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Don’t be afraid to Declare!Sometimes a good way to evaluate the major or minor is to “try it on”—declare, integrate yourself into the department, and see if it’s the right fit. You can certainly change majors if you later realize a different field is a better fit for you.You can declare anytime during your first year or sophomore year. Explore the options below and if you are considering a particular major, go visit the department! Find out when and how to declare a major, plus additional tipsLearn more about the Majors site Aeronautics and AstronauticsBSMinorHonorsCotermAeronautics and AstronauticsProvides you with the principles and techniques necessary for success and leadership in the conception, design, implementation, and operation of aerospace and related engineering systems.Learn more African and African American StudiesBAMinorHonorsAfrican and African American StudiesProvides you with an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of people of African descent as a central component of American culture. Learn more African StudiesMinorCotermAfrican StudiesAfrican Studies focuses on the interactions among the social, economic, cultural, historical, linguistic, genetic, geopolitical, ecological, and biomedical factors that shape and have shaped African societiesLearn more American StudiesBAMinorHonorsAmerican StudiesAn interdisciplinary undergraduate major that seeks to convey a broad understanding of American culture and society in all their complexity.Learn more ArchaeologyBAMinorHonorsArchaeologyArchaeology is the study of the past through its material remains that survive into the present. Archaeology is a discipline that offers direct access to the experiences of a wide range of people in numerous cultures across the globe. Increasingly, archaeology bridges past and present societies through the study of the human heritage and its role in contemporary societies.Learn more Architectural DesignBSHonorsArchitectural DesignDevelop your ability to integrate engineering and architecture in ways that blend innovative architectural design with cutting-edge engineering technologies.Learn more Art HistoryBAMinorHonorsCotermArt HistoryThink critically about the visual arts and visual culture and focus on the meaning of images and media, and their historical development, roles in society, and relationships to disciplines such as literature, music, and philosophy.Learn more Asian American StudiesBAMinorHonorsAsian American StudiesExplore the artistic, historical, humanistic, political, and social dimensions of Asian Americans, including: artistic and cultural contributions; current social significance; historical experiences; immigration, intellectual, and policy issues.Learn more Atmosphere/ EnergyBSHonorsAtmosphere/ EnergyUnderstand large- and local-scale climate, air pollution, and energy problems and solve them through clean, renewable, and efficient energy systems.Learn more BioengineeringBSHonorsCotermBioengineeringUnderstanding and interfacing with complex living systems is at the heart of bioengineering with applications ranging from advancing human health to promoting environmental sustainability.Learn more Biomechanical EngineeringBSCotermBiomechanical EngineeringThis degree introduces fundamental biological and biophysical principles while developing strengths in traditional engineering areas, specifically mechanical engineering.Learn more Chemical EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermChemical EngineeringThe study of Chemical Engineering begins with experimentation in the laboratory and is followed by implementation of technology in full-scale productionLearn more ChemistryBSMinorHonorsCotermChemistryStudents acquire in-depth knowledge of the principles of chemistry, the methodologies necessary to solve complex problems, and the ability to articulate their ideas effectively to the scientific community.Learn more Chicana/o - Latina/o StudiesBAMinorHonorsChicana/o - Latina/o StudiesThe Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies program affords students an opportunity to explore the culture, society, economy, and politics of this important and growing segment of our national population.Learn more Civil and Environmental EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermCivil and Environmental EngineeringThis pre-professional program balances the fundamentals common to many specialties in civil engineering and allows for concentration in structures and construction or environmental and water studies.Learn more ClassicsBAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCotermClassicsClassics focusses on the literature and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome, including Greek and Latin language, literature, philosophy, history, art, and archaeology.Learn more CommunicationBAMinorHonorsCotermCommunicationAnalyze the social, cultural and psychological impact of communication processes, technologies, and media using both quantitative and qualitative methods.Learn more Community Health and Prevention ResearchCotermCommunity Health and Prevention ResearchCHPR is designed for students pursuing health-related careers focusing on chronic disease prevention, health and wellness promotion, and the pursuit of health equity.Learn more Comparative LiteratureBAMinorHonorsComparative LiteratureWhile Comparative Literature seeks to prepare its students for reading and research in the languages and histories of different societies and periods, it is also dedicated to their critical and cultural analysis.Learn more Comparative Studies in Race and EthnicityBAMinorHonorsInterdisciplinary HonorsComparative Studies in Race and EthnicityCSRE allows you to have a thematic concentration that compares various ethnic groups or explores topics that cut across group experiences in the United States and elsewhere in the world.Learn more Dance (TAPS Minor)MinorDance (TAPS Minor)The Dance Division offers a range of broadly diverse approaches to dance as a performing art, cultural practice, political act and embodiment of ideology and beliefs.Learn more Democracy, Development, and the Rule of LawInterdisciplinary HonorsDemocracy, Development, and the Rule of LawFocus on democracy, economic development, and rule of law subjects in any university department to earn honors in democracy, development, and rule of law.Learn more Digital HumanitiesMinorDigital HumanitiesThe important and flourishing field of Digital Humanities offers an exciting opportunity to expand the range of inquiry and invigorate interest in humanistic study among Stanford’s