Areas of study
Explore our majors, minors, and programs. Exceptional education begins with small classes, personalized attention, hands-on learning, and outstanding professors. All areas of study are rooted in the liberal arts philosophy, providing a broad-based and well-rounded education.
Art
- Fine Art
- Illustration
Automotive Management
Automotive Service
Aviation Management
Aviation Technology
Biblical Languages
Biochemistry
Bioengineering Science
Biology
Biophysics
Business Administration
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Chemistry
Communication
- Digital Media and Design
- Film, TV and Media
- Strategic Communication
- Global Communication
Computer Science
Elementary Education
Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Mechanical
An emphasis in Global Humanitarian studies may be added for any engineering program
English
- Literature
- Creative Writing
- Secondary Teaching
Exercise Science
Forensic Psychology
Graphic Design
Global Development
Health Science
History
Humanities and Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Information Systems
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
- Actuarial Studies
- Applied Mathematics
- Preparation for Graduate Studies
- Preparation for Secondary Teaching
Music
- Music
- Performance
- Preparation for Music Education Certification (B.Ed.)
- Preparation for Music Education Certification (M.I.T)
- Music Education
- Music Production
- Secondary education
- Choral Emphasis
- Instrumental Emphasis
- Instrumental
- Organ
- Piano
- Voice
Nursing
Physical Education
*Secondary Certification requires double degree in Education.
Physics
Pre Professional Curricula
At Walla Walla University you can work toward completing requirements for admission to these professional programs:
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medical Radiography
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Veterinary Science
Product Design
Psychology
Religion
Social Work
Spanish
Theology
Questions?
Academic Advisement
advisement@wallawalla.edu
(509) 527-2132
Academic resources
Minors
Art Department
Biology Department
School of Business
Chemistry Department
Communication and Languages Department
- Arabic
- Drama
- Film and Television Production
- Global Communication
- Journalism
- Speech Communication
- French
- German
- Italian
- Mandarin
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Spanish In-Residence
Computer Science Department
School of Education and Psychology
English Department
Health and Physical Education Department
History and Philosophy Department
Mathematics Department
Music Department
Physics Department
School of Social Work and Sociology
Technology Department
School of Theology
Education Teaching Endorsements
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English/Language Arts
- French
- Health/Fitness
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Middle Level Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spanish
Graduate Degrees
Graduate students choose to study at Walla Walla University because of our rigorous and challenging curricula designed to enhance critical thinking and develop practical skills. They come because of our accredited graduate education in an environment where people care about you and your personal and professional success. Learn more about graduate studies at Walla Walla University
- Master of Arts (MA in Cinema, Religion, and Worldview)
- Master of Initial Teaching (MIT)
- Instruction with Certification (Elementary)**
- Instruction with Certification (Secondary)**
- Master of Science (MS in Biology)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Educational Leadership**
- Literacy Instruction**
- Special Education**
- Teaching and Learning**
Not sure which major is for you?
Students who have not chosen a major can participate in the Discover Program. Services include a career fair, information sessions, and specialized advising in choosing two exploration courses in your top areas of interest. Students will be placed in core general classes that apply to a broad scope of degree requirements. They may also register for a career development class, which provides career testing and practice setting goals, job readiness training, informational interviews, and job shadowing.
Learn more about the Discover Program and talk through your options by contacting Academic Advisement:
advisement@wallawalla.edu
(509) 527-2132
wallawalla.edu/academic-advisement