Academic Guide 2022-23

ACADEMIC GUIDE 2022-23

At Seattle University, curiosity for learning is met by dynamic academic offerings and courses taught by leading faculty-scholars. Here, innovation meets humanity, with outcomes that can transform, enlighten and change the world. Gain knowledge and grow—personally and professionally—from some of the brightest minds and forward-thinking industry leaders. Be at the forefront of the latest advancements in tech in the new state-of-the-art Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation. Make a difference in ways small and grand through service-learning that is on-the-ground and mission-driven. Our location in a city and state that is home to many of the world’s top leaders of industry (Amazon, Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft, Nordstrom, REI and Starbucks) translates to enriching internships and job opportunities. Here, you can do more, be more, give back and inspire others, both at the community level and on the global stage. At Seattle University, today’s students become tomorrow’s great leaders.

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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY IS A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS ARE EDUCATED THROUGH SCHOLARLY CONTEMPLATION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING—AND WHERE CRITICAL THINKING AND ACTIONABLE

CHANGE-MAKING BECOMES A LIFELONG HABIT. SU EDUCATES STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY, CLEARLY AND FOR THEMSELVES AND TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES AND PROFESSIONS.

The Jesuits, an order of priests within the Catholic Church, are wellknown and respected as educators, philosophers and service leaders. SU’s Jesuit education encourages us to embrace difficult questions, challenge preconceived notions and strive for justice in the world.

Students here are consistently breaking the mold, doing it from all corners of the globe and from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome students from all faith backgrounds to embrace their individuality and the campus community together.

Our Jesuit approach is more than a school of thought—it’s a school of action.

Central to this is the Core Curriculum, which focuses on contemporary issues using current educational practices. Jesuit tradition emphasizes an international perspective and a commitment to intellectual and personal transformation.

CORE CURRICULUM

Seattle University's Core Curriculum is at the very center of the Jesuit academic experience. With an emphasis on small, academically rigorous and engaging courses, the Core helps students develop into strong critical thinkers and global-minded citizens. Students learn to participate in academic inquiry, communicate effectively, reflect deeply and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

The Core is comprised of 13 classes taken over four years. Classes are designed by faculty members who use their expertise to shape the content of each class and the curriculum invites students into engaged learning about themselves and their place in the world.

Here is a sampling of our Core classes:

Critical Issues in Education Culture, Technology, and War Displacement and Ancient Art Engaging the Arts in Seattle

Ethical Reasoning in Business Human Rights in Latin America

Jewish-Catholic Engagement

Race, Power, and Sports

Solar Systems: Ours and Others

The Science of Sustainability

Virtual Reality Storytelling

Women & Christian Theology

“The Core Curriculum is one of the reasons why SU stands out from other universities. The diversity in the classes that are offered has opened my eyes to a world of subjects

I probably would’ve never studied or taken an interest in. In addition, the professors within the Core are extremely kind, ensuring every student feels supported and cared for.”

—Teresa Buchholz, ‘22, Psychology

AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ROOTED IN FAITH

For Evans Brackenbrough, ’22, faith has always been deeply rooted in his life. As a graduate of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory School near Portland, Ore., his spiritual journey continued at Seattle University.

When determining what college to attend, his largest deciding factors were SU’s Jesuit and Catholic influence and small class sizes, where he could get to know professors and classmates.

“Jesuit heritage influences and reinforces my outlook on the value of individuals. … Jesuit teaching values the whole person and looks to develop all aspects of the student,” he says. “This is a very humanizing viewpoint and helps me see the humanity of every person I interact with.”

From the moment he arrived on campus through graduation, the connections Brackenbrough made are deep and meaningful. The New Student Retreat hosted by Campus Ministry, Mass at the Chapel of St. Ignatius and Kin, the Catholic student group—along with social clubs for chemistry and gaming—all introduced him to his community. Faculty, staff and students “are very supportive and advocate for others,” he says.

