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AccountingAccounting/gallery/Accountbdsm-med.jpgAs an accounting major you will learn how to provide relevant financial information to users such as managers, investors, creditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and the public. You will plan, evaluate, and direct the activities of your company, an integral component of managing growth and development.
Actuarial ScienceActuarial Science/gallery/actuarial-science-med.jpgAs an actuarial science major, you will study business, finance, mathematics, and statistics and learn how to apply that knowledge to measure, assess, and manage risk in insurance, finance, and other industries and professions. With this depth of understanding, you will help organizations grow and provide value to their customers and clients, help leaders make strategic decisions, and help consumers prepare for their future. 
AdvertisingAdvertising/gallery/adsmall-med.jpgIowa State University offers one of only 15 accredited advertising majors nationally. As an advertising major you will gain knowledge in a variety of areas including graphic and web design, multimedia production, copy writing, media planning, advertising sales, and strategic communication.
Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering/gallery/aero_sm-med.jpgWhether you are interested in propulsion, structural mechanics, aerodynamics, or space exploration, Iowa State’s program will help you become your best.
African and African American St...African and African American Studies/gallery/african_sm-med.jpgAfrican and African American Studies, a cross-disciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers students the opportunity to explore the African Americans’ experience and African American contributions to American culture. 
Agricultural BusinessAgricultural Business/gallery/agbus_sm-med.jpgIowa State offers one of the best agricultural business programs in the nation. The agricultural business major emphasizes courses in business and economics, with an agricultural focus.
Agricultural EngineeringAgricultural Engineering/gallery/agengin_sm-med.jpgAs an agricultural engineering student you will learn how to design systems that directly impact peoples’ lives. You will explore the biological, physical, and engineering sciences and apply your knowledge to solving problems using agricultural and biological engineering design methods. 
Agricultural StudiesAgricultural Studies/gallery/agstudies_sm-med.jpgThe agricultural studies major is designed especially for those who are interested in production agriculture and the businesses and agencies that serve the food and agriculture industry. The program in agricultural studies is designed for flexibility, allowing you to develop a broad-based education in agricultural sciences and agri-business.
Agricultural Systems TechnologyAgricultural Systems Technology/gallery/agsystemstech_sm-med.jpgAs an agricultural systems technology major you will apply a systems-approach to technology management, which prepares you to oversee and optimize machinery, biological processes, and rapidly developing and changing systems in agriculture.
Agricultural and Life Sciences ...Agricultural and Life Sciences Education/gallery/aglifesci_sm-med.jpgAgriculture and life sciences education at Iowa State is a blend of professional development, technical agriculture, and general education courses that prepares you for leadership positions in education or agribusiness.
Agriculture and SocietyAgriculture and Society/gallery/agsociety_sm-med.jpgIn the agriculture and society program you will study the social, political, and economic forces that affect rural communities and agriculture.
AgronomyAgronomy/gallery/AgronomyCatalogThumbnail17-med.jpgAgronomy is the science of plants and soils for agriculture and the center of new frontiers in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and biorenewable fuels.
Air Force Aerospace StudiesAir Force Aerospace Studies/gallery/airforcestudies_sm-med.jpg
American Indian StudiesAmerican Indian Studies/gallery/amerindian_sm-med.jpgAmerican Indian Studies is a cross-disciplinary minor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that allows students to learn more about the contemporary and historical realities of native communities in North America, to appreciate the variety of native cultures and experiences, and to be prepared for an attentive lifelong learning experience in a diverse world.
Animal EcologyAnimal Ecology/gallery/animalecology_sm-med.jpgIowa State is the only university in the country that offers an undergraduate major in animal ecology. Your coursework will emphasize ecological principles and processes and their applications to natural resource management.
Animal ScienceAnimal Science/gallery/DairyScience_sm-med.jpgAs an animal science major you will focus on understanding the life cycle of companion and production animals through study of the fundamentals of behavior, growth and development, lactation, genetics and breeding, nutrition, and reproduction.
AnthropologyAnthropology/gallery/anthropology_sm-med.jpgAs an anthropology major you will study past and present human behavior and what it means to be human. You will also deal with fascinating questions such as how people’s behavior changes over time, how people communicate and move about the globe, how people and cultures of distant places are different, how individuals and groups cooperate in distinct cultural contexts, and how the human species has evolved over millions of years. 
Apparel, Merchandising, and DesignApparel, Merchandising, and Design/gallery/Apparel,MerchDesign_sm-med.jpgThe Iowa State apparel, merchandising, and design program is one of only 13 programs in the nation approved by the American Apparel and Footwear Association. When you major in this field, you will choose from one of four areas of concentration: Creative design, technical design, product development, or production and sourcing management.
ArchitectureArchitecture/gallery/architect_sm-med.jpgIowa State’s undergraduate architecture program is ranked among the top 10 in the United States by DesignIntelligence. The five-year accredited bachelor of architecture degree consists of a one-year preprofessional program and a four-year professional segment.
Art and DesignArt and Design/gallery/ArtDesign_sm-med.jpgArt and design is a four-year degree program with two options: art and culture, or art and design history and theory. Both options require you to complement your art coursework with study in an area outside of the College of Design.
Athletic TrainingAthletic Training/gallery/AthleticTraining_sm-med.jpgAs an athletic training major you will study the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and others who are engaged in everyday physical activities.
Biochemistry (AGLS)Biochemistry (AGLS)/gallery/agbiochem_sm-med.jpgWhen you major in agricultural biochemistry you explore the unknown, the unseen, and the undiscovered wonders of the natural world. Your coursework will provide a foundation in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology, as those fields relate to agricultural and biological sciences. 
Biochemistry and BiophysicsBiochemistry and Biophysics/gallery/biophysics_small-med.jpgBiochemistry provides the basis for much of modern biotechnology. Biochemists seek to understand life processes in terms of chemical and physical principles. They conduct research in areas such as the structure and function of enzymes, membranes, and hormones; cell metabolism; reproduction; the chemical basis of heredity; muscle contraction; nerve transmission; and the design and evaluation of drugs for the treatment of disease.
Bioinformatics and Computationa...Bioinformatics and Computational Biology/gallery/bioinfo_sm-med.jpgAs a bioinformatics and computational biology major you will explore the interfaces of biological, informational, and computational sciences.
Biological Systems EngineeringBiological Systems Engineering/gallery/biosystems_sm-med.jpgBiological Systems Engineering integrates life sciences with engineering to solve problems related to, or using, biological systems (microbes, plants, animals, human, and/or ecosystems). Biological systems engineers use their understanding of engineering to analyze organisms and ecosystems, and their knowledge of biological systems to inspire and inform their designs.
Biological/Pre-Medical Illustra...Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration /gallery/BioPreMedIll_sm-med.jpgIowa State offers one of the best undergraduate scientific illustration programs in the nation. As a biological and premedical illustration major you will combine your interest and aptitude in science and art to become a biocommunications specialist. You will learn professional illustration and visual communication techniques and master the use of technology as applied to scientific visualization.
Biology (AGLS)Biology (AGLS)/gallery/biology_sm-med.jpgIowa State University is a major center for research and education in the biological sciences. Students have the opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s leaders in biological research and teaching and to participate in innovative programs.
Biology (LAS)Biology (LAS)/gallery/biologylas_sm-med.jpgThe biology program at Iowa State provides a broad education in all aspects of modern biology. With over 200 faculty who are biologists, our students have the opportunity to learn from research and educational leaders in all fields of the biological sciences.
Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering/gallery/biomedsm-med.jpgMinor supervised by an interdisciplinary faculty committee, administered by Chemical and Biological Engineering. The Biomedical engineering minor is a unique opportunity for engineering students to acquire a multi-disciplinary engineering and life sciences background for entering the field of biomedical engineering.
Biomedical SciencesBiomedical Sciences/gallery/biomedsci_sm-med.jpgFor professional curriculum in veterinary medicine leading to the degree doctor of veterinary medicine, see Veterinary Medicine, Curriculum.- BiophysicsBiophysics/gallery/biophysics_small-med.jpgThe field of biophysics is part of a major scientific revolution that is occurring in the biological sciences—for the first time, scientists can study life forms at the molecular level, which means that we can explore and discover how and why organisms function as they do.
Biorenewable Resources and Tech...Biorenewable Resources and Technology/gallery/brt_sm-med.jpg
Business AdministrationBusiness Administration/gallery/BusAdmin_banner16-med.jpgThe department of Business Administration supports the undergraduate programs in the departments of Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain and Information Systems, by providing specialized coursework in orientation to business, and cooperative education opportunities.
Business EconomicsBusiness Economics/gallery/economicssmall-med.jpgA major in business economics will offer you an innovative business degree with a business emphasis interwoven with economics courses.
Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering/gallery/chemicaleng_sm-med.jpgAs a chemical engineering major you will use science, experience, creativity, and ingenuity to deal with chemical and physical changes of matter and the conversion of energy.
ChemistryChemistry/gallery/chemistrysm-med.jpgWhen you study chemistry you have the opportunity to study scientific processes and reactions that define every aspect of daily life.
Child, Adult and Family ServicesChild, Adult and Family Services/gallery/Familychildservicessm-med.jpgGraduates of the Child, Adult and Family Studies major are prepared to work in agencies that serve young children, youth, adults and families to provide high quality services related to early care and education, youth development and programming, and family interaction and conflict resolution. 
Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering/gallery/engr-civil_sm-med.jpgCivil engineers monitor public safety, health, and productivity; they plan, design, and supervise construction, operation, and maintenance of public and private facilities.
Classical StudiesClassical Studies/gallery/intlstudies_sm-med.jpgThe cross-disciplinary program in Classical Studies engages students with the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome and their influence, both past and present, on western and world cultures. 
Communication StudiesCommunication Studies/gallery/CommStudiessm-med.jpgAs a communication studies major you will learn about human communication, exploring the ways we create and negotiate meaning. You will examine the role that communication plays in creating and managing interpersonal interactions in both personal and professional contexts.
