Jump to navigation Section Menu College of Arts & Sciences College The Pacific University College of Arts & Sciences offers a suite of undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as pre-professional tracks. The academic curriculum is complemented with a multitude of opportunities for hands-on learning, including study abroad courses, civic engagement and volunteer opportunities, and research alongside professors. Our students thrive in an environment rich with diversity and are active participants in many of our centers, including the Center for a Sustainable Society and the Center for Peace and Spirituality. A large percent of our undergraduate students also enjoy participation in athletics. The undergraduate experience is personal, life changing, and creates a pathway to graduate school, careers and life. Academic support is plentiful and includes resources such as the Advising Center as well as Tutoring and Learning Center. Every program within the College of Arts & Sciences provides a rich combination of broad and deep learning that prepares students for any path they may choose, from graduate school to a wealth of careers in law, medicine, business, the arts, community service and more. In addition to a suite of undergraduate programs, the Pacific University College of Arts & Sciences offers graduate programs: a low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program and a Master of Social Work Program. Headlines Zapotec Weaving in the Pacific Northwest | Cawein Gallery Exhibit The Cawein Gallery of Art presents an exciting exhibition of vibrant weaving by the Bautistas. Meet the artists at an opening reception at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. The Bautista exhibition is showing through Thursday, Dec. 9. read full story Pacific MFA Mapmakers Alumni Institute | Featuring Catherine-Esther Cowie '20, Kazim Ali, Allisa Cherry '21, & Aviya Kushner Pacific MFA Mapmakers Alumni Institute | Featuring Catherine-Esther Cowie '20, Kazim Ali, Allisa Cherry '21, & Aviya Kushner read full story Students Take to the Stage for Fall 2021 Dance and Music Performances The Autumn Choreographers Concert and Jazz Nite are approaching. Get your tickets now for in person and virtual performances! read full story arts & sciences Upcoming Events DEC 8 Radical Rest & Play 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Washburne Patio (South) DEC 8 Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Special: MSW & Advanced Standing Info Meeting 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 Online DEC 23 Winter Break (University Holiday) All Day | Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 to All Day | Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 JAN 15 Spring 2022 Graduation Applications Due All Day | Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 arts & sciences Academic Programs College of Arts & Sciences Majors & Minors Master of Fine Arts in Writing (MFA) Master of Social Work (MSW) College of Business Majors & Minors Master of Business Administration (MBA) College of Education Majors & Minors Teaching & English Language Learning (BEd) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) Master of Education (MEd) Visual Function in Learning (MEd) Speech-Language Pathology (MS) Communication Sciences & Disorders (Post-Bacc) College of Health Professions Applied Psychology (MA) Athletic Training (MS) Audiology (AuD) Clinical Psychology (PhD) Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Dental Hygiene (BS) Education & Leadership (PhD) Health Science (BHS) Healthcare Science (DHSc) Medical Science (DMSc) Occupational Therapy (OTD) Pharmacy (PharmD) Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS) Physical Therapy (DPT) Physician Assistant Studies (MS) College of Optometry Optometry (OD) Applied Vision Science (BAVS) Visual Science (BS) Vision Science (MS) Vision Science (PhD) Visual Function in Learning (MEd) Continuing Education Education Health Professions Optometry 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-352-6151 Contact Us HELPFUL INFORMATION Campuses & Locations Careers Newsroom Online Tools Emergency Information Policies & Forms Non-Discrimination Statement SUPPORT AT PACIFIC Copyright © Pacific University all rights reserved Legal Disclaimers ALSO OF INTEREST Universities In Oregon Colleges Education & Learning Major