His advisor, Associate Professor of Chemistry Katherine Frato, PhD, is also his favorite

faculty member, whose “classes have felt the most like real science work, as labs are unscripted and inquiry-based.” Professor Frato provided guidance as Brackenbrough balanced his major in Biochemistry (pre-med) and minor in Philosophy, while also working as a Vi Hilbert Resident Assistant (RA).

For Brackenbrough, as a pre-med student who aspires to become a surgeon, the location was another important factor in choosing SU. “The wide array of hospitals in Seattle provide many wonderful opportunities for jobs or volunteer options,” he says.

He describes his sense of faith as “… a holistic way of living and not something restricted to certain spaces or gatherings. I allow the basic principles of my Catholic faith to support my entire character and various actions throughout the day.”

Brackenbrough notes this lifestyle contributed greatly to his work as an RA. “For example, principles such as loving all people or treating others with dignity and respect result in choices and actions that establish a culture of care and support. During each situation, my highest priorities were the care and safety of residents.”

The Seattle University community is “very accepting and I am very thankful for my time here so far. It has been a great college choice.”

YOUR WORLD

IMAGINE WAKING UP IN MOROCCO. Wandering a maze of ancient alleyways in a town that’s painted blue. Studying alongside students with a variety of international backgrounds. Being on a first-name basis with your favorite kebab vendor. Watching the sunset over desert dunes from the back of a camel. Speaking Arabic with your host family. This is an example of what a day in the life of your global education could be like. To learn more, visit SEATTLEU.EDU/ABROAD.

Photo by Emma Kelash, ‘22, Film Studies and History

GLOBAL EDUCATION

Each year, more than 500 students study, intern or serve in more than 45 countries. Because they can. Seattle University offers international opportunities for classes, internships and service-learning. One thing’s for sure: No matter what experience students choose, it’s never merely unique—it’s life changing. Scuba dive in the Galapagos Islands while conducting research with Ecuadorian scientists as a Marine Biology student. Intern with the UK Parliament as part of studies abroad in London. Collaborate with fellow business students and Nicaraguan coffee farmers to develop and sustain a supply chain for Fair Trade importers in Seattle. And with on-campus groups such as Professionals Without Borders, work alongside locals to enhance resources in Zambia or Belize.

But that’s not the only way students engage with the world. Esteemed faculty integrate global issues, histories and philosophies into their teaching. And students can study Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic—courses that can be taken both on campus and abroad.

As a student here, you are encouraged to become a true “global citizen.” Education abroad will open your mind in ways you never imagined. It will help build lifelong connections for the future, prepare you for the global workforce and become engaged in the world. Learn more at SEATTLEU.EDU/GLOBAL.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

What does it mean for a university to be a good neighbor? At SU, it’s our long-term commitment to the neighborhoods closest to campus, including the Central District and the Chinatown-International District. The Fr. Stephen Sundborg, S.J. Center for Community Engagement (CCE) exists as the hub of this work, connecting campus and community. We believe your learning outside of the classroom is just as vital as learning on campus.

Three out of every four students engage in service-learning opportunities—that’s 3x the national average. This engagement can be through service-learning classes,

volunteering in the community and mentorship and allyship with more than 100 community partners.

Hundreds of students actively contribute to the Seattle University Youth Initiative by serving as a mentor to youth from preschool through high school and beyond. As a center committed to antiracist practices, students who work with youth are offered trainings to reflect on race and contribute to equity in classrooms and programs. Visit us in our home in the Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY

Janae Theodore, ’23, of Waipahu, HI, started her engagement with the Sundborg Center for Community Engagement (CCE) when she attended a lunch they sponsored in her first year. She saw how the office served as a space for students to be their authentic selves and how the CCE’s celebration of unique identities helped strengthen connections to the communities around campus. “I was drawn to the importance of getting out of the comfortable bubble at SU and instead, finding ways to learn and apply social justice frameworks in hopes to better the Seattle community for the next generation of youth.”

Since that first lunch, Theodore has had many impactful experiences as a dedicated student employee and regular CCE volunteer. Her time volunteering for a Seattle food bank helped her make connections between her major, Nursing, and the ways in which food insecurity can impact community health. Theodore’s favorite experience was the Washington Middle School end-of-year party: “It was a fun opportunity to celebrate Seattle youth while getting to know other community members who dedicated their time to make the event a success.”

Theodore enthusiastically recommends involvement in the CCE for all SU students. “Try your best to extend your involvement to off-campus opportunities, as there is so much more to learn and grow from out in the community!”

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

WHAT IS A MAJOR?

The purpose of an undergraduate degree is to provide individuals with a broad base of skills that you may then apply in a career. Within your degree, you’ll narrow your focus to a specific field of study. What major you choose is a personal decision that should take into consideration your interests, skills, values and abilities. It should fit with your personal and professional goals. And Seattle University offers the distinct advantage of considering freshman applicants for direct admission to all majors.

Selecting one major does not mean that you have ruled out all other choices. There are a variety of ways for you to combine interests. You could choose to minor in another discipline or select a double major or double degree. And, there’s always graduate school.

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UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR MAJOR?

The choice of a major can sometimes be overwhelming. But, it can also be very exciting. If you are undecided about your major, you’re in good company. Premajor Studies is one of the largest programs at Seattle University and is for students who:

• Are undecided on what they want to study

• Want to do everything

• Want to explore all their options first

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COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

• Albers School of Business and Economics

• College of Arts and Sciences

• College of Education*

• College of Nursing

• College of Science and Engineering

• School of Law*

*Offers graduate degrees only

Learn the business of business from distinguished academic scholars. Connect with local leaders. Launch yourself into a successful career. At Albers, we incorporate ethics, social responsibility and global awareness into every aspect of your education. Here you’ll become not only a knowledgeable professional but also a true force for good in the world.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK EXTENDS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO THE CLASSROOM

The way we see it, learning shouldn’t be confined to a classroom because business isn’t. We create opportunities for students to engage directly with for-profit, nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations throughout the robust business community that surrounds us. You can intern at small and large companies and learn from advisers along the way. For more than 30 years, our highly acclaimed mentor program has had more than 2,000 business leaders and 4,500 students participate.

You’ll learn business practices from well-connected teachers who are actively involved in reinventing it. Leaders in their fields—widely published and highly esteemed—bring their industry experience and insights into the classroom. And, accolades aside, they truly care about the students and are committed to their personal success.

ACCOLADES

5%

Albers is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction earned by less than five percent of business schools worldwide.

The Business Analytics program is tied for #17 in the nation and ranked #1 in the Northwest.

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

#22

The undergraduate Finance program is tied at #22 in the nation and tied for #1 in the Northwest.

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

The undergraduate Accounting program is #38 in the nation and #6 on the West Coast.

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

“The widespread support of faculty and plentiful resources available to Albers students have encouraged me to step into new opportunities and leadership with confidence as I progress through my studies.”

—Bethany Locke, ’22 Business Analytics and Finance

ACCOUNTING

Accounting is about much more than “crunching numbers.” It is about being broadly prepared, ethically trained and technically savvy. As an accounting professional, you are expected to research the theoretical and implement the practical. You need to analyze real-world data and find solutions. At Albers, we prepare you to do all this with a rigorous curriculum and exceptional professors. We invite guest speakers from a wide range of industries in the Seattle community. Students can learn from the experiences of our speakers in dealing with real-life quandaries.

You’ll also gain access to well-connected mentors from our alumni network. The Accounting Mentor Program pairs students with accounting professionals from leading companies in the Seattle area. Your mentor will offer you invaluable career guidance, suggestions for the recruiting and interviewing process, insight into business issues and professional development opportunities.

