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Archaeologists examine, recover, and preserve evidence and artifacts from past human cultures. They connect artifacts with information about historic environments to learn about the experiences, customs, and living habits of people in earlier civilizations.

Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience is housed within the Department of Psychology but is distinctly interdisciplinary. Required courses are taught by faculty in both Psychology and Biology Departments. It emphasizes the biological correlates of behavior, and it is designed for students who plan to go on to postgraduate work or go into the professional application of the health sciences.

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Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication is a diverse academic discipline. Originating from the Aristotelian tradition which stressed oral communication skills, most current Communication programs offer much more-the development of written communication skills, studies in Media, Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, analysis of Media Effects, Popular Culture, and Rhetoric.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Strategic Communication

Our Bachelor of Arts in Design: Graphic Design degree offers a design-focused path that empowers students to explore a wide range of courses, including typography, UX and UI design, graphic design for print and web development. As part of their journey, students have the opportunity to delve into electives like motion graphics, animation, and 3D modeling.

Bachelor of Arts in Design: Graphic Design

English studies are designed to increase both critical thinking and effective writing skills, and to develop a sense of literary context and connectivity. Through the creative writing emphasis, students can explore different writing styles and forms, develop a sense of literary community through workshops, and even get their work published.

Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing

A BA degree in English: Writing at La Sierra University exposes you to a wide range of writing styles and forms, including memoir and short story. Our immersive workshop sessions provide a platform for you to engage with our dynamic literary community, where countless opportunities await for you to showcase your work and achieve publication. Immerse yourself in our vibrant environment and unlock the door to literary success.

Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature

English studies are designed to increase both critical thinking and effective writing skills, and to develop a sense of literary context and connectivity with the world. An English degree from La Sierra prepares students for further education at the graduate level, for teaching, or for careers that capitalize on clear expression and in-depth analysis.

Bachelor of Arts in English: Writing

The Bachelor of Arts in Film program offered by La Sierra University is designed to provide students with a wide variety of skills required to be successful professional storytellers. It prepares students for careers working with independent films, independent television, documentaries, industrials and web series.

Bachelor of Arts in Film

The Global Studies major seeks to instill in students a solid knowledge of particular cultures, while also providing training in the analysis of global connections - a way of preparing them to tackle the world of the 21st century. Global Studies majors are encouraged to become both global thinkers and global participants.

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

The Liberal Studies/Elementary Bachelor of Arts program is the teacher preparation program for K-8 teachers, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education's Curriculum & Instruction department. The program includes courses in English literature, fine arts, humanities, math and science, social sciences, and teaching methodology courses.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers the chance to study music while pursuing other interests, such as pre-professional program or a double major. Students in this program explore music through private lessons, participation in university ensembles, and either a solo recital or a final project of the student's choosing.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Individual majors can readily integrate philosophical studies with one or more other academic disciplines such as religion, intellectual history, the natural sciences, and the human sciences. Suggested programs are listed below. These majors require a minimum of 60 quarter units, including 20 units of courses in philosophical studies. For additional information consult the coordinator of the Program in Philosophical Studies.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Cognitive Science

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Explore Political Science at La Sierra University and gain a profound understanding of how governments and societies function. Delve into subjects like American Government, Critical Analysis, Research Methods, Introduction to Political Theory, Topics in International Relations, and more. Enhance your knowledge and skills. Join our program and make a difference in the world.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Students in this program take classes in Biblical, historical, and theological studies as well as religion and society, philosophy, and ethics. Students will build a foundation for pastoral ministry and become aware of religious experience and expression. They will engage with Scripture and learn about Christian beliefs and heritage.

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Ecology enables students to evaluate and address problems in light of the complex interplay between social factors and environmental concerns. Graduates with this degree may pursue work in areas such as public policy, civil service, human services, and the non‐profit sector, and may choose to go on to pursue further education in fields such as law, social work, urban planning, or environmental science.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology

The Program in Sustainability Studies seeks to foster resilient and sustainable systems between society, the economy and the environment at La Sierra University and the greater community, for today and future generations.

Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability & Society

Students studying fine art gain basic experience in the artistic processes of several different studio areas. Candidates choose a primary area of concentration from painting, ceramics, printmaking, and textiles. The secondary emphasis may be chosen from painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, drawing, photography, sculpture, or graphic design.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Graphic design is important to marketing and selling products, and is a critical component of brochures and logos.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Biologists study all living things, from plants and mammals to microscopic single-cell organisms. They help us do vital things such as fight disease, protect the environment, conserve nature, and increase the world’s production of food. A wide variety of careers are open to biology graduates. Many of those who study biology at La Sierra University go on to health-related careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, or physical therapy.

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Biological Science

Computer science is the study of the principles of how computers work, and the use of computers to solve problems. Computer science students study the design and development of software and hardware systems to provide solutions to these problems.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

This is a career path in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science. Computer Science is the study of the principles of how computers work, and the use of computers to solve problems. Students take a range of core classes before choosing an emphasis such as bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is a cross discipline between biology, computer science and mathematics, where huge amounts of biological data, particularly in genetics, are analyzed and interpreted.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Bioinformatics (Career Path)

The Exercise Science major prepares students for entry level careers in Exercise Science, Fitness, Wellness, and Public Health services. It also seeks to provide the solid foundation required for admission to various graduate or professional programs of study. Students interested in applying to schools of medicine or schools with graduate health programs will need to consult with their advisor and/or their respective graduate program.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The School of Business offers students an engaging experience in finance. All of our professors hold Master's Degrees or above, and have extensive professional experience in the field. Our curriculum prepares students for a number of applicable careers with a real-world focus on learning and the course experience.

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Health Promotion and Education is a concentration within the Health Science major, which provides the solid foundation required for admission into various graduate and professional programs of study such as dentistry, medicine, physician’s assistant, pharmacy, administration, social work, nutrition, and related public health fields. It also prepares students for entry-level careers in public health. Various field experiences further enrich the major.

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