Academic Booklet 2023

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Academics that inspire.


It all happ Open dialogue. Interdisciplinary learning. Hands-on experiences.


ens here.


Learning at Our curriculum is focused exclusively on undergraduate students; at Lawrence University, you will engage in high-impact, collaborative learning in classrooms, labs, and studios with supportive faculty who are leaders in their fields. Discover a dynamic learning experience that will empower you to thrive and succeed — for life.

1,500 students

170+ faculty members


Lawrence 92%

8:1

student-tofaculty ratio

of our classes have fewer than 20 students


From start to finish...

dream big

Intellectual curiosity is at the heart of First-Year Studies Be part of a powerful intellectual tradition where you'll collaborate with a small group of peers to grow as a writer, speaker, reader, and thinker. From ancient plays and graphic novels to jazz albums and the periodic table, you'll explore an expansive curriculum that will challenge and inspire you.

FOR THE READING LIST, VISIT

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Chandler Senior Experience Your academic career at Lawrence culminates with the Chandler Senior Experience, allowing you to demonstrate mastery of your chosen subject matter. Guided by a faculty advisor, you’ll explore your passion—whether you choose to do so through field experience, a research project, a seminar paper, an exhibition, or a performance. And our generous research grants are here to

support your pursuits wherever they take you — here on campus or across the globe.


9 out of 10

Lawrence students partner one-on-one with a professor for: Independent study Research and honors projects Internships Studio lessons Oxford-style tutorials

A Lawrence education puts you in a position to thrive, whether in the job market or in graduate or professional school. It prepares you for your first career and every step after that, setting you on a course for a well-lived life.

Within six months of graduation, Lawrentians continue to excel: Not only do they achieve post-

graduate success, they also enjoy some of the highest mid-career salaries among national liberal arts college graduates.


99% placement

72% 26% employed

graduate or professional school

1%

fellowships, military or service


Four Degree Possibilities • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) • Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) • Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) • Double Degree (B.A./B.Mus.) Five-year program

80% 20% 7% 28% 42%

of Lawrence students study in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences study in the

Conservatory of Music earn a Double Degree (B.A./B.Mus.)

earn a double major

earn a minor

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Majors, Minors & Academic Programs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Anthropology • Global Studies Art • Government Art History • Health & Society Biochemistry • History Biology • Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IA) Biomedical Ethics • International Relations Business & Entrepreneurship • Japanese Chemistry • Latin American Studies Chinese • Linguistics Classics • Mathematics Cognitive Science • Museum Studies (IA) Computer Science • Music Dance • Natural Sciences (IA) East Asian Studies • Neuroscience Economics • Occupational Therapy* Education (Elementary • Philosophy through secondary • Physics certification) • Psychology Education Studies • Public Health* Engineering* • Religious Studies English: Creative Writing • Russian Language & Literature English: Literature • Russian Studies Environmental Science • Spanish Environmental Studies • Statistics & Data Ethnic Studies Science Film Studies • Theatre Arts Forestry & Environmental Studies* PRE-PROFESSIONAL French & Francophone PROGRAMS Studies • Pre-Medicine Gender Studies • Pre-Health Professions Geosciences • Pre-Law* German

Conservatory of Music • • • •

Performance Music Education Theory Composition

Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation (B.M.A.)

B.MUS. AREAS OF EMPHASIS • Jazz & Improvisational Music • Collaborative Piano • Pedagogy CONSERVATORY STUDIOS • Bass • Bassoon • Cello • Clarinet • Flute • Guitar • Horn • Jazz • Oboe • Organ • Percussion • Piano • Saxophone • Trombone • Trumpet • Tuba & Euphonium • Viola • Violin • Voice

*COOPERATIVE DEGREE PROGRAMS Engineering: 3-2 program with Columbia (NY), RPI (NY), or Washington University (St. Louis) Forestry & Environmental Studies: 3-2 program with Duke University Law: 3-3 program with Marquette University Occupational Therapy: 3-2 program with Washington University (St. Louis) Public Health: 4-1 program with the Medical College of Wisconsin KEY: Minor offering only | (IA) Interdisciplinary Area


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