MARKETING

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment for advertising and marketing managers will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2024. Albers’ marketing grads are prepared to meet this demand with internship experiences from companies known for innovation in one of the top cities in the country.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

It’s no secret: Big data is revolutionizing business. Large sets of data that have the capability to reveal patterns or trends about human behavior are changing the way many industries operate. For example, professional sports teams use big data to rank players. Insurance companies use it to evaluate whether you’re a safe driver. And retailers use it to determine when to mark down prices.

As an Albers’ Business Analytics major, you’ll be trained to analyze data and be a liaison between those who do deep analysis, such as computer scientists and statisticians, and those who apply it, such as marketing directors and executives. You’ll not only learn how to efficiently identify complex business problems but also how to use data-supported evidence to make better business decisions.

FINANCE

The trick to understanding real-world finance is not a trick at all. You just need to buckle down and learn the analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills that are taught here. Then you’ll be able to gauge any business environment by taking a holistic view. You’ll recognize the push-and-pull relationships between finance and other disciplines more clearly.

“All of the professors always leave their doors open for students. No matter what you walk in needing, they find ways to support you and your growth as a person and scholar.”

—Conner Deal, ’22, Accounting

You’ll understand it by getting out of the classroom and into the workplace. Students intern at companies all over Seattle and the world. The possibilities are endless—full-time or part-time, credit or noncredit—at companies such as Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, Boeing and Russell Investments.

Under the guidance of an Albers professor, you could help manage more than $1.1 million of the Seattle University Endowment. Because we know that doing is the best way to understand and apply what you learn in class.

Embrace your hunger to learn, your options and your interests. As part of the largest college with the broadest array of academic disciplines, fill your brain with powerful, foundational knowledge as you learn to think critically and act responsibly. Seize opportunities for exploration, discovery and personal growth. Develop skills and acquire experience and understanding that will prepare you to lead a meaningful personal and professional life.

MAJORS

• African and African American Studies*

• Anthropology

• Arabic*

• Art History

• Asian Studies

• Catholic Studies*

• Chinese*

• Communication and Media

· Communication Studies

· Journalism

· Strategic Communication

• Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics

· Administration of Justice

· Criminology and Criminal Justice Theory

· Forensic Psychology

· Forensic Science

• Design

• Elementary Education (K-8)

· Humanities for Teaching, Matteo Ricci Institute

· Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

• English

· Creative Writing

· Literature

· Writing Studies*

• Environmental Studies

· Ecological Systems

· Environmental Education and Communication

· Politics, Policy and Justice

· Urban Sustainability

• Film and Media

• French • History

• Humanities, Matteo Ricci Institute

· Humanities

· Humanities for Teaching

• Interdisciplinary Arts

· Arts Leadership

· Music

· Photography

· Theatre

· Visual Art

• Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

· K-8 Elementary Education

• International Studies

• Italian*

• Japanese*

• Kinesiology

• Latin American Studies*

• LGBTQ Studies*

• Medieval Studies*

• Music*

• Nonprofit and Public Administration*

• Philosophy

· Ethics*

• Photography

• Political Science

• Political Science with Legal Studies Specialization

• Premajor Studies (undeclared)

• Psychology

• Public Affairs

· International Development

· Nonprofit and Public Administration*

· Nonprofit Management

· Policy and Politics

· Urban Planning and Sustainability

• Social Welfare*

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Spanish

• Studio Art*

• Theatre

• Theatre Performance*

• Theatre Production*

• Theology and Religious Studies

· Christian Theology

· Comparative Religion

• Visual Art

• Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

*Offered only as a minor

STIR YOUR IMAGINATION

Searching for your path is sometimes the best part of the journey. And this is an excellent place to do just that. Dive deep into your area of study or try something new. Explore rich territory. Knock on doors. Let your curiosities guide the expedition.

As a student at Seattle University, you’ll find that the College of Arts & Sciences is where you can develop a solid foundation of knowledge—one expansive, strong and diverse enough to utilize your entire life. Dig into film production and screenwriting one day and get lost in classic literature the next. Want to take a class taught by an internationally renowned musician? There are several to choose from. Explore how

you can help set the world on the right track by becoming a K-8 educator. There are two paths: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies or Humanities for Teaching. Investigate one of the ways you can specialize in environmental studies. History, theology, philosophy and psychology. Soak it all up. Follow your passions.