Community and Regional PlanningCommunity and Regional Planning/gallery/CommRegionalPlan_sm-med.jpgThe Department of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State is one of the nation’s largest and longest-established planning programs, and one of only 16 accredited undergraduate planning programs in the United States. Planning is the profession that is dedicated to helping society manage change. Planners help to evaluate and seize opportunities and to understand and solve problems.
Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering/gallery/computerengin_sm-med.jpgComputer engineering deals with all aspects of computer systems, including design, construction, operation, and testing. Your coursework will fascinate, inspire, and prepare you for learning in a variety of professional capacities.
Computer ScienceComputer Science/gallery/computer%20science%20las_sm-med.jpgA degree in Computer Science has value in nearly every industry. The hands-on projects in our classes will teach you how to use technology to solve problems and improve the world around you. Chase new ideas by conducting undergraduate research with world-class faculty, and go beyond campus with paid internships at local start-ups or Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Boeing.
Construction EngineeringConstruction Engineering/gallery/engr-construction_sm-med.jpgAs a construction engineering student you will learn to identify the best methods and techniques of construction to determine construction costs and schedules, propose the best construction sequence, and supervise construction projects.
Criminal Justice StudiesCriminal Justice Studies/gallery/crimjust_sm-med.jpgThe criminal justice studies program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor in Criminal Justice studies.
Culinary Food Science (AGLS)Culinary Food Science (AGLS)/gallery/culinaryscience_sm-med.jpgAs a culinary food science student you will explore food chemistry, nutrition, and food microbiology, as well as food safety, sanitation, quantity food production, and fine dining management. This is a food science-based degree in which you build a strong foundation in science while learning basic culinary skills.
Culinary Food Science (H SCI)Culinary Food Science (H SCI)/gallery/HSCulinaryScience_sm-med.jpgAs a culinary food science student you will explore food chemistry, nutrition, and food microbiology, as well as food safety, sanitation, quantity food production, and fine dining management. This is a food science-based degree in which you build a strong foundation in science while learning basic culinary skills
Dairy ScienceDairy Science/gallery/dairyscienceag_sm-med.jpgThe dairy science program at Iowa State focuses on dairy cattle and dairy food products. Depending upon your academic interests and career goals, you and your adviser will design a “directional studies program.”
Data ScienceData Science/gallery/datasciencefilter-med.jpgPrepare for a top technology job in a field with strong employment outcomes. Learn the technical fundamentals of data science with a focus on transforming data into insights. Data scientists can make a significant impact on society's most challenging issues and are found in business, government, nonprofits and other sectors.
Design StudiesDesign Studies/gallery/DesignStudies_sm-med.jpgThe Design Studies programs bring together courses that deal with the integrated study of the conceptualization, production, visible form, uses, and history of artifacts, buildings, and environments as well as the common qualities and connections among the design, art and planning fields.
Diet and Exercise (AGLS)Diet and Exercise (AGLS)/gallery/dietexercise_sm-med.jpgDiet and exercise is an accredited program for students interested in earning concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degrees. To pursue this program you will start as a pre-diet and exercise major, and at the beginning of your junior year you will apply for admission to the accelerated program.
Diet and Exercise (H SCI)Diet and Exercise (H SCI)/gallery/dietandex_sm-med.jpgDiet and exercise is an accredited program for students interested in earning concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degrees. To pursue this program you will start as a pre-diet and exercise major, and at the beginning of your junior year you will apply for admission to the accelerated program.
Dietetics (AGLS)Dietetics (AGLS)/gallery/dieteticsag_sm-med.jpgThe dietetics degree at Iowa State is an accredited science- and health-related program that emphasizes food and nutrition. As a dietetics major you will take courses in nutrient metabolism, community nutrition, counseling and educational methods, medical nutrition therapy, and food service management. 
Dietetics (H SCI)Dietetics (H SCI)/gallery/CHS_Dietetics_sm-med.jpgThe dietetics degree at Iowa State is an accredited science- and health-related program that emphasizes food and nutrition. As a dietetics major you will take courses in nutrient metabolism, community nutrition, counseling and educational methods, medical nutrition therapy, and food service management.
Early Childcare Education and P...Early Childcare Education and Programming/gallery/earlysm-med.jpgThe Early Childcare Education and Programing major prepares graduates to work in a variety of childcare centers and homes, infant/toddler and preschool programs, Head Start programs, and before and after-school programs for children ages birth to eight. The curriculum is focused specifically on topics directly relevant to the major and is designed to provide content for the final two years of a student’s program.
Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education/gallery/Human%20DevFamily%20Studies_sm-med.jpgThe curriculum in early childhood education prepares you to obtain a license to teach children from birth through third grade in both general and special education.
Earth ScienceEarth Science/gallery/earth%20science_sm-med.jpgAs an earth science major you will study how to describe the natural world, investigate the environment, and understand the reasons for changes in the structure of the planet we inhabit.
Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyEcology and Evolutionary Biology/gallery/ecologyorganbiology_sm-med.jpgThe Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) interdepartmental major is offered through ten departments -- Agronomy; Anthropology; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; Entomology; Genetics, Development and Cell Biology; Geological and Atmospheric Sciences; Horticulture; Mathematics; Natural Resource Ecology and Management; Plant Pathology; and Statistics. 
EconomicsEconomics/gallery/BusinessEcon_sm-med.jpgEconomics is a social science that studies how people and businesses make decisions, how those decisions are coordinated in the market, and how government policy can influence market outcomes with respect to the efficiency of resource utilization and the welfare of society.
Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering/gallery/electrical-engr_sm-med.jpgElectrical engineers work with anything related to electronics and electrical devices. Faculty members at Iowa State University are researching thin film semiconductor devices, large-scale energy distribution, solar energy conversion, antennas, wireless networks, and many other devices and systems that we use in daily life.
Elementary EducationElementary Education/gallery/SchoolEd_sm-med.jpgA degree in elementary education at Iowa State prepares you either to teach all subjects or to specialize in mathematics, science, language arts, or social studies. The curriculum in elementary education is planned for students preparing to teach in grades kindergarten through six. Teaching endorsements in areas closely related to elementary education, including a special education endorsement in multi-categorical resource teaching, are available for elementary education majors.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Management/gallery/enginman_sm-med.jpg
Engineering MechanicsEngineering Mechanics/gallery/embanner_sm-med.jpgThe undergraduate courses in mechanics are intermediate between those in physics and mathematics and the professional and design courses of the several engineering curricula. 
EnglishEnglish/gallery/english_sm-med.jpgAs an English major you will study British and American and multicultural literatures as well as the structure of the English language, rhetorical analyses, theory and multiple possibilities in creative writing. You may also choose to pursue English Education to become a middle school or high school English teacher. Additionally, Iowa State’s program in rhetoric and professional communication has been recognized as a leader in breaking new ground.
Entrepreneurial StudiesEntrepreneurial Studies/gallery/entrep_sm-med.jpgEntrepreneurial Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides opportunities to students to learn about entrepreneurship—the process of creating value through recognizing and developing opportunities. It serves to complement the student’s major area of study, in any college, by offering a means of putting theory and science into practice.- EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship/gallery/agbus_sm-med.jpgPrepare to identify and exploit business opportunities, start your own business, assist other entrepreneurs in starting or running a business, or contribute to entrepreneurial and innovative activities in established organizations.
Environmental Science (AGLS)Environmental Science (AGLS)/gallery/environscience_sm-med.jpgIowa State offers two distinct but allied undergraduate programs focused on environmental systems: Environmental science and environmental studies.
The environmental science major provides a technically rigorous, quantitative, and integrated approach to the study of environmental systems. - Environmental Science (LAS)Environmental Science (LAS)/gallery/environscience_sm-med.jpgIowa State offers two distinct but allied undergraduate programs focused on environmental systems: Environmental science and environmental studies.
The environmental science major provides a technically rigorous, quantitative, and integrated approach to the study of environmental systems.
Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies/gallery/environmental%20studies_sm-med.jpgEnvironmental Studies deals with the relationship and interactions between humans and the environment. Students in any college at ISU may elect to take a secondary major or minor in Environmental Studies. 
Event ManagementEvent Management/gallery/CHS_Event%20Management_sm-med.jpgThe event management program at Iowa State will offer you formal education, experience, and training for a rapidly evolving industry that is high in demand.
Family and Consumer Sciences Ed...Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies/gallery/famconsci_sm-med.jpgFamily and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies graduates have a broad understanding of individual and family well-being, and can apply the knowledge in a variety of professional settings in business and community programs.
FinanceFinance/gallery/Finance_banner16-med.jpgAs a finance major you will study aspects of cash and financial management critical to business growth and success. You will take advantage of Iowa State’s broad curriculum, which includes courses such as the legal environment of business, discrete math for business, global perspectives, contemporary moral issues, and business statistics.
Financial Counseling and PlanningFinancial Counseling and Planning/gallery/finplansm-med.jpgA major in Financial Counseling and Planning prepares graduates to help individuals and families improve their financial capability and remain financially secure. Majors commonly seek and find employment in financial services, banking, insurance, real estate, investment, and social service organizations. Options within the major meet the education requirements to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and/or Accredited Financial Counselor®. 
Food Science (AGLS)Food Science (AGLS)/gallery/foodscience_sm-med.jpgFood science is a degree program focused on food issues from the time crops leave the field until consumers buy the food products. Food scientists apply basic science (chemistry, biology, physics) to improve processing, preservation, and safety of food and to develop new food products. There are two options in food science, and both options are approved by the Institute of Food Technologists: food science and technology option, and food science and industry option.
Food Science (H SCI)Food Science (H SCI)/gallery/CHSFood%20Science_sm-med.jpgFood science is a degree program focused on food issues from the time crops leave the field until consumers buy the food products. Food scientists apply basic science (chemistry, biology, physics) to improve processing, preservation, and safety of food and to develop new food products. There are two options in food science, and both options are approved by the Institute of Food Technologists: food science and technology option, and food science and industry option.
