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Art, Photography Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Design, Graphic Design Emphasis, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Film, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Art, Photography Emphasis, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Design, Graphic Design Emphasis, A.S. | Download | ||
| Major in Film, A.S. | Download | ||
| Minor in Art History | Download | ||
| Minor in Art | Download | ||
| Minor in Film | Download | ||
| Minor in Graphic Design | Download | ||
| Minor in Photography | Download | ||
World Languages & Cultures |
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| Major in Spanish Studies, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in Arabic, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in French, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in German, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in Italian, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in Portuguese, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Language and Culture Studies, Emphasis in Spanish, B.A. | Download | ||
| Major in Global Development Studies, B.A. or B.S. | Download | ||
| Emphases for the Major in Global Development Studies, B.A. or B.S. | Download | ||