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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 Degree Program
Start at Lawrence, then continue at a partner professional school to build career-specific skills.
Performance Area
Focused study spanning vocal, instrumental, stage, and musical inquiry to foster artistic excellence and deep creative engagement.
Areas of Study
Find Your Program
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Major, Minor
East Asian Studies
Read More: East Asian StudiesDevelop a 360º view of a complex and fascinating region of the world in Lawrence’s East Asian Studies program.
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Major, Minor
Economics
Read More: EconomicsUnderstand societies and indivdiual behaviors through the lens of economics in the Economics program at Lawrence.
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Minor
Education Studies
Read More: Education StudiesLearn the why and how of education in Lawrence’s education studies minor.
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Cooperative Degree Program
Engineering
Read More: EngineeringStudents wishing to combine a liberal arts education with engineering may want to choose a dual degree program in engineering, which typically involves two to three years of study at Lawrence University and two years of study at an affiliated engineering school.
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Major, Minor
English: Creative Writing
Read More: English: Creative WritingProgram Overview The English Department offers two majors/minors: English: Literature and English: Creative Writing. English: Creative Writing models ways to move audiences with words. Since writing and reading are inextricably intertwined, students engage with some of the newest and oldest writers in English as they develop their own voices and hone their craft. In creative…
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Major, Minor
English: Literature
Read More: English: LiteratureDevelop skills in critical reading, writing, and analysis in Lawrence’s English program.
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Major
Environmental Science
Read More: Environmental ScienceStudy how human activity affects the environment in Lawrence’s Environmental Sciences program.
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Major, Minor
Environmental Studies
Read More: Environmental StudiesIntroduce your natural curiosity to an ecosystem of new understanding in Lawrence’s Environmental Studies program.