undergraduates.Learn more Earth SystemsBSMinorHonorsCotermEarth SystemsIndependently investigate complex environmental problems caused by human activities in interaction with natural changes in the Earth system.Learn more EconomicsBAMinorHonorsEconomicsLearn about the economic aspects of modern society, analyze contemporary economic problems, and develop the ability to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy.Learn more EducationMinorInterdisciplinary HonorsCotermEducationGain a substantial introduction to education through a broad-based and focused study of educational research, theory and practice.Learn more Electrical EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermElectrical EngineeringLearn electrical engineering principles along with the required supporting knowledge of mathematics, science, computing, and engineering fundamentals.Learn more Energy Resources EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermEnergy Resources EngineeringGain engineering skills while also exploring the many facets of the energy industry including renewable energy resources, oil and gas recovery, geothermal engineering, and more. The program allows students flexibility in exploring the evolution of energy, while providing an earth sciences based approach to energy resources.Learn more Engineering PhysicsBSHonorsEngineering PhysicsThe Engineering Physics program is designed for students who have an interest in and an aptitude for both engineering and physics. Students begin with a year of mathematics and calculus-based physics, and then proceed to depth courses in physics and engineering, as well as elective courses in a selected specialty area (Aerospace Physics, Biophysics, Computational Science, Electromechanical System Design, Energy Systems, Materials Science, Photonics, or Renewable Energy).Learn more Environmental Systems EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermEnvironmental Systems EngineeringBe prepared to incorporate environmentally sustainable design, strategies and practices into natural and built systems and infrastructure involving buildings, water supply, and coastal regions.Learn more Ethics In SocietyMinorInterdisciplinary HonorsEthics In SocietyGrounded in moral and political philosophy, Ethics in Society is designed to foster scholarship, teaching, and moral reflection on fundamental issues in personal and public life.Learn more European StudiesMinorEuropean StudiesThe Europe Center is committed to the multidisciplinary examination of European society, culture, politics, and security.  The Center seeks to raise awareness and support interest in the study of Europe by Stanford's undergraduate community.Learn more Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesBAMinorHonorsInterdisciplinary HonorsFeminist, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesConsider questions and issues in feminism, gender, and sexuality through the intersection of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and asexuality to consider interlocking oppression.Learn more Film and Media StudiesBAMinorHonorsFilm and Media StudiesDevelop the critical vocabulary and intellectual framework for understanding the role of cinema and related media within broad cultural and historical concepts.Learn more FrenchBAMinorHonorsCotermFrenchPursue course work at all levels in the language, cultures, literatures, and intellectual histories of the French tradition.Learn more GeophysicsBSMinorCotermGeophysicsBe exposed to a broad spectrum of geophysics, including: resource exploration, environmental geophysics, seismology, and tectonics. Learn more Global StudiesMinorGlobal StudiesDesigned to give students a global view as well as an in-depth interdisciplinary study in one of six specializations.Learn more HistoryBAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCotermHistoryUnderstand what it means to think historically: locating subjects in time and place and being sensitive to the contingencies of context and to change over time.Learn more Honors in the ArtsInterdisciplinary HonorsHonors in the ArtsWhether you are already studying the arts, or are in an unrelated major, complete a capstone project integrating a broad arts perspective.Learn more Human BiologyBABSMinorHonorsHuman BiologyOffers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human beings from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives.Learn more Human RightsMinorHuman RightsThe Human Rights Minor promotes understanding of how human rights are interconnected across seemingly disparate disciplines and is open to students in any major. Learn more Iberian Latin American CulturesBAHonorsCotermIberian amp; Latin American CulturesGroundbreaking approaches to the literature and cultures of the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America, Brazil and Lusophone Africa, and Latina/o populations in the United States.Learn more International Policy StudiesCotermInternational Policy StudiesThe Ford Dorsey Program in International Policy Studies trains leaders who will influence policy in international trade and finance, security, political and economic development, energy and the environmnent, and global health.Learn more International RelationsBAMinorHonorsInternational RelationsExplore how global, regional and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage.Learn more International Security StudiesInterdisciplinary HonorsInternational Security StudiesAn opportunity for undergraduates with strong academic records and interest in international security from all undergraduate schools and majors to receive Honors in International Security Studies.Learn more Iranian StudiesMinorIranian StudiesThe Iranian Studies Program focuses on the interdisciplinary study of modern Iranian society, culture, politics, and economy. Undergraduate students can minor in Global Studies with a specialization in Iranian Studies.Learn more Islamic StudiesMinorIslamic StudiesThe Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies enhances the study of Islam and Muslim societies cultures through research, teaching, and public outreach at Stanford.Learn more ItalianBAMinorHonorsItalianA comprehensive study of Italian literature and cultures, establishing a solid basis for potential further study in literature or history.Learn more JapaneseBAMinorHonorsJapaneseBe exposed to a variety of perspectives in Japanese language, culture, and history through training in writing and communication, literature, and civilization.Learn more Laboratory Animal ScienceCotermLaboratory Animal ScienceThe Master of Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) program