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Aeronautics and Astronautics
BSMinorCoterm
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Provides you with the principles and techniques necessary for success and leadership in the conception, design, implementation, and operation of aerospace and related engineering systems.
African and African American Studies
BAMinorHonors
African and African American Studies
Provides you with an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of people of African descent as a central component of American culture.
African Studies
MinorCoterm
African Studies
African Studies focuses on the interactions among the social, economic, cultural, historical, linguistic, genetic, geopolitical, ecological, and biomedical factors that shape and have shaped African societies
American Studies
BAMinorHonors
American Studies
An interdisciplinary undergraduate major that seeks to convey a broad understanding of American culture and society in all their complexity.
Anthropology
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Anthropology
Anthropology is devoted to the study of human beings and human societies as they exist across time and space.
Applied and Engineering Physics
Coterm
Applied and Engineering Physics
Explore the disciplines where fundamental physics meets applied science and engineering.
Archaeology
BAMinorHonors
Archaeology
Archaeology 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.
Architectural Design
BSHonors
Architectural Design
Develop your ability to integrate engineering and architecture in ways that blend innovative architectural design with cutting-edge engineering technologies.
Art History
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Art History
Think 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.
Art Practice
BAMinor
Art Practice
Immerse yourself in the craft, culture, and theory of current fine art practices, prepare for a successful career as a visual artist.
Asian American Studies
BAMinorHonors
Asian American Studies
Explore 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.
Atmosphere/ Energy
BSHonors
Atmosphere/ Energy
Understand large- and local-scale climate, air pollution, and energy problems and solve them through clean, renewable, and efficient energy systems.
Bioengineering
BSHonorsCoterm
Bioengineering
Understanding and interfacing with complex living systems is at the heart of bioengineering with applications ranging from advancing human health to promoting environmental sustainability.
Biology
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Biology
Biology will provide you with a broad-based biology curriculum.
Biomechanical Engineering
BSCoterm
Biomechanical Engineering
This degree introduces fundamental biological and biophysical principles while developing strengths in traditional engineering areas, specifically mechanical engineering.
Biomedical Computation
BSHonors
Biomedical Computation
Use advanced computational techniques to address questions in biology and medicine.
Chemical Engineering
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Chemical Engineering
The study of Chemical Engineering begins with experimentation in the laboratory and is followed by implementation of technology in full-scale production
Chemistry
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Chemistry
Students 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.
Chicana/o - Latina/o Studies
BAMinorHonors
Chicana/o - Latina/o Studies
The 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.
Chinese
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Chinese
Explore a variety of perspectives in Chinese language, culture, and history.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Civil and Environmental Engineering
This 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.
Classics
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCoterm
Classics
Classics focusses on the literature and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome, including Greek and Latin language, literature, philosophy, history, art, and archaeology.
Communication
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCoterm
Communication
Analyze the social, cultural and psychological impact of communication processes, technologies, and media using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Community Health & Prevention Research
Coterm
Community Health & Prevention Research
CHPR is designed for students pursuing health-related careers focusing on chronic disease prevention, health and wellness promotion, and the pursuit of health equity.
Comparative Literature
BAMinorHonors
Comparative Literature
While 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.
Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity
BAMinorHonorsInterdisciplinary Honors
Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity
CSRE 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.
Computer Science
BSJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCoterm
Computer Science
Broad and rigorous training for students interested in the science of computing.
Creative Writing
Minor
Creative Writing
This course of study cultivates the power of individual expression within a vibrant community of writers.
CS+Classics
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Classics
Use new methods to explore the ancient world. Analyze ancient corpora, explore digital representations, use natural language processing literary analysis of ancient texts.
CS+English
Joint Major/BAS
CS+English
Think across the divide and create projects that fuse science and the humanities.
CS+French
CS+German Studies
Joint Major/BAS
CS+German Studies
Permits students to major in both Computer Science and German Studies.
CS+History
Joint Major/BAS
CS+History
If you have balanced interests in Computer Science and humanistic inquiry, this joint major offers several paths of exploration.
