College of Arts and Sciences

Division of Humanities

English
Languages and Literatures
Philosophy
Religion

Division of Natural Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Geosciences
Mathematics
Physics

Division of Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
History
Marriage and Family Therapy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology and Social Work

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Major Requirement: A major is a sequence of courses in one area, usually in one department. A major should be selected by the end of the sophomore year. The choice must be approved by the department chair (or in case of special academic programs, the program coordinator). Major requirements are specified in this catalog.

Recognized majors:

Anthropology Applied Physics Art Biology Chemistry Chinese Studies Classics Communication Computer Engineering Computer Science Economics Engineering Science (3-2) English Environmental French Geosciences German Global Studies History Individualized Study Mathematics Music Norwegian Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Scandinavian Area Studies Social Work Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Women's Studies

Not more than 44 semester hours earned in one department may be applied toward the bachelor's degree in the college.

College of Arts and Sciences Requirements
In addition to meeting the entrance requirement in foreign language (two years of high school language, one year of college language, or demonstrated equivalent proficiency), candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences (all BA, BS, BARec, BAPE [excluding BAPE with certification], and BSPE degrees) must meet Option I, II, or III below. Candidates for the BA in English, for the BA in Education with concentration in English, for the BA in Global Studies, for the BBA in International Business, and for election to the Areté Society must meet Option I.

1. Completion of one foreign language through the second year of college level. This option may also be met by completion of four years of high school study in one foreign language with grades of C or higher, or by satisfactory scores on a proficiency examination administered by the PLU Department of Languages and Literatures.
2. Completion of one foreign language other than that used to satisfy the foreign language entrance requirement through the first year of college level. This option may also be met by satisfactory scores on a proficiency examination administered by the PLU Department of Languages and Literatures.
3. Completion of 4 semester hours in history, literature, or language (at the 201 level, or at any level in a language other than that used to satisfy the foreign language entrance requirement) in addition to courses applied to the general university requirements, and 4 semester hours in symbolic logic, mathematics (courses numbered 100 or above), computer science, or statistics in addition to courses applied to the general university requirements. Courses used to satisfy either category of Option III of the College of Arts and Sciences requirement may not also be used to satisfy general university requirements.