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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Pre Law
Read More: Pre LawWherever you are in pursuing your dream of a career in law, Lawrence’s pre-law advisors are here to help you find your way toward achieving your goals. Communication, reading, writing, listening, and critical thinking are foundational to a Lawrence education regardless of the major you choose. And with personalized plans and hands-on advising, networking, funding,…
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Psychology
Read More: PsychologyDiscover the exciting opportunities a psychology major offers, from understanding the brain-behavior link to pursuing careers in counseling, business, and more.
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Public Health
Read More: Public HealthLawrence offers a 4+1 program in public health in conjunction with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Students spend three years at Lawrence and a year of dual enrollment at Lawrence and in MCW’s online public health program, starting the summer after their junior year. In the dual degree year, while still in residence at…
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Religious Studies
Read More: Religious StudiesExpand your understanding of the human experience in the Religious Studies program at Lawrence.
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Russian
Read More: RussianExplore the culture of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages in the Russian program at Lawrence.
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Saxophone
Read More: SaxophoneBlend a well-rounded and intellectually challenging liberal arts tradition with the immersive world of saxophone study.
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Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx Studies
Read More: Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx StudiesProgram Overview The Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx Studies program prepares students to succeed in a multilingual and multicultural world. The program empowers students to explore art, literature, linguistics, history, and film from the Spanish-speaking world. Students learn together and hone their skills in the classroom and beyond, with the Latin American and Spanish film…
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Studio Art
Read More: Studio ArtLawrence University’s art major offers a canvas for your imagination. Join our community of inspiring art majors today! majors and creative opportunities.
