
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
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Cooperative Degree Program
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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Major, Minor
Religious Studies
Read More: Religious StudiesExpand your understanding of the human experience in the Religious Studies program at Lawrence.
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Major, Minor
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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Performance Area
Saxophone
Read More: SaxophoneBlend a well-rounded and intellectually challenging liberal arts tradition with the immersive world of saxophone study.
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Major, Minor
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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Major, Minor
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.
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Pre-Professional Program
Teacher Education & Certification
Read More: Teacher Education & CertificationLawrence’s teacher certification program is available to Lawrence students, alumni, and graduates from other schools.
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Major, Minor
Theatre Arts
Read More: Theatre ArtsImmerse yourself in the brilliance of fellow artists making theatre together at Lawrence University. Get hands-on experience in costume and production design, performing, and directing.