This is where different cultures and languages become part of your life and where engaged faculty, connected to the community, will inspire and work alongside you. They’ll help you open doors to internships, service-learning, research and career opportunities.

PATHWAYS TO PROFESSIONAL FORMATION

Professional formation is an ongoing journey of self-discovery to find one’s life meaning and purpose.

In the College of Arts & Sciences, we provide ample opportunities for you to engage in reflection, discernment and exploration. Our faculty and staff help you make decisions about your future personal and professional goals. The aim is for you to feel empowered to lead a meaningful life of purpose, no matter what route you choose after graduation.

Employers value the skills you will gain by completing a liberal arts major. In fact, employers emphasize they want colleges to focus even more on developing the very skills the College of Arts & Sciences teaches: Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, oral and written communication and ethical decisionmaking. We train the mind to be flexible and expansive.

YOU CAN EXPLORE YOUR PATHWAY OPTIONS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES

• Attend our career events, which connect students with alumni and professionals and lay the foundation for future mentoring relationships.

• Participate in credit-bearing internships at local, national and international organizations.

• Engage with the community through service-learning courses and volunteer opportunities.

• Work with faculty as research assistants through Dean’s Research Fellowships and other academic year and summer placements.

• Study abroad in more than 45 countries, including Ghana, India, China and Japan.

• Participate in numerous extracurricular activities including student and academic clubs, the debate team, Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal and the student literary journal, Fragments.

"Our quality liberal arts education allows you to not only master the tools and milieu of the 21st century, but to also lead the shaping of that environment from a position of creativity and critical thought, toward a greater good for all."

—David Powers, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Jordyn Correll ’23, has loved the way her Psychology major and Ethics minor fit both her skills and interest in a multitude of subject areas. “My psychology major enables me to pursue my passion for research while keeping my original goal of being of service to others as a guiding value. Furthermore, my ethics courses constantly challenge my assumptions about how things are versus how they could be when we ask what a more just world might look like.”

In following her diverse interests, Correll has worked with a faculty mentor to publish a philosophy research paper via the Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal. “I’ve seen how the paper has reached people all over the world,” she says.

Recently, Correll accepted an internship with the Washington State Department of Health Behavioral Strike Team. “This internship gives me the opportunity to take the skills I’ve learned in class and compose documents to be published by the Department of Health to assess the behavior health needs of vulnerable communities.”

Health care is an industry that requires courage, compassion, critical thinking and leadership. For 85 years, we have been educating and inspiring leaders to transform health care for a just and humane world. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of families and communities, then a career in Nursing or Diagnostic Ultrasound may be right for you. Through academic course work and a combination of simulated and live clinical experiences you’ll be prepared to serve the health needs of our community.

MAJORS

• DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND with a focus in Cardiac, General or Vascular

• Bachelor of Science

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

• NURSING

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

EDUCATING THE WHOLE STUDENT FOR THE WHOLE PATIENT

Your education will benefit your life, but even more, the lives of those you touch. In the College of Nursing, you’ll experience a Jesuit-based education and development as a health care professional through classwork and clinical experiences. You’ll work with people of all ages, in diverse and underserved communities. You’ll be educated by clinically experienced master’s- and doctoral-level faculty in all your classes. And you'll receive hands-on experience through rotations in local hospitals and prepare for clinical practice through simulated learning in our Diagnostic Ultrasound lab and 20,000-square-foot Clinical Performance Lab (CPL)—recognized nationwide as a model facility for nursing education.

The CPL is an advanced simulation environment that will help you build confidence and skills before providing patient care as a nurse. The CPL looks and feels like a hospital or clinic, where you can practice highly technical skills with advanced training equipment, such as human-like patient simulators that breathe, bleed, cough and cry.

College of Nursing graduates are prepared for a variety of employment and leadership opportunities. They’re highly sought after for the compassion, competence and knowledge they bring to the bedside, community, home and public policy. And they’re educated to be great communicators and thinkers, with a passion for assuring that all people have access to the highest quality health care. If you’re considering a career in Nursing or Diagnostic Ultrasound, the College of Nursing offers programs of study at the baccalaureate and doctoral levels.

NEARBY HOSPITALS

The Puget Sound region is home to several world-class health systems, many of them just a short walk from Seattle University. During your studies, you may have clinical learning opportunities at:

• EvergreenHealth Medical Center

• Harborview Medical Center

• Overlake Medical Center

• Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

• Seattle Children’s Hospital

• Swedish Hospital

• UW Medical Center

• UW Medical Center—Northwest

• Valley Medical Center

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System

• Virginia Mason Medical Center

As a Diagnostic Ultrasound student, you will also gain relevant experience as part of your senior internship in one of more than 100 clinical settings nationwide.

The Clinical Performance Lab is an energetic hub of learning and among the best in the nation that replicates a clinical setting.

NURSING

Enhanced by the broad education you’ll receive in Core classes of study in the humanities, arts, social sciences and sciences, you’ll develop deep global perspectives to carry throughout a lifelong career in the ever-expanding field of nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing emphasizes social justice and a commitment to care for all people. From our small class sizes to learning in clinical settings and with a student-faculty ratio of 8:1, you will hone your skills, gain valuable hands-on experience and work with diverse sets of patients in urgent care settings, long-term care facilities and community clinics.

PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS

This immersive, community-centered learning experience introduces students to public health nursing and enables them to think critically about health advocacy beyond the bedside. This innovative internship program pairs junior- and senior-level undergraduates with mentors at community health and social service agencies for 30 hours each quarter over the course of one year.

GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION

International travel can be transformative. It allows you to experience the lives of others, immerse yourself in another culture and see firsthand the effects of globalization on health, social services and the economy. A group of SU nursing students travels to Belize City every summer to explore these very issues. There they work alongside and learn from community members and local health professionals.

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

As a student in our distinctive Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound program, you’ll be trained to see what others can’t. Diagnostic Ultrasound is a medical imaging science that complements other clinical evaluations. The images you capture as a sonographer allow you to make preliminary diagnostic decisions about your patient’s care and make you an integral part of a health care team. Our innovative curriculum will provide you with the academic foundation and clinical experience necessary to pursue a rewarding career in diagnostic medical sonography. With three curriculum tracks in Cardiac, General or Vascular, you’ll be able to personalize your program experience and maximize your learning each step of the way.

HANDS-ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

During your last four quarters in the Diagnostic Ultrasound program, you’ll gain hands-on clinical sonography experience through an internship at one of our partner clinical sites. These include both inpatient and outpatient settings located within teaching hospitals, community hospitals and ambulatory care clinics in the Seattle area, Washington state, the West Coast and throughout the United States.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE LAB

90+

square foot clinical and teaching lab.

high-fidelity simulation suites with research commons and skills lab equipped with patient simulator models that can run more than 90 different patient scenarios.

bed acute care simulation hospital.

“Seattle University truly strives to educate the whole person no matter the profession! Our nursing program encompasses treating the whole person rather than an illness. Here I’ve been able to learn compassion with my mental health patients, develop an understanding with laboring mothers and dedication by observing my peers. The field of nursing goes beyond the physical— it’s caring for a person in their entirety, no matter orientation, race or creed.”

—Jack T. Hoheisel, ’21, Nursing, ROTC

Scientists and engineers are playing a leading role in improving all aspects of our lives, from curing diseases to improving transportation systems to restoring salmon habitats. Here, you’ll learn how the world works and how you can reimagine—or sustain—it. Students learn to challenge themselves and find new boundaries to push—in test tubes and microchips, in ecosystems, airplanes and beyond.

