Find your place and passion in CLAS
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to about 70 majors and 75 minors, ranging from natural, quantitative, and social sciences to writing, the humanities, and the arts.
Our comprehensive array of academic programs means boundless opportunities for immersive learning, creative work, and research, and you can pursue more than one major so that you can study what you are most interested in and passionate about.
Explore our areas of study and discover the many paths you can take only in CLAS.
Why CLAS?
A liberal arts and sciences education offers more than career readiness—it equips you to lead a fulfilling life.
This is your gateway to endless possibilities.
Areas of study in CLAS
Visual and performing arts
The arts are a big part of the Iowa experience. Whether you’re interested in studio art, cinema, dance, music, or theatre, we have something for you.
Business, economics, and entrepreneurialism
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Does problem solving, leading, and communicating interest you? If so, this area of study may be perfect for you.
Health sciences
Hands-on is more than an expression but the normal research institution like Iowa. Here you can look under microscopes in a lab and also work and volunteer in nearby clinics.
Language, culture, and society
Understanding how our global society works is important. Study another language or learn to understand culture, religion, and identity.
Helping careers
Does the idea of providing services in counseling, health, and wellness, or the justice system inspire you? If so, this area might be for you.
Math, quantitative, and natural sciences
Do you enjoy using numbers and science to understand the world? There are many opportunities for you in CLAS.
Social sciences and policy
Are you a policy wonk? Do you want to change the world through legislating, lawmaking, planning, and advocacy? This area may be for you.
Writing, communications, and literature
Iowa is ‘the writing university’ for good reason. Here, you'll be part of a world-renowned literary community.
Endless opportunities–explore your options
With nearly 40 departments offering about 70 majors there is a home for you in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As the academic core of this university, we offer a variety of options from STEM and the social sciences to writing, the humanities, and the arts. You'll find what fulfills you here.
General Education is core to CLAS
The CLAS Core
The CLAS Core, the college's General Education curriculum, ensures that when you enter your major and later take your degree into the world, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.
Ready to start?
Submit your application, or accept your admission, to start your journey in CLAS. With 70 majors to choose from—you'll graduate ready for your next step.