College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Iowa State University
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Iowa State University
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
You’re a Cyclone in the making
In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, curiosity drives new ideas, real-world skills, and career preparation. This is where passions and plans merge, explorers and innovators collaborate, and the arts and humanities, sciences, and technology intersect. Here, you’ll do and create, supported by a strong community. You’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in any field. Through your journey, your unique mix of interests will fuel progress and shape a future that’s entirely your own.
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.
A
Actuarial Science
Certificate
Advertising
Major, Minor
African and African American Studies
Minor
American Indian Studies
Minor
Anthropology
Major, Minor
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Minor
Astronomy
Minor
B
Biochemistry
Major, Minor
Biology
Major, Minor
C
Chemistry
Major, Minor
Chinese Studies
Minor
Classical Studies
Major, Minor
Climate Science
Major, Minor
Communication Studies
Major, Minor
Computer Science
Major, Minor
Criminal Justice
Major, Minor
D
Data Science
Major, Minor, Certificate
Digital Storytelling
Major, Minor
E
Earth Science
Major
English
Major, Minor
Environmental Science
Major
Environmental Studies
Major, Minor
Ethics
Minor
F
French
Major, Minor
G
Genetics
Major, Minor
Geology
Major, Minor
German
Major, Minor
Gerontology
Minor
H
History
Major, Minor
I
Integrated Health Sciences
Major
International Studies
Major, Minor
J
Journalism and Mass Communication
Major, Minor
L
Latin American Studies
Certificate
Leadership Studies
Minor, Certificate
Liberal Studies
Major
Linguistics
Major, Minor
M
Mathematics
Major, Minor
Meteorology
Major, Minor
Middle Eastern Studies
Minor
Military Studies
Minor
Music
Major, Minor
Music Technology
Minor
O
Open option
Major
P
Performing Arts
Major, Minor
Philosophy
Major, Minor
Physics
Major, Minor
Political Science
Major, Minor
Psychology
Major, Minor
Psychology – online completion
Major
Public Relations
Major, Minor
R
Religious Studies
Major, Minor
Russian Studies
Minor
S
Science Communication
Certificate
Scientific Illustration and Visualization
Major, Minor
Sociology
Major, Minor
Spanish
Major, Minor
Spanish Translation and Interpretation Studies
Minor
Speech Communication
Minor
Sports Media and Communication
Major
Statistics
Major, Minor
Sustainability
Minor
T
Teaching English as a Second Language
Minor
Technical Communication
Major, Minor
U
U.S. Latino/a Studies
Major, Minor
W
Women’s and Gender Studies
Major, Minor
World Film Studies
Minor
World Languages and Cultures
Major
Meaningful careers in the making
Whether you want to intern with ESPN, make biomedical discoveries as an undergraduate researcher, launch your own podcast, or design the lighting for a musical, you’ll find opportunities here to take you from the classroom to your career.
Earn a degree that can take you anywhere and join thousands of Cyclone alumni around the world who are making their mark.
Going global
Sports media students traveled with Iowa State football to Ireland and gained professional experience in conducting interviews, producing sports segments, and creating social media content.
Read more
Layk
Layk found the perfect internship for his fascination with the past – organizing the archives of an important figure in Iowa history.
Read more about Layk
Maya
Maya is developing data-driven career experience with the help of global internships and innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Read more about Maya
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, 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
Iowa State has prepared me in every possible way academically, professionally, and personally. Through challenging coursework, hands-on research, leadership roles in clubs, and community involvement, I’ve developed the confidence and skills I’ll need as I move forward. After graduation, I’ll be attending medical school, a dream of mine since I was little, and I truly believe Iowa State helped turn that dream into a plan.
Kirsten, ’25 biology
Undergraduate research
Cyclones publish papers, work in innovative faculty labs, present at national conferences, and gain practical techniques and professional skills for meaningful careers. Here, you can pursue what makes you curious, from investigating how diseases spread to studying what rocks can reveal about our climate.
Learn more
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.
Jared Anderson
As a leading innovator in the field of separation science, Professor of Chemistry Jared Anderson and his research team are helping keep your food and medicine safe.
Learn more
Ezra
Ezra’s innovative drive led him to develop an app that improves students’ speechwriting through AI analytics and voice and body-language feedback.
Learn more
Amanda
Amanda wants to start a non-profit organization that connects her community and is using her innovator’s mindset to get started.
