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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Cello
Read More: CelloCello at Lawrence will help you discover your own voice and create a distinctive artistic personality.
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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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Clarinet
Read More: ClarinetWith Lawrence’s Clarinet program you will reach your greatest musical potential through individualized study.
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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.
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Cognitive Science
Read More: Cognitive ScienceExplore the inner workings of your brain through a multidisciplinary perspective in Cognitive Science.
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Computer Science
Read More: Computer ScienceDiscover the endless possibilities of a Computer Science Major. Learn diverse programming languages, engage in innovative problem-solving, and explore career opportunities in technology’s ever-evolving landscape.
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Dance
Read More: DanceDance at Lawrence crafts pathways for curiosity, resiliency, authenticity and connection through movement.
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Data Science and Statistics
Read More: Data Science and StatisticsLearn to use statistical software and programming skills in Lawrence’s Statistics & Data Science minor.