in the Department of Comparative Medicine is a flexible, one year Coterminal program designed for students who want to pursue advanced careers in biomedical research, focusing on animal modeliLearn more Linguistics BACotermLinguisticsExplore the principal areas of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics) and gain the skills to do more advanced work in these subfields.Learn more Materials Science and EngineeringBSMinorHonorsCotermMaterials Science and EngineeringMaterials Science is essential to the practice of engineering and technology as all facets of engineering depend critically on the materials utilized.Learn more Mathematical and Computational ScienceBSMinorHonorsMathematical and Computational ScienceStudy the mathematics basic to all the mathematical sciences and an introduction to concepts and techniques of computation, optimal decision making, probabilistic modeling and statistical inference.Learn more MathematicsBSHonorsMathematicsProvide students with a broad understanding of mathematics encompassing logical reasoning, generalization, abstraction, and formal proof.Learn more Mechanical EngineeringBSMinorCotermMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering encompasses elements from a wide array of disciplines built around the themes of biomedicine, computational engineering, design, energy, and multiscale engineering.Learn more Middle Eastern Language, Literature and CultureMinorMiddle Eastern Language, Literature and CultureDesigned to give students majoring in other departments an opportunity to gain a substantial introduction to Middle Eastern and African languages, and to the cultures and civilizations of the Middle East and Africa.Learn more Modern LanguagesMinorModern LanguagesOffered for students who may wish to supplement their coursework in their major field of study with significant coursework in modern languages and literatures.Learn more Modern Thought and LiteratureCotermModern Thought and LiteratureStudents who have a background in literature and/or cultural studies can apply for this individualized co-term.Learn more MusicBAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsMusicA series of core courses in theory, history, analysis, writing, and applied music. Beyond the core requirements, students can also elect to concentrate in Performance, Conducting, Composition, Music History and Theory, or Music, Science, and Technology.Learn more Music, Science, and TechnologyCotermMusic, Science, and TechnologyFocuses on the integration of music perception, music-related signal processing and controllers, synthesis, performance, and composition.Learn more PhilosophyBAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCotermPhilosophyPhilosophy concerns itself with fundamental problems and examines the efforts of past thinkers to understand the world and people's experience of it.Learn more Philosophy and Religious StudiesBAHonorsPhilosophy and Religious StudiesLearn to think clearly and critically about the deepest and broadest questions concerning being, knowledge, and value, as well as their connections to the full range of human activities and interests.Learn more PhysicsBSMinorHonorsPhysicsDevelop an understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe, and a strong foundation of mathematical, analytical, laboratory, and written communication skills.Learn more Political ScienceBAMinorHonorsPolitical ScienceProvides students with a solid grasp of the American political system and other political systems within the context of global forces, international conflicts, social movements, ideological systems and diversity.Learn more PortugueseMinorPortugueseThe minor in Portuguese are for students who want to combine acquisition of linguistic competence with the study of the literatures and cultures of the Lusophone world.Learn more Product DesignBSProduct DesignThis program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding.Learn more Public PolicyBAMinorHonorsCotermPublic PolicyAn interdisciplinary program that engages students in the process of evaluating policy options and outcomes. Learn more Religious StudiesBAMinorHonorsCotermReligious StudiesDesigned to engage students existentially and to assist them in thinking about intellectual, ethical, and sociopolitical issues in the world's religions.Learn more Science, Technology, and SocietyBABSHonorsScience, Technology, and SocietyProvides students with an interdisciplinary framework through which to understand the complex interactions of science, technology and the social world.Learn more Slavic Languages and LiteraturesBAMinorHonorsCotermSlavic Languages and LiteraturesCoordinated study of Russian language, literature, literary and cultural history, as well as literary theory and criticism.Learn more SociologyBAMinorHonorsCotermSociologyUnderstand and address social problems and inequalities in global, institutional, and interpersonal social relations.Learn more South Asian StudiesMinorSouth Asian StudiesCenter for South Asia (CSA) is the central forum for the interdisciplinary study of South Asia at Stanford University. CSA facilitates research and convenes events on topics relevant to deepening the understanding of South Asia, which includes BanLearn more SpanishBAMinorHonorsSpanishThe minor in Spanish is for students who want to combine acquisition of linguistic competence with the study of the literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.Learn more StatisticsMinorCotermStatisticsFor students interested in the theory of statistics and/or probability, or for students who wish to apply statistical and probabilistic methods to a substantive area. Learn more Symbolic SystemsBSCotermSymbolic SystemsAn interdisciplinary program focusing on the relationship between natural and artificial systems that represent, process, and act on information.Learn more Theater and Performance StudiesBAMinorHonorsTheater and Performance StudiesProvides students with historical, critical, and practical knowledge about theater and performance.Learn more Translation StudiesMinorTranslation StudiesTeaches students to develop and apply their foreign language knowledge to the production and analysis of translations.Learn more Urban StudiesBAMinorHonorsUrban StudiesCombines academic approaches with real-world experience to understand cities, the influence of physical environment and how to address seemingly intractable social problems.Learn more Stanford Undergrad is your guide to undergraduate academics and opportunities run by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.

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