Learn more
College news and events
LAS News
LAS Events
Honors, Awards, and Publications
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
You’re a Cyclone in the making
In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, curiosity drives new ideas, real-world skills, and career preparation. This is where passions and plans merge, explorers and innovators collaborate, and the arts and humanities, sciences, and technology intersect. Here, you’ll do and create, supported by a strong community. You’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in any field. Through your journey, your unique mix of interests will fuel progress and shape a future that’s entirely your own.
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.
A
Actuarial Science
Certificate
Advertising
Major, Minor
African and African American Studies
Minor
American Indian Studies
Minor
Anthropology
Major, Minor
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Minor
Astronomy
Minor
B
Biochemistry
Major, Minor
Biology
Major, Minor
C
Chemistry
Major, Minor
Chinese Studies
Minor
Classical Studies
Major, Minor
Climate Science
Major, Minor
Communication Studies
Major, Minor
Computer Science
Major, Minor
Criminal Justice
Major, Minor
D
Data Science
Major, Minor, Certificate
Digital Storytelling
Major, Minor
E
Earth Science
Major
English
Major, Minor
Environmental Science
Major
Environmental Studies
Major, Minor
Ethics
Minor
F
French
Major, Minor
G
Genetics
Major, Minor
Geology
Major, Minor
German
Major, Minor
Gerontology
Minor
H
History
Major, Minor
I
Integrated Health Sciences
Major
International Studies
Major, Minor
J
Journalism and Mass Communication
Major, Minor
L
Latin American Studies
Certificate
Leadership Studies
Minor, Certificate
Liberal Studies
Major
Linguistics
Major, Minor
M
Mathematics
Major, Minor
Meteorology
Major, Minor
Middle Eastern Studies
Minor
Military Studies
Minor
Music
Major, Minor
Music Technology
Minor
O
Open option
Major
P
Performing Arts
Major, Minor
Philosophy
Major, Minor
Physics
Major, Minor
Political Science
Major, Minor
Psychology
Major, Minor
Psychology – online completion
Major
Public Relations
Major, Minor
R
Religious Studies
Major, Minor
Russian Studies
Minor
S
Science Communication
Certificate
Scientific Illustration and Visualization
Major, Minor
Sociology
Major, Minor
Spanish
Major, Minor
Spanish Translation and Interpretation Studies
Minor
Speech Communication
Minor
Sports Media and Communication
Major
Statistics
Major, Minor
Sustainability
Minor
T
Teaching English as a Second Language
Minor
Technical Communication
Major, Minor
U
U.S. Latino/a Studies
Major, Minor
W
Women’s and Gender Studies
Major, Minor
World Film Studies
Minor
World Languages and Cultures
Major
Meaningful careers in the making
Whether you want to intern with ESPN, make biomedical discoveries as an undergraduate researcher, launch your own podcast, or design the lighting for a musical, you’ll find opportunities here to take you from the classroom to your career.
Earn a degree that can take you anywhere and join thousands of Cyclone alumni around the world who are making their mark.
Going global
Sports media students traveled with Iowa State football to Ireland and gained professional experience in conducting interviews, producing sports segments, and creating social media content.
Read more
Layk
Layk found the perfect internship for his fascination with the past – organizing the archives of an important figure in Iowa history.
Read more about Layk
Maya
Maya is developing data-driven career experience with the help of global internships and innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Read more about Maya
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, 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
Iowa State has prepared me in every possible way academically, professionally, and personally. Through challenging coursework, hands-on research, leadership roles in clubs, and community involvement, I’ve developed the confidence and skills I’ll need as I move forward. After graduation, I’ll be attending medical school, a dream of mine since I was little, and I truly believe Iowa State helped turn that dream into a plan.
Kirsten, ’25 biology
Undergraduate research
Cyclones publish papers, work in innovative faculty labs, present at national conferences, and gain practical techniques and professional skills for meaningful careers. Here, you can pursue what makes you curious, from investigating how diseases spread to studying what rocks can reveal about our climate.
Learn more
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.
Jared Anderson
As a leading innovator in the field of separation science, Professor of Chemistry Jared Anderson and his research team are helping keep your food and medicine safe.
Learn more
Ezra
Ezra’s innovative drive led him to develop an app that improves students’ speechwriting through AI analytics and voice and body-language feedback.
Learn more
Amanda
Amanda wants to start a non-profit organization that connects her community and is using her innovator’s mindset to get started.
Learn more
College news and events
LAS News
LAS Events
Honors, Awards, and Publications