12 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Child Development program at California Polytechnic State University focuses on the period of physical, cognitive and social growth from conception through emerging adulthood.

The Comparative Ethnic Studies program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the interdisciplinary study of the differences between people — mainly race, ethnicity and nation, but also sexuality, gender and other factors — and how these differences shape the way people interact.

The Graphic Communication program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study of how we convey meaning through visual design. This includes the creation, production, management and distribution of advertising, marketing, websites, mobile apps, books, packaging and other media in printed and digital form.

The Sociology program at California Polytechnic State University offers courses that engage with the complexity and diversity of the world’s people — both their problems and their efforts to affect change.  Classes range from micro-level interactions among individuals and family units to issues shaping the global political economy.

The Political Science program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study and analysis of government, politics, law and policy.

Graduates of the Agricultural Communication program at California Polytechnic State University are marketing and communications professionals who develop and share stories with a focus on various aspects of the agricultural industry including agriculture, animals, food and the environment.

The Psychology program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in depth look at the study of cognition, behavior and emotion and the relationships between these factors within both global and multicultural contexts.

This International Strategy and Security course from California Polytechnic State University  focuses on strategic studies across national, international and maritime domains with emphasis on energy, environmental issues and global security challenges.

The Economics program at California Polytechnic State University provides a firm grounding in modern theories and teaches you to apply quantitative data, empirical research, and independent thought to economic and public policy's most engaging problems.

The Anthropology and Geography program at California Polytechnic State University provides an in-depth knowledge of ecology and the historical place of humans around the globe.

The Communication Studies program at California Polytechnic State University draws from humanities and the social sciences. Course topics range from rhetoric and media effects to organizational, interpersonal and intercultural communication.

In this Spanish program from California Polytechnic State University, you will develop written and spoken fluency in Spanish, as well as gain perspective on the cultural and history of the Spanish speaking world.