Advising

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PSU has seven Advising Pathways that group similar majors together based on common major-changing patterns. Pathways give students the opportunity to stay with the same advisor and advising team as often as possible if they change their major. You will be assigned an advisor from the Pathway that advises your major or pre-professional track; if you are undecided about your major, you will select any Pathway that interests you and work with your assigned Pathway advisor as you explore majors.

SOCIETY AND IDENTITY PATHWAY Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 360 503-725-3822 | sipathway@pdx.edu You will think and learn critically about human behavior and social forces, with analysis of how people create, maintain, and are affected by definitions of race, gender, class, culture, disability, and other social locations. You learn about theories and methods that inform research and practice, and gain academic experience through exploration of historically underrepresented narratives. Using the knowledge and skills from your education, you pursue a broad range of careers working with individuals, families, and larger communities, in direct practice, business, policy, advocacy, research, and education.

Majors: Black Studies, Child, Youth & Family Studies, Indigenous Nations & Native American Studies, Psychology, Sexuality, Gender & Queer Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, and Women’s Studies Pre-professional Programs: Pre-Education (Elementary), PreEducation (Secondary), and Pre-Special Education

DESIGN, CREATIVITY, AND PERFORMANCE PATHWAY 360 Fariborz Maseeh Hall 503-725-3822 | arts.advising@pdx.edu This pathway provides students with the opportunity to explore the many diverse ways to engage in a creative life. Students will be immersed in an environment of creative inspiration, interaction, and study. They will develop their craft by building skills and techniques to deepen their engagement with their individual artistic practices. Majors: Architecture, Art Practice, Art History, Cultural History of the Arts, Graphic Design, Film, Music, and Theater Arts URBAN, PUBLIC, AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS PATHWAY 540 Urban Center 503-725-9210 | upgap@pdx.edu You will explore the ways urban planning, governance, public administration, economics, and international studies can impact the daily lives of individuals and communities. Our programs encourage you to imagine original solutions to modern challenges and implement them through experiential classrooms and hands-on internships. You will be prepared to defuse and de-escalate conflict, create social change, and impact policy, economics, and systemic injustice at local and global levels. Majors: Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, International & Global Studies, International Development, Political Science, Quantitative Economics, Urban & Public Affairs, and Pre-Law (Pre-professional track)

BUSINESS PATHWAY 220 Karl Miller Center 503-725-3712 | sbinfo@pdx.edu We believe in the potential of business leaders to courageously face today’s challenges and change the world for the better. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, you acquire skills in communication, sustainability, decision-making, problem-solving, and integrated learning so you can seamlessly move into the workplace and succeed. We’re in the business of building leaders —innovative thinkers, global collaborators, fearless entrepreneurs, and selfless philanthropists. Concentrations: Accounting, Advertising Management, Business Technology Analytics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, and Supply & Logistics Management

ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND PHYSICS PATHWAY 100 Engineering Building (Student Services Office) 503-725-4631 | ecsmp.advising@pdx.edu In the Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics Pathway, you will build a strong foundation in math and science, which will prepare you for a career of learning and invention. You will work with faculty, fellow students, and community members to tackle problems of significance to the community and the world. In addition to classroom and structured laboratory experiences, you can participate in research, internship, and community engagement experiences. Majors: Biomedical Informatics, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Sicence, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics

HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND THE EARTH PATHWAY 360 Fariborz Maseeh Hall 503-725-3822 | hse.advising@pdx.edu In the Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway, you work toward academic and career goals in natural and earth sciences, clinical health occupations, and public health. Whether studying plant and animal life, molecules and chemical phenomena, or the Earth's environment (including water, climate, and natural hazards) and other planetary bodies, you will think critically about human interaction with the world around us. Students interested in health will learn about approaches and strategies that increase health opportunities for all people. You gain problem-solving skills to address illness and disease, facilitate wise use of our planet’s resources, and develop sustainable ecosystems, human societies, and economies. Majors include: Applied Health & Fitness, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Public Health Studies (5 concentrations available: Healthy Aging, Community Health Promotion, Health Services Administration, Pre-Clinical Health Science, or School Health Educator), Science Pre-professional Programs: Pre-Chiropractic Medicine, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Naturopathic Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Radiation Therapy, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND MEANING PATHWAY 360 Fariborz Maseeh Hall 503-725-3822 | lcmadvising@pdx.edu The Language, Culture and Meaning Pathway invites you to explore the many ways in which humans communicate with one another, create unique cultures together, and formally document their life experiences. Through critical examination of the languages we speak, the cultures we construct, and the stories we tell, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse ways in which the human condition is experienced, communicated, and expressed. Majors: Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Arts & Letters, Communication, Creative Writing, English, History, Judaic Studies, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Speech & Hearing Sciences, and World Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish)