Warner Pacific University

Accounting (B.A.)

The accounting major combines hands on experience with theoretical instruction and equips students for careers in accounting or serves as the first step toward CPA or CMA certification. The program concentrates on generally accepted accounting practices and principles, federal tax laws as they relate to individuals and organizations, the importance of accounting controls, and the function of auditing.

Accounting (B.S.)

The Accounting major combines hands on experience with theoretical instruction and equips students for careers in accounting. It also serves as the first step toward CPA or CMA certification. The program concentrates on generally accepted accounting practices and principles, federal tax laws as they relate to individuals and organizations, the importance of accounting controls, and the function of auditing.

Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry

The Certificate in Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry is offered for those engaged in ministry and desiring additional training. This certificate is designed to provide those enrolled with scholarly and practical tools for engaging biblical, historical and theological texts; strengthened proficiency for engaging the study and presentation of biblical texts and theological ideas for the formation of individuals and communities.

Biological Science

This degree supports a core of general biological knowledge and skills. Two emphasis options are offered: General Biology and Human Biology. A student who is seeking admission to professional school will need additional coursework as outlined in the pre-professional section of this catalog.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) will prepare organizational leaders from diverse backgrounds by developing their business skills so that they may help their organizations effectively and efficiently operate, in their associated disciplines.

Business Administration

An associate degree major in the School of Business. To complete the A.S. Degree, students must also complete a total of 60 credits and all A.S. core requirements.

Business Administration (B.A.)

The Business Administration major balances theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experiences. Warner Pacific Business graduates have gone on to careers in accounting, marketing and management, as well as various graduate programs.

Business Administration (B.S.)

The Business Administration major balances theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experience. Warner Pacific Business graduates have gone on to careers in business administration, business communications, customer relations, marketing, operations and supply chain logistics among others as well as various graduate programs.

Christian Entrepreneurship Training

Offered in collaboration with Joseph Business School (JBS), a world-class institution that equips entrepreneurs and individuals using practical and biblical principles to raise up companies and create wealth to transform desolate places into flourishing communities for the glory of God. The Certificate of Mastery requires two courses.

Criminal Justice

Students completing this major are prepared for a variety of vocations: lawyers (pre-law); police officers, correctional officers, paralegals, probation officers, public administrators, human service professionals, and government officials. Graduates are also well prepared to pursue an advanced degree in the areas of criminology, public administration, sociology, law, and social science.

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing major is designed to enable the student to understand all elements of marketing and how these elements help drive successful companies. This program prepares future marketing leaders with a strong applied knowledge of the marketing function, as well as an understanding of how to employ marketing tools to work effectively and efficiently to achieve overall organizational goals.

Digital Media and Communications

Graduates demonstrate technical skills in traditional and digital media, applying principles of design to their work, and develop web pages, print layouts, animations, video, and audio that display both technical knowledge and design principles.

Early Childhood/Elementary Education

A Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education prepares candidates to obtain an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License in Elementary - Multiple Subjects, which is issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) upon successful completion of all program requirements.

Early Childhood/Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with SPED endorsement program prepares candidates to obtain an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with Elementary Multiple Subjects and Special Education Generalist endorsements, which are issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) upon successful completion of all program requirements.

Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is designed for licensed teachers who are seeking training for professional growth and/or credits for continued renewal of their licenses. Students complete a core of coursework that addresses current issues in the P-12 classroom, and then select an emphasis that results in a new endorsement to complement their current license.

General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies is a degree concentrating on exposure to a broad range of liberal arts study. The degree is suitable for transfer into a bachelor degree and meets the needs of students who desire a well-rounded, general two-year degree.

Health Sciences

This program is intended for students pursuing a career in nursing and is designed to fulfill the prerequisites needed for junior-status entry into typical nursing programs. Mathematics, elective and humanities courses should be chosen in correlation with published entry requirements for the nursing schools of intended application.

Individualized Major (B.A.)