CS+Italian
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Italian
Permits students to major in both Computer Science and Italian Studies.
CS+Linguistics
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Linguistics
Integrate ideas and skills from both Computer Science and Linguistics.
CS+Music
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Music
Information about this major will be available in October 2014. Stay tuned!
CS+Philosophy
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Philosophy
The joint major in Philosophy and Computer Science provides opportunities for the systematic study of computation together with philosophy in the broadest sense.
CS+Slavic Languages and Literatures
Joint Major/BAS
CS+Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Russian Language and Literature field of study is designed for those students who wish to gain command of the Russian language and to study the nation's literary tradition.
Dance (TAPS Minor)
Minor
Dance (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.
Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law
Interdisciplinary Honors
Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law
Focus on democracy, economic development, and rule of law subjects in any university department to earn honors in democracy, development, and rule of law.
Earth Systems
BSHonorsCoterm
Earth Systems
Independently investigate complex environmental problems caused by human activities in interaction with natural changes in the Earth system.
East Asian Studies
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
East Asian Studies
Take part in East Asia-related research, teaching, outreach and exchange across the Stanford campus.
Economics
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonors
Economics
Learn about the economic aspects of modern society, analyze contemporary economic problems, and develop the ability to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy.
Education
MinorInterdisciplinary HonorsCoterm
Education
Gain a substantial introduction to education through a broad-based and focused study of educational research, theory and practice.
Electrical Engineering
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Electrical Engineering
Learn electrical engineering principles along with the required supporting knowledge of mathematics, science, computing, and engineering fundamentals.
Energy Resources Engineering
BSCoterm
Energy Resources Engineering
Gain the engineering skills and foundational knowledge needed to flourish as a technical leader within the energy industry.
Engineering Physics
BSHonors
Engineering Physics
The 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).
English
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCoterm
English
Explore -- deeply and rewardingly -- the rich legacy of literature written in English, past and present.
Environmental Science, Technology and Policy
Interdisciplinary Honors
Environmental Science, Technology and Policy
A unique honors capstone experience in the area of environmental solutions.
Environmental Systems Engineering
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Environmental Systems Engineering
Be prepared to incorporate environmentally sustainable design, strategies and practices into natural and built systems and infrastructure involving buildings, water supply, and coastal regions.
Ethics In Society
MinorInterdisciplinary Honors
Ethics In Society
Grounded 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.
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsInterdisciplinary Honors
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Consider questions and issues in feminism, gender, and sexuality through the intersection of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and asexuality to consider interlocking oppression.
Film and Media Studies
BAMinorHonors
Film and Media Studies
Develop the critical vocabulary and intellectual framework for understanding the role of cinema and related media within broad cultural and historical concepts.
French
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
French
Pursue course work at all levels in the language, cultures, literatures, and intellectual histories of the French tradition.
Geological Sciences
BSMinorHonorsCoterm
Geological Sciences
Conduct research and think critically about questions involving the Earth.
Geophysics
BSMinorCoterm
Geophysics
Be exposed to a broad spectrum of geophysics, including: resource exploration, environmental geophysics, seismology, and tectonics.
German Studies
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
German Studies
Study the German language, linguistics, literature, culture, and thought.
Global Studies
Minor
Global Studies
Designed to give students a global view as well as an in-depth interdisciplinary study in one of six specializations.
History
BAJoint Major/BASMinorHonorsCoterm
History
Understand 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.
Honors in the Arts
Interdisciplinary Honors
Honors in the Arts
Whether you are already studying the arts, or are in an unrelated major, complete a capstone project integrating a broad arts perspective.
Human Biology
BAMinorHonors
Human Biology
Offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human beings from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives.
Iberian & Latin American Cultures
BACotermHonors
Iberian & Latin American Cultures
Groundbreaking approaches to the literature and cultures of the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America, Brazil and Lusophone Africa, and Latina/o populations in the United States.
International Policy Studies
Coterm
International Policy Studies
The 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.
International Relations
BAMinorHonors
International Relations
Explore how global, regional and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage.
International Security Studies
Interdisciplