MAJORS & PROGRAMS
Every Lawrentian Majors in Curiosity
ACADEMIC TERMS 101
Start Your Search With Confidence
To help you explore your options, here are a few terms you’ll see as you browse Lawrence majors, minors, programs, and pathways.
major
A primary area of study that leads to a degree.
Minor
A secondary area of study that complements your major or expands your interests.
Pre-Professional Program
A guided path that helps prepare you for professional study in fields such as health or law.
Cooperative
Start at Lawrence, then continue at a partner professional school to build career-specific skills.
Interdisciplinary
A program that brings together more than one discipline, subject, or area of study.
Areas of Study
Find Your Program
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Anthropology
Read More: AnthropologyWith a focus on fieldwork, explore humanity’s patterns and practices in Lawrence’s anthropology program.
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Art History
Read More: Art HistoryBring your fresh perspective to understanding art at Lawrence University’s Art History program.
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Biochemistry
Read More: BiochemistryBiochemistry at Lawrence helps you build a solid foundation in understanding the biological processes of all life forms.
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Biology
Read More: BiologyParticipate in collaborative research, hands-on experiments, and explore what you can do with a biology major. Pursue your biology degree at Lawrence. Apply now!
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Biomedical Ethics
Read More: Biomedical EthicsShine light on all of the complexities that our understanding of health relies on in the study of Biomedical Ethics.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Read More: Business & EntrepreneurshipDiscover how Lawrence University’s Business & Entrepreneurship major prepares students to launch a startup or become a changemaker in their field of choice.
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Chemistry
Read More: ChemistryProfessional-level research both inside and outside of the classroom is essential to a Chemistry education at Lawrence.
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Classics
Read More: ClassicsStep into another world, and see it – and your own – from new points of view in Lawrence’s Classical Studies program.