Students may work with a faculty member to plan an Individualized Major. Such a major is usually interdisciplinary and provides an opportunity for the student to focus learning in a specialized field not available through the university's regular programs.

Individualized Major (B.S.)

Students may work with a faculty member to plan an Individualized Major. Such a major is usually interdisciplinary and provides an opportunity for the student to focus learning in a specialized field not available through the university's regular programs.

Kinesiology

This major supports a core of general science and human kinetics knowledge and skills and is designed to provide background necessary to facilitate careers in physical therapy or occupational therapy, and to prepare those who are seeking graduate school in exercise science, kinesiology, or related fields. It can also prepare students interested in K-12 physical education, if followed by the MAT 4.5.

Life Sciences

This program is intended to prepare students for further study in the life sciences or for entry-level work in life science laboratory settings.

Ministry and Community Engagement

The major prepares students to connect their own story, stories of their ministry context, and the biblical-historical Christian story, and to apply frameworks of deep listening and care within ministry settings.

Ministry Practice for Community Engagement

The Certificate in Ministry Practice for Community Engagement is offered for those engaged in ministry and desiring additional training. This certificate is designed to provide those enrolled with frameworks, skills, and tools for ministry with a community development lens, including Asset Based Community Development, community organizing, design thinking, and entrepreneurship for ministry.

Nursing

For the traditional or transfer student who seeks a BSN Degree Program that prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-RN, obtain a State-issued license to practice, and pursue employment as an RN. Clinical experiences are at a variety of facilities across the Portland metro area and some rural sites within driving distance.

Organizational Dynamics

The Associate of Arts in Organizational Dynamics concentrates on the liberal arts with an emphasis on rapidly changing organizational environments. The degree is suitable for transfer into bachelor degree programs and meets the needs of students who desire a dynamic two-year degree.

Organizational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree program focuses on the theories, models, research findings, and best practices found in the interdisciplinary, organizational leadership studies field, applicable to businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The emphasis of the degree is practical and applied in nature, building cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, interpersonal, and strategic leadership skills.

Psychology

This major provides an opportunity to study the development of the individual in relation to their mental processes, emotions, and cognitions. The emphasis of this psychological development will be located within the context of the individual's larger social environment to include the family, the neighborhood, and larger cultural influences.

Psychology and Human Development

Students in this major have the opportunity to study the development of the individual and their mental processes, emotions, and cognitions across their lifespan. Psychological development is studied within the context of the individual's social systems (family, neighborhood/community, and larger cultural influences) and the impact of these systems on the individual's personality and identity.

Social Science

Studies provide opportunity for students in a variety of occupational settings in social services, law, government, law enforcement, and education. Students are also prepared for graduate study.

Social Science

The Associate in Social Science is a degree concentrating on exposure to the social sciences. The degree is suitable for transfer into a bachelor degree and meets the needs of students who desire a well-rounded two-year degree in the social sciences.

Social Work

The mission of the School of Social Work is to equip students for ethical and competent generalist practice based on a liberal arts education within the context of a Christ-centered, urban, and diverse community to positively impact the world. The WPU Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Social Work and Criminal Justice (Dual Degree)

This program provides an opportunity for students to graduate with two degrees, a baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) and a BS degree in Criminal Justice. Students must meet all requirements for the Social Work Program, as well as coursework to complete the additional degree in Criminal Justice.

Sports Management

This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills for a career in the field of sports management. Two emphasis options are offered: Administrative and Coaching.

Sports Medicine

This degree is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate school to become a certified athletic trainer or who wish to pursue similar occupations.

Sports Performance

This program is intended to prepare students for further study in kinesiology or to give direction to students whose goals do not require a four-year degree. Completion of this program will prepare students to sit for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed to meet the needs of students with a bachelor degree who wish to become classroom teachers. The program will provide education on current instructional practices as well as an understanding of the complexities of the teaching profession. Candidates who complete the MAT will be eligible for a Preliminary Teaching License in one or more of the following endorsements: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle-Level, and/or High School.