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Biology Minor

The biology minor offers a basic understanding of the natural world, including its living organisms. Humans, and their relationship to other organisms, are studied as a part of a living order. Students gain a basic understanding of the unifying concepts, diversity and importance of organisms.

Sociology

Sociology examines elements and relationships of society, offering a range of research techniques that can be useful to almost every aspect of social life. The sociology major at FPU includes cross-cultural studies, intended to help students understand how societies operate throughout different cultures.

Music - Secondary Teaching Emphasis

Music has the ability to enhance virtually any aspect of life, including our ability to learn. Thus, music teachers not only offer musical instruction, they offer skills that are useful in studying other subjects. The secondary teaching emphasis offers students the tools necessary to train future musicians.

B.S. in Kinesiology: Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

The pre-occupational therapy major provides students with the necessary foundation for graduate studies, leading to careers in physical therapy. Courses for the major draw from kinesiology, biology, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, art and various other disciplines.

B.A. Degree in Kinesiology: Physical Education Teaching

The secondary teaching emphasis of the kinesiology major provides a broad knowledge-base for students who wish to teach in a K-12 school.

Distinctive Features

In addition to the core classes in human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and sport history, this emphasis explores dance movements and motor learning and analyzes many of the sports found in the K-12 school setting.

Career Opportunities

The secondary teaching emphasis is designed specifically for students who whi

B.A. Degree in Kinesiology: Fitness Management

With the rapid growth in the sport and fitness industry, health fitness professionals are in high demand. The health fitness emphasis offers students a solid foundation of knowledge, qualifying graduates for entry into a wide variety of occupations. Flexible course options allow some students to prepare for a career in sports and athletic training, while others prepare for professions in fitness and healthcare.

B.A. Degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science

The exercise science emphasis explores the mechanics of sports and exercise in relation to the human body, offering students an introduction to the field.

Distinctive Features

Courses specific to this emphasis discuss motor learning, tests and measurements and offer practical experience in the field.

English - Secondary Teaching Emphasis

Language plays a significant role in education at any age, and places a large responsibility in the hands of educators. The English secondary teaching emphasis equips future teachers with the tools needed in the classroom.

Distinctive Features

Courses for the secondary teaching emphasis explore a broad range of topics in language and linguistics: muliticultural literature, American literature, world theater history, creative writing, composition theory and much more.

Communication - Multimedia Production Emphasis

Communication can encompass any form of media--cinema and film, the internet, audio and much more.

Communication - Media and Film Studies Emphasis

The media and film studies emphasis explores video, journalism, literature and film from different perspectives, offering students hands-on experience while gaining a deep understanding of the impact of these forms of communication.

Distinctive Features

Through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), students choosing this emphasis have the opportunity to spend a semester studying at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center.

Career Opportunities

The media an

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