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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Request Info Apply Start Something Info For... Current Students Faculty and Staff Sign Ons SearchSearch Submit Search Give Toggle Menu CloseCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academics Majors, Minors, and Certificates Academic Departments Winter and Summer Session Courses General Education Courses Transfer Admissions LAS Honors Program Graduate Studies Graduation and Convocation Student Support Advising Find Your People Career Support Scholarships Help With Classes Student Experiences Start Something LAS Undergraduate Research Study Abroad Leadership Experiences Student Organizations Research LAS Undergraduate Research Centers and Institutes LAS Lectures About the College Office of the Dean People College Named Faculty Mission Request Info Apply Start Something Search Submit Search College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Your full potential in the making When you’re motivated to make a difference, you learn how to make it happen. Whether you’re curious about clean energy, human health, or using data for public good, here you’ll find a supportive com munity of friends and faculty who share your interests. At Iowa State, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experiences to hit the ground running in your field of choice. Find out more On this page What can I study? Meaningful careers in the making Community and support Undergraduate research Student experiences Innovation and entrepreneurship What Can I Study? Majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) range from biology to history to psychology, with over 50 options. You can creatively pair majors and minors to pursue unique career paths, prepare for graduate school, or plan for a future in health, law, or medicine. Majors, minors, and certificates – Click to expand Actuarial Science Certificate Advertising Major, Minor African and African American Studies Minor American Indian Studies Minor Anthropology Major, Minor Applied Artificial Intelligence Minor Astronomy Minor Biochemistry Major, Minor Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Major, Minor Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration Major, Minor Biology Major, Minor Chemistry Major, Minor Chinese Studies Minor Classical Studies Major, Minor Climate Science Major, Minor Communication Studies Major, Minor Computer Science Major, Minor Computing Applications Certificate Criminal Justice Major, Minor Data Science Major, Minor, Certificate Earth Science Major Economics Major, Minor English Major, Minor Entrepreneurship Major, Minor Environmental Science Major Environmental Studies Major, Minor Ethics Minor French Major, Minor Genetics Major, Minor Geology Major, Minor German Major, Minor Gerontology Minor History Major, Minor International Studies Major, Minor Journalism and Mass Communication Major, Minor Languages and Cultures for Professions Major, Minor Latin American Studies Certificate Leadership Studies Minor, Certificate Liberal Studies Major Linguistics Major, Minor Mathematics Major, Minor Meteorology Major, Minor Middle Eastern Studies Minor Military Studies Minor Music Major, Minor Music Technology Minor Open option Major Performing Arts Major, Minor Philosophy Major, Minor Physics Major, Minor Political Science Major, Minor Psychology Major, Minor Public Relations Major, Minor Religious Studies Major, Minor Russian Studies Minor Science Communication Certificate Sociology Major, Minor Software Engineering Major Spanish Major, Minor Speech Communication Minor Statistics Major, Minor Teaching English as a Second Language Minor Technical Communication Major, Minor Theatre Major, Minor U.S. Latino/a Studies Major, Minor Women’s and Gender Studies Major, Minor World Film Studies Minor Meaningful careers in the making Intern with Google. Conduct neuroscience research in an innovative faculty lab. Launch a tech startup. Study language and culture in Valencia, Spain. Here you’ll be surrounded by a spirit of doing and a supportive community. Earn a degree that can take you anywhere and join the thousands of Cyclone alumni who are improving the world and finding bold solutions to big challenges. This is your future in the making. Félix Báez-Santiago An internship with the Public Science Collaborative helped Felix impact public health. Read more about Félix Jackson Jackson paved a pre-health path to dental school with student clubs, job shadowing, and undergraduate research. Read more about Jackson Caitlin Caitlin explored the world of genetics during an internship and conducting research alongside faculty engaged in groundbreaking crop development discovery. Read more about Caitlin We’ve got your back We believe in learning and working together. Iowa State has many people and spaces that support your academics, well-being, and personal growth. No two Cyclones are the same, so diverse options let you choose what’s helpful. Individual support From peer mentors to LAS Career Services, you can find partners to guide you on your way. Find out more Community support M ake meaningful connections through help rooms, LAS learning communities, LAS Multicultural Student Success, and many other programs. Find out more Well-being Iowa State’s student health and wellness programs, from mental health resources to recreation services, help students thrive. Find out more There are so many undergraduate opportunities at Iowa State and everyone — from professors, peer mentors and program managers — is rooting for you to succeed and grow. Any student can create their own support team. It’s just a matter of getting involved, exploring, and taking advantage of all that Iowa State has to offer. Nethmi, ’23 chemistry Undergraduate research Work alongside world-class faculty mentors and learn by doing. Pursue what makes you curious, from gene-editing tech to Gen Z voting habits. Iowa State students publish papers, work in innovative labs, present at national conferences, and gain practical techniques and professional skills for meaningful careers. Experiences for learning, laughing and lending a hand Finding your people is just as important as finding your passion. Write for the Iowa State Daily, join the Political Science Club, or perform in a music ensemble. Lifelong memories in the making Find out more Start something in LAS Your big ideas can change the world. Nurture your inner innovator and entrepreneur with support from energetic faculty and staff in the Start Something LAS program. Explore and expand your ideas in the Start Something LAS Academy, based in the Student Innovation Center. You’ll find courses and hands-on experiences that can help you expand your perspectives and impact on the world. Jassma’ray After plugging into entrepreneurship opportunities at Iowa State, Jassma’ray expanded her small business and funneled her phenomenal success back into the community. Learn more Miranda Ekern A paid ISU opportunity helped Miranda boost her entrepreneurial venture and connect people in her community. Learn more Greg Oakes When faced with the impossible, innovator and Professor of Music Greg Oakes started from scratch. In the pursuit of cool, he pioneered a clarinet that can hit new notes. 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