MAJORS

Cell and Molecular Biology

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Science

Marine and Conservation Biology

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Photograph © Kevin Scott

The Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation is the new heart of Seattle University. The LEED GOLD-certified building hosts advanced teaching and research labs, a makerspace, student-run radio station KXSU and the Amazon Computer Science Project Center. With support from local partners like Amazon, Microsoft, Kenworth and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Sinegal Center offers students the resources to explore pressing STEM issues and use science to build a more just and humane world.

The Sinegal Center is complemented by the adjacent Thomas J. Bannan Center, all part of SU’s STEM educational complex.

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ACCOLADES 43% 19 100%

WOMEN IN STEM

Seattle University exceeds the national average for women enrolled in math, physical science, computer science and engineering programs.

INDUSTRY-SPONSORED PROJECTS

are completed as part of the Project Center’s Projects Day, featuring the work of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering seniors.

EXPERIMENT AND DESIGN

NATIONAL AWARDS

from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, more than any other program in the U.S.

Finding the right answer is easier when you know which questions to ask. In the College of Science & Engineering, you will engage your curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of science and research principles to engage in an increasingly technical world.

As a STEM student, you learn both in and out of the classroom and can drive your education in exciting new directions. On campus, you might pick your professor’s brain as you work side-by-side in a research lab or collaborate with new international friends on a service-learning project. Off campus, you could find yourself interning at a major tech company, volunteering at a local hospital or building renewable energy infrastructure abroad. Science and engineering impact the entire modern world and there are no limits to the directions you can take your education.

And the possibilities don’t end after graduation. Whether you decide to head straight into the workforce or enter graduate or medical school, Seattle University is here to help you prepare for your next step. You envision a better world. We’ll teach you how to make it a reality.

“The small class sizes and focus on collaborative learning allowed me to find community in the department and gain confidence identifying as an engineer. These skills prepared me for my internship, where attitude and communication were as paramount as performance and skill for achieving success.”

—Cameryn Laborte, ’22, Mechanical Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

In the College of Science & Engineering, more than 83% of students engage in research or practical learning projects. For students in math and science programs, undergraduate research extends your education beyond the classroom and assists development as a creative, persistent and responsible scholar and leader. You may even graduate as the co-author of a scientific publication or with your name on a patent application.

The college has committed more than $1 million in grants, endowments and gift funds to support student research and offer paid research positions for qualified students working under the mentorship of a faculty member.

PROBLEM SOLVING WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Every undergraduate engineering, computer science and environmental science student completes an industry-sponsored capstone in the Project Center. During their capstones, students act as consultants for a local industry partner, collaborating with working professionals to solve real problems facing the organization. Students meet regularly with their partner over their senior year to develop solutions to a problem identified by their sponsor. In the Project Center, students develop useful contacts and a record of practical accomplishment to jumpstart their careers.

Over the course of its 35 years, the Project Center has worked with 271 unique sponsoring organizations, with more than 3,700 students completing 900 projects throughout the region! Companies include Boeing, F5, Amazon and Seattle City Light.

SHOW YOUR WORK

Students have multiple opportunities throughout the year to share their accomplishments with the wider community. These include the STEM Research Showcase, celebrating summer research, and Projects Day, where graduating seniors present their solutions and recommendations to their faculty and industry sponsors.

Students survey and measure trees in a densely wooded ancient forest inside Seattle’s Seward Park, as well as collect data on abiotic conditions like temperature and soil moisture, for their Environmental Studies 200 class with Adjunct Professor Meera Lee Sethi, PhD. The course is an introduction to the fundamentals of ecology and most (though not all) of the labs take place outside so SU students can practice basic field data collection techniques.

EXCEL

BEYOND THE BOOKS

The Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons and SU’s makerspace ecosystem provide resources, services and cutting-edge technologies for students to excel in their coursework, as well as their personal and scholarly pursuits.

At SU, students have access to the spaces, collections, services and staff they need to be successful. Whether they’re conducting research for a fellowship, refining their paper with a writing consultant or borrowing media equipment for their documentary series, the library has it all.