Food Science and Human NutritionFood Science and Human Nutrition/gallery/CHS_Food%20Science%20and%20Human%20Nutrition_sm-med.jpg
ForestryForestry/gallery/forestry2_sm-med.jpgThe forestry curriculum offers courses dealing with the management of forest ecosystems for multiple benefits including biodiversity, recreation, water, wilderness, wildlife, and wood and fiber. Conservation and preservation of natural resources are emphasized. 
Genetics (AGLS)Genetics (AGLS)/gallery/Genetics_sm-med.jpgAs a genetics major you will explore the characteristics of living organisms to determine how they are passed from generation to generation. Understanding heredity is fundamental to all the biological sciences, particularly animal science as it relates to production and the study of disease.
Genetics (LAS)Genetics (LAS)/gallery/genetics_smlas-med.jpgAs a genetics major you will explore the characteristics of living organisms to determine how they are passed from generation to generation. Understanding heredity is fundamental to all the biological sciences, particularly animal science as it relates to production and the study of disease.
Genetics and GenomicsGenetics and Genomics/gallery/geneticslas_sm-med.jpg
GeologyGeology/gallery/geology_sm-med.jpgAs a geology major you will encounter much more than the study of rocks and landforms. Geology is the study of the structure and origin of the earth, and the processes that shape its interior and surface. You will learn about how different Earth systems operate and interact to shape our environment and provide the resources that sustain society.
GerontologyGerontology/gallery/Gerontology_sm-med.jpgStudents may obtain a minor in Gerontology by taking courses that will help them synthesize ideas from the variety of disciplines important to the study of the aging process. 
Global Resource SystemsGlobal Resource Systems/gallery/agresoucesystem_sm-med.jpgAs a global resource systems major you will explore global agriculture, international resource issues, international development, and resource-related businesses worldwide.
Graphic DesignGraphic Design/gallery/graphicdesignsm-med.jpgAs a graphic design major you will learn how to artistically display type and image in order to interest, inform, persuade, or sell. As a planner and producer, you will analyze a client’s objectives, study the market and existing design in the same field, and use art to create visual products that enhance or define a client’s image.- Health CoachHealth Coach/gallery/dietandex_sm-med.jpgThe undergraduate health coach certificate provides a rigorous academic and theoretical background in three components of health (nutrition, exercise and motivational coaching) required to prepare workers for the challenges of being a health coach.
HistoryHistory/gallery/history_sm-med.jpgAs a history major you will explore the history of America as well as countries and societies worlds away by distance or by time.
HorticultureHorticulture/gallery/Horticulture_sm-med.jpgIowa State’s horticulture program focuses on enhancing the quality of the environment and fostering stability, vitality, and growth of horticulture to promote economic and rural development.
Hospitality ManagementHospitality Management/gallery/hm2_sm-med.jpgIowa State’s undergraduate program in hospitality management is an internationally recognized program, ranked 15th among the world’s top 100 hospitality and tourism programs.
Industrial DesignIndustrial Design/gallery/IndustrialDesign_sm-med.jpgAs an industrial design major you will utilize your artistic sensibility, technical competence, and business acumen to help create objects that people use everyday such as telephones, computers, and cars. This program is the first of its kind in Iowa, and one of 10 in the Midwest. 
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering/gallery/engr-industrial_sm-med.jpgIndustrial engineers are responsible for designing and improving the critical systems that help organizations fulfill their objectives.
Industrial TechnologyIndustrial Technology/gallery/Industrial%20Technology_sm-med.jpgAs an industrial technology major you will apply a systems-approach to technology management, which prepares you to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate materials, machines, methods, safety issues in a manufacturing and industrial environment.
Insect ScienceInsect Science/gallery/caterpillar-med.jpgThe department offers a minor in Insect Science that may be earned by completing ENT 370 Insect Biology and 12 credits in courses selected from an approved list supplied by the department.
Integrated Studio ArtsIntegrated Studio Arts/gallery/IntegratedStudioArts_sm-med.jpgIf you are interested in a career as a professional artist, you will need to earn a bachelor of fine arts degree in integrated studio arts.
Interdisciplinary DesignInterdisciplinary Design/gallery/Design_sm-med.jpgThe Bachelor of Design degree focuses on interdisciplinary design as a method for generating ideas and solving problems. Thematic studios and forums help students connect history and theory to design practice through hands-on experiences that address different kinds of design challenges. 
Interior DesignInterior Design/gallery/InteriorDesign_sm-med.jpgAs an interior design major you will learn how to program, design, analyze, plan, and construct environments. Aside from creating beautiful and resourceful space for working and living, interior designers are also concerned with health, safety, and public welfare. Your coursework will include studies in residential, office, retail, and institutional design as well as working on problems for real clients.
International BusinessInternational Business/gallery/CoB_InternationalBusiness_sm-med.jpgThe international business program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the international business environment. Students are expected to develop an understanding of issues associated with international business issues as applied to the different functional areas of business.
International StudiesInternational Studies/gallery/IntnlStudies_sm-med.jpgThrough a combination of coursework and study abroad, students who complete a secondary major or minor in International Studies can prepare for careers or advanced study in the international arena, such as foreign service, journalism, advocacy organizations, scientific or research institutions, business, nongovernmental development organizations (NGOs), humanitarian agencies, environmental organizations, human rights organizations, think tanks, international agriculture, and engineering. 
Journalism and Mass CommunicationJournalism and Mass Communication/gallery/journalismsm-med.jpgOne of the longest accredited journalism programs in the country, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication is ranked among top journalism programs in the nation.
KinesiologyKinesiology/gallery/CHS_Kinesiology_sm-med.jpgThe undergraduate program in kinesiology and health at Iowa State is designed for students who are interested in careers in health, preventive medicine, rehabilitation, human movement, and sport. 
Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture/gallery/LandscapeArchitecture_sm-med.jpgIowa State’s undergraduate landscape architecture program is ranked among the top 10 in the United States by DesignIntelligence. The professional, five-year bachelor of landscape architecture consists of a one-year preprofessional program followed by a four-year professional segment; entry into this nationally accredited program is competitive.
Latin American StudiesLatin American Studies/gallery/Latino_sm-med.jpg
Leadership StudiesLeadership Studies/gallery/leadershipstudiesfilter-med.jpgThe Leadership Studies Program provides a strong foundation of coursework and experiences for undergraduate students who seek to study, understand and apply the principles of leadership in their current activities and, eventually, in their careers. 
Liberal StudiesLiberal Studies/gallery/liberal%20studies_sm-med.jpgThis Regents degree program is specifically designed for students who are interested in a flexible and diverse curriculum.
LinguisticsLinguistics/gallery/linguistics_sm-med.jpgAs a linguistics major you will study the structure, meaning, uses, and history of human languages; gain insight into how language is processed by the human mind and by computers; learn about cultural and linguistic diversity through the study of how language reflects meaning and world views; and discover how language reflects unique characteristics of humanity by connecting linguistic structure with the functional meanings that are used in communication.
ManagementManagement/gallery/CoB_Management_sm-med.jpgAs a management major you will learn to successfully formulate and direct critical organizational activities by learning about diverse drivers of success including: entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, leadership, ethics, corporate strategy, organizational behavior, and organizational theory. 
Management Information SystemsManagement Information Systems/gallery/CoB_MIS_sm-med.jpgIowa State’s management information systems program emphasizes conceptual, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills required to succeed in any industry or professional organization. Your coursework will include studies in the application, use, and management of information systems to provide effective decision support services for organizations. 
MarketingMarketing/gallery/CoB_Marketing_sm-med.jpgMarketing is a business philosophy that suggests an organization should focus on satisfying customer needs and wants—information often obtained via research. As a marketing major you will explore marketing decisions such as product design, pricing, promotion, personal selling, and distribution plans.
Materials EngineeringMaterials Engineering/gallery/engr-materials_sm-med.jpgWhen you study materials engineering, you will choose an emphasis in ceramic, electronic, metallic, or polymeric materials engineering. Materials engineering faculty on campus have participated in projects that provided ceramic bone implants for animals, developed non-degrading fibers for surgical use, produced microchips for microelectronics, and established environmentally friendly applications for magnetic refrigeration. 
Materials Science and EngineeringMaterials Science and Engineering/gallery/engr-materials-science_sm-med.jpg
MathematicsMathematics/gallery/math_sm-med.jpgAs a mathematics major you may be studying cryptography and coding theory, cellular automata for modeling in the life sciences, graphs and networks with applications to computing, or the mathematics of finance, to name only a few of the possible applications.
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering/gallery/engr-mechanical_sm-med.jpgMechanical engineers design, develop, construct, and manufacture machines and devices that produce, transmit, or use power. As a mechanical engineering student you will study the principles of motion, energy, and force, in the classroom and in some of Iowa State’s first-class laboratories.
MeteorologyMeteorology/gallery/meteorology_sm-med.jpgThe study of Meteorology involves the description of the earth’s atmosphere and the processes responsible for its behavior. Students majoring in Meteorology earn the bachelor of science. The major satisfies guidelines specified by the American Meteorological Society and meets education requirements for employment with the National Weather Service and the World Meteorlogical Organization. 
MicrobiologyMicrobiology/gallery/microbiologyfilter-med.jpgMicrobiology is the study of living organisms and infectious agents. Microbiologists study the interaction of microorganisms with people, investigating how microbes exist and affect the ecosystem and our lives.
Military ScienceMilitary Science/gallery/military%20science_sm-med.jpg
Military StudiesMilitary Studies/gallery/military%20studies_sm-med.jpgUndergraduate study in this program provides the student with an opportunity to develop a minor in Military Studies. The three Iowa State University ROTC programs offer over 64 credits of specialized coursework. The minor in Military Studies is open to any Iowa State University student.
MusicMusic/gallery/music_sm-med.jpgAs a music major you will focus in one of three areas: music education, music composition, or performance. Our faculty encourage students to design a program that represents their diverse interests and backgrounds. Your coursework will cover a full range of musical study, from ancient music to the latest in music technology. 
Natural Resource Ecology and Ma...Natural Resource Ecology and Management/gallery/Forestry_sm-med.jpgThe department addresses a broad spectrum of natural resource and environmental issues in a holistic approach to learning, discovery and engagement. Our vision of natural resources is that informed protection and management of natural resources involves an integration of biological, economic, and social considerations. 
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Nutritional Science (AGLS)Nutritional Science (AGLS)/gallery/nutritional%20science_sm-med.jpgWhen you major in nutritional science you will look at the connection between diet and health; effects of various nutrients in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases; and maintenance of normal health, growth, and development. As a nutritional science major you will select one of the following options: pre-health professional and research, family health, food service, global health and policy, health coach, or nutrition and wellness.
Nutritional Science (H SCI)Nutritional Science (H SCI)/gallery/CHS_Nutritional%20Science%20Undergraduate%20Program_sm-med.jpgWhen you major in nutritional science you will look at the connection between diet and health; effects of various nutrients in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases; and maintenance of normal health, growth, and development. As a nutritional science major you will select one of the following options: pre-health professional and research, family health, food service, global health and policy, health coach, or nutrition and wellness.
PhilosophyPhilosophy/gallery/philosophy_sm-med.jpgPhilosophy tries to make sense of human experience and reality through critical reflection and argument. The questions it treats engage and provoke all of us, and they occupy an important place in our intellectual tradition
Physics and AstronomyPhysics and Astronomy/gallery/physics%20and%20astronomy_sm-med.jpgPhysics provides a foundation for describing and understanding the universe and all the activities that take place within it. Your coursework will include studies in fields such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. 
Plant BiologyPlant Biology/gallery/plantbiolsm-med.jpg
Political SciencePolitical Science/gallery/constitutionsm-med.jpgFrom the most personal exchanges (families, schools, and clubs) to the most public interactions (local, state, national, and international organizations), politics matters.
Preprofessional StudyPreprofessional Study/gallery/VPath_sm-med.jpg
PsychologyPsychology/gallery/psychology_sm-med.jpgAll psychologists have one thing in common: an interest in behavior. They work to understand how people and other animals develop, learn, think, feel, act, and relate to each other. As a psychology major you have the opportunity to apply your skills in analyzing behavior and its causes in supervised settings in the community or in research laboratories.
Public RelationsPublic Relations/gallery/pr_sm-med.jpgPublic relations is one of the fastest growing career fields in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that employment in public relations is expected to grow 23 percent by 2020. Public relations is also among the highest paying careers within the field of communications. The growth in public relations is fostered by the need for organizations to maintain their public image in a rapidly changing digital age.
Religious StudiesReligious Studies/gallery/religious%20studies_sm-med.jpgIn the spirit of personal interest, intellectual curiosity, and academic excellence, you will explore the nature and role of religion in our culture. As a religious studies major you will learn how to interpret religion in an empathetic and critical context as you explore and contrast religious traditions and systems.- School of EducationSchool of Education/gallery/SchoolEd_sm-med.jpg
Seed ScienceSeed Science/gallery/seedsci_sm-med.jpgAdministered by the Departments of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology. Must be taken as a secondary major in conjunction with a primary major. The seed science program is designed for students with career interests in one or more aspects of the seed industry.
SociologySociology/gallery/sociologysm-med.jpgAs a sociology major you will study the social causes and consequences of human behavior. The sociological perspective gives you a unique way of looking at how society works and the complex interrelationships between individual and society.
Software Engineering (ENG)Software Engineering (ENG)/gallery/software_eng_sm-med.jpgAs a software engineering major you will apply engineering processes, techniques, and principles to the development of computer software. Software engineers use teamwork, communication skills, and leadership to plan, design, develop, and improve complex software.
Software Engineering (LAS)Software Engineering (LAS)/gallery/softwareenginLas_sm-med.jpgAs a software engineering major you will apply engineering processes, techniques, and principles to the development of computer software. Software engineers use teamwork, communication skills, and leadership to plan, design, develop, and improve complex software.
Speech CommunicationSpeech Communication/gallery/speech_sm-med.jpgAs a speech communication major you will explore how language is used to create social change, study theories of communication to see how they help us make sense of everyday life, and practice a broad range of communication skills learning to create and adapt messages for different audiences within various contexts. 
StatisticsStatistics/gallery/stats-med.jpgStatistics is the science of collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. The principles of statistics apply to a wide variety of professional and scientific fields.
Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Management/gallery/CoB_SupplyChain_sm-med.jpgAs a supply chain management major you will study the efficient flow of materials, products, and information within and among organizations and companies. Your coursework will include studies in demand planning, purchasing, inventory control, material handling, product and service support, and information technology. 
Sustainable AgricultureSustainable Agriculture/gallery/agron_sm-med.jpg
Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering/gallery/engr-systems_sm-med.jpg
Teaching English as a Second La...Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)/gallery/tesl_sm-med.jpgThe Minor in TESL prepares students to teach English to nonnative speakers of English, either in community programs in the United States or in overseas locations. 
Technical CommunicationTechnical Communication/gallery/tech_sm-med.jpgTechnical communication is any type of communication we use to educate or inform, including websites, memos, reports, proposals, marketing materials, and presentations. A major in technical communication will prepare you to write, present, and interact in any professional situation—you will learn how people communicate in print and online, how they collaborate, and how they interact in the workplace.
Theatre and Performing ArtsTheatre and Performing Arts/gallery/theatersmnew-med.jpgStudents interested in theatre as a major area of concentration declare a major in Performing Arts and select an emphasis in Theatrical Design or Acting/Directing. Students implement the theories and principles explored in the classroom by participating in production work. 
U.S. Latino/a Studies ProgramU.S. Latino/a Studies Program/gallery/us_latino_sm-med.jpgU.S. Latino/a Studies is devoted to the study of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and other groups of people living in the United States who trace their ancestry to the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America, and who comprise the largest and fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States. 
Undecided: Agriculture and Life...Undecided: Agriculture and Life Sciences/gallery/ag_sm-med.jpgThe Agriculture and Life Sciences Exploration program is for students still deciding on a major. Students are able to take courses in agriculture and life sciences without committing to a specific major. In the Agriculture and Life Sciences Exploration class, students will meet departmental advisers from numerous majors, develop time management skills, and interview professionals in different career fields.
Undecided: Business Undecided: Business /gallery/Gerdin_sm-med.jpgNearly all students in the college start off as pre-business majors. Pre-business advisers help you determine which program will be best for you, given your skills and interests. At the end of your pre-business program, you will have completed your foundation courses and, in most cases, have chosen what field of business you want to pursue. If you are still undecided, you may take the professional courses as an undecided student.
Undecided: DesignUndecided: Design/gallery/CollegeOfDesign_sm-med.jpgDo you enjoy arts and design, but are really undecided about what exactly you want to do? Not to worry! The Design - Undecided program is for students just like you! You will be able to take introductory art and design classes to help you decide what you want to do! The bachelor of fine arts offers preparation for a career in art education or as a professional artist. The B.F.A. requires a studio concentration, which means that you will select an emphasis in one of three areas of studio art: craft design; drawing, painting, printmaking; and visual studies.
Undecided: EngineeringUndecided: Engineering/gallery/collegeofengineering_sm-med.jpgSo you're pretty sure you want to go into the field of engineering, but you have no idea what specific area you'd like to pursue. An undeclared engineering student has been admitted to the College of Engineering, but has not yet chosen a particular engineering program. The advantage of coming in undeclared is that it gives you an opportunity to explore the various programs to find out which one is right for you. All incoming engineering students will learn more about our 10 majors in Engineering 101.
Undecided: Human SciencesUndecided: Human Sciences/gallery/HS_sm-med.jpgWhen you enter the College of Human Sciences as an undecided student, the college's general, freshman adviser will advise you. The college offers an orientation class, which meets twice a week for eight weeks. Topics covered include academic life, how to find resources and tools to be successful, goal setting, decision-making models, how to choose a major, and how to plan your own program.
Undecided: Liberal Arts and Sci...Undecided: Liberal Arts and Sciences/gallery/LAS-CattHallthumbnail-med.jpgAre you more interested in math and science or the humanities and social sciences? Even as an undecided student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, answering this question will help you narrow your course selection so that you can start off on the right path. If you're interested in math or sciences, your adviser may recommend that you consider more advanced math and science courses. If you're interested in the humanities, such as English, history, social sciences, or the performing arts, your adviser might recommend a curriculum that includes more liberal arts classes, in addition to basic math and science courses.
Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Medicine/gallery/Catalog_VetMed-Thumbnail-med.jpgThe instructional objective of the College of Veterinary Medicine is to enable students to assume vital roles in society as productive health care providers and biomedical scientists. - Veterinary PathologyVeterinary Pathology/gallery/VPath_sm-med.jpgFor the professional curriculum in veterinary medicine leading to the degree doctor of veterinary medicine, see Veterinary Medicine, Curriculum.
The Department of Veterinary Pathology offers a systematic study of basic disease mechanisms with emphasis on the changes in gene expression, cells, tissues, organs, and body fluids associated with disease.
- Wind EnergyWind Energy/gallery/electrical-engr_sm-med.jpgThe wind energy minor is primarily intended for students majoring in engineering or atmospheric sciences, but is available to all that meet the prerequisites, Math 166 and Physics 222.
Women's and Gender StudiesWomen's and Gender Studies/gallery/Majors%20Fair%20WGS-med.jpgWomen’s and Gender Studies is an exciting field that will allow you to examine the role of gender and women’s contributions to art, history, economy, politics, family life, science, and literature.
World Languages and CulturesWorld Languages and Cultures/gallery/world%20languages%20and%20cultures_sm-med.jpgIowa State provides you with the opportunity to learn Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Latin, and classical Greek. You may also take professional communication courses in modern world languages or courses in classical studies. Study abroad programs are available in France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Spain, and Latin America, either as direct programs or in cooperation with other colleges at ISU and the Study Abroad Office.
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