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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Open Major

Still deciding on a major? Apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as an open major and work closely with an advisor to select a program that fits your interests.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Anthropology

Anthropology is the comparative study of humans in all walks of life, all kinds of societies, all parts of the world, and at all points in time.

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Tippie College of Business

Economics

Economists study how societies allocate limited resources to achieve competing ends. They employ empirical and deductive methods to analyze incentives, constraints, organizational forms, and market forces.

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College of Engineering

Engineering

Iowa's College of Engineering offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree in eight majors.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

American Sign Language

As an ASL student, you will develop facility in using a language that is comparable in complexity and expressiveness to oral languages but that operates in a different sensory channel.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Biology

Biology is at the heart of some of today’s biggest opportunities and challenges, such as developing products related to human health, understanding the relationships among the many species that inhabit Earth, and managing human impacts on the environment.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation is a health-oriented and client-centered field of human services.

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Carver College of Medicine

Medical Laboratory Science

If you're interested in health care, laboratory work, producing and using scientific data, and analytical problem solving, then Medical Laboratory Science may be the career for you.

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College of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering links biology, medicine, and engineering to improve human health. Many Engineering students choose this major as preparation for medical school.

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College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering involves the industrial application of chemicals to new inventions or to improve the world. Chemical engineers use microbes to produce pharmaceuticals and chemicals, develop new sources of energy, create artificial organs, and design the next generation of polymers.

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College of Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Medical imaging, designing new computer chips, developing advanced robotic control systems, and creating new generations of wireless communication devices.

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College of Education

Education

In addition to the ongoing need for K-12 teachers, there is a growing need for trained education, counseling, and human relations professionals.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Ethics and Public Policy

The ethics and public policy major emphasizes the study of reasoning and prepares students to bring a sophisticated, cross-disciplinary perspective to diverse fields such as business, government, urban and regional planning, social work, and law.

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College of Education

Secondary Education

Iowa offers excellent teacher education programs that prepare students to seek licensure to teach at the secondary level (grades 5-12) in art, English, mathematics, music, science, social studies, or a world language.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

English

English majors learn to think, read, and write critically about how literature and language influence individuals and society.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

History

The Department of History encourages students to develop an understanding of change--how it happens and why it happens the way it does--that enables them to engage our dynamic world as active and informed citizens. 

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

International Studies

The International Studies Program at Iowa offers a multidisciplinary approach to international issues and global connections.

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University College

Aerospace Studies and Military Science

Iowa offers programs in Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) and Military Science (Army ROTC) for students pursuing a college education while working toward a commission as an officer.

NCEC
College of Nursing

Nursing

Iowa is one of the premier institutions in the country for nursing education. Nursing is not just a major, but a career with limitless opportunities to work in a variety of settings and impact numerous populations.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Social Work

A helping profession and versatile degree for people who want to leave an impact on the world and make people's lives better.

Theater Arts
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Theatre Arts

Are you a hardworking artist who loves the challenge and collaboration of bringing stories to life on stage? Or are you still exploring your creative passions or looking to develop your unique artistic voice?

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College of Education

Elementary Education

A degree in elementary education prepares students for licensure to teach kindergarten through sixth grade and includes opportunities to specialize in teaching a specific area such as art, language arts, or reading.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Environmental Policy and Planning

The Environmental Policy and Planning major at Iowa empowers students to address pressing environmental challenges through policy or planning pathways.

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College of Public Health

Public Health

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities. This is a collaborative, varied field that attracts people who want to improve human health using skills from areas such as behavioral and social science, environmental science, math and statistics, laboratory science, and policy development.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

English and Creative Writing

English and Creative Writing majors learn to think, read, and write critically and creatively about how literature and language influence individuals and society.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Global Health Studies

Global Health Studies students engage in real-world health problems and are challenged to embark on careers that focus on improving health worldwide.

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College of Education

Education Studies and Human Relations

If you are interested in a career in education or a helping profession but you do not wish to pursue classroom teaching, a degree in Education Studies and Human Relations may be right for you.

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College of Education

Science Studies

The science studies BS major offers preparation for students considering jobs teaching science in schools or in informal learning settings such as park naturalists or museum educators.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Translation

For globally minded students interested in languages and translation, the University of Iowa is the place to be!

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College of Education

Counseling and Behavioral Health Services

The need for helping professionals in schools and rural communities continues to grow. You can make a lasting difference by studying human behaviors and helping processes.

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College of Engineering

Applied Climate Science and Energy Technologies

The Applied Climate Science and Energy Technologies (ACSET) Certificate program is designed to empower students to address the challenges posed by climate change and the imperative for sustainable energy solutions.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Earth and Environmental Sciences major at Iowa is perfect for students fascinated by the natural world.

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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Geographical and Sustainability Sciences

The Geographical and Sustainability Sciences major at Iowa explores the dynamic interplay between natural and social systems.

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