Physical spaces and virtual resources bolster academic pursuits, giving students the necessary tools to excel academically and socially.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUDIO!

The Media Production Center provides all the equipment students need for professional, highquality productions.

RARE FINDS.

Discover unbelievable treasures in the university Special Collections.

ACED IT.

Students can elevate their work with access to 1:1 support for math, writing and research.

HANDMADE.

The Billodue Makerspace at the Sinegal Center brings high-tech tools and hands-on learning to the next level for all students.

MEET ME AT THE LIBRARY.

With an incredible variety of spaces, students have no problem finding a quiet nook to study alone or a room equipped with all the technology needed to crush that group project.

At Seattle University, we recognize that some of your most valuable experiences occur outside the classroom. As is the hallmark of a Jesuit education, you will have the opportunity to explore an organization through an internship and gain real-world experience that can factor into your future career plans. The Career Engagement Office works in partnership with faculty and employers to prepare you for your internship or career journey.

While students complete internships around the nation and across the globe, a large number are engaged in internships in the greater Seattle area. Opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, leading organizations and startups are right here on our doorstep.

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A beacon of hope and a voice for his community and district, Joseph Nguyen, ’06, is the first person of color to win a seat in Washington state’s 34th District and the first Vietnamese American state senator. A legislative newcomer who is a deeply committed servant-leader focused on issues of social justice, Nguyen is determined to use his platform to elevate voices and ideas that have, in the past, been left out of the conversation. He is also a senior program manager at Microsoft and Nguyen serves on the Wellspring Family Services Board of Directors.

A vibrant leader and advocate for underrepresented communities, Aerica Shimizu Banks, ’10, has worked both in and alongside government to drive sustainable change for communities of color and women. Through her policy work in the Obama administration, the Pew Charitable Trust, Google and Pinterest, she strives to keep the marginalized at the fore. A Forbes magazine "30 Under 30" list-maker, her many achievements include co-founding BEACON, a campaign to make Washington, D.C., the most influential city for women entrepreneurs and passing legislation addressing inequities in inventorship.

How do you boost the economy of Dubai and transform it into a world-class city? Start by getting a business degree from Seattle University, of course. After graduating from the Albers School of Business & Economics, Mohamed Alabbar built an impressive career working closely with the Sheikh of Dubai. Eventually he founded Emaar Properties—one of the largest real estate development companies in the Middle East—that developed Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and largest shopping mall.

WHO WILL YOU BECOME?

Prepare to encounter the world and develop a broad foundation of knowledge and experience about human existence, the natural world and everything in it. Learn to embrace complex questions by rigorously applying appropriate methods of inquiry.

Become adept in your discipline to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills about your academic and scholarly passions—and the ability to apply them.

Be empowered to make a difference and become a competent, creative writer, speaker and critical thinker. Contribute to the common good and thrive in leadership, team and advocacy roles. You'll be armed with all the tools you need to meet life's challenges.

Leave prepared and inspired, ready to lead a reflective life of meaning and value. Contemplate your relationship with the transcendent. Discern your vocational and life paths.

Commit to justice and ethical action while becoming an engaged, ethical member of local and global communities. Act with compassion and integrity. Advocate and strive for social and environmental justice. SEATTLEU.EDU/LEARNINGOBJECTIVES

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program. All university policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Jesuit and Catholic identity and character.

Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the university’s Chief EEO Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 206-220-8515. Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact the following Title IX coordinator or Title IX contact persons: Jill Moffitt | Interim Assistant VP for Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator | Office of Institutional Equity, Loyola Hall 300 | 206-220-8515 | jmoffitt@seattleu.edu; Alvin Sturdivant, PhD | Vice President for Student Development | STCN 140B | 206-296-6066 | sturdial@seattleu.edu; or Matthew Philip | Interim Vice President, Human Resources | RINA 214 | 206-296-5869 | philipm@seattleu.edu. Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.