22 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

As a Biology major at Fresno Pacific University, you'll cover a range of topics – like molecular biology, global ecosystems, human biology and the diversity of life – and study under professors whose specialization ranges from bacteria to insects, trees to fluid dynamics. 

The Pre-Health Sciences degree at Fresno Pacific University lays a foundation for you to enter careers across a broad spectrum of the health care industry.

As a Nursing major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll be equipped with the values, knowledge, and skills to improve health for all. Our program’s focus is on wellness and disease prevention, evidence-based nursing practice, servant leadership, and culturally relevant care. 

Social Welfare empowers individuals and their communities through meaningful relationships building a positive lasting effect on overall mental, physical and spiritual well-being. At Fresno Pacific University, you’ll explore the intersection of human development, government and society as you learn to integrate your field of study through faith and practice.

As a Pre-Health Sciences major at Fresno Pacific University, you'll prepare to take entrance exams such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) with courses like biology, chemistry, math and physics. You’ll learn from a Harvard-trained professor, and from professors whose specialization ranges from zoology to microbiology to entomology.

As a Kinesiology major at Fresno Pacific University, you'll cover a range of topics – from anatomy and nutrition to sports first aid and analysis of aquatics.

As a Music major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll not only learn to speak in notes, you’ll dive into the history behind music. Here, you’ll gain a lifelong appreciation for and participate in a rich variety of musical forms of expression. While studying music history, theory, technique and application, you’ll be equipped to become the musician you want to be.

As an English major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll deepen your understanding through literature, as well as learn to express your original thoughts and insights through writing and speech.

The Liberal Studies degree at Fresno Pacific University is especially designed to prepare you for teaching at the elementary school level. Regardless of the concentration in science or in Spanish, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge required to enter a multiple subject teacher credential program.

As a Social Work major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll encounter a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on training that will prepare you to address the needs in your community. Travel to  the state legislature to lobby or explore theories of juvenile delinquency and justice.

As a Business Administration major at Fresno Pacific University, you will choose from one of four options to gain the foundational skills you need whether your goal is to lead a non-profit organization, become a CPA or inherit a family business.

As a Studio Art major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll be exposed to the contemporary practice, visual culture theory and historical perspectives of the visual arts.

As an Environmental Studies degree at Fresno Pacific University, you'll engage in environmentally-focused coursework taught by faculty with expertise ranging from ecology to zoology, and gain broad scientific training for a range of fields or to pursue graduate study.

As a Criminology major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll learn how anthropology, sociology, and economics inform how we view crime. Coursework taught by faculty with global work experience, includes research projects and internship opportunities that will give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.

Christian ministry is living out the Gospel. With the Christian Ministry and Leadership at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll gain both biblical knowledge and practical skills for ministry – whether that’s in a church, parachurch or nonprofit organization

What is possible when you delve into the fundamentals of life? Fresno Pacific University offers a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Through the study of biology, you’ll learn to appreciate the complexity of life.

As an Environmental Science major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll be prepared for a life of environmental service within the global ecological community.

As a Psychology major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll examine people from scientific, religious, philosophical, physiological and socio-cultural perspectives.

As a Communication major at Fresno Pacific University, you'll take classes from faculty with wide ranging expertise—including performance, writing, film and media studies—and apply your knowledge with a required internship. Through the focused study of communication, you’ll learn to craft your own story, while learning to listen to others.

As a History major at Fresno Pacific University, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ancient, medieval and modern world through primary sources and in-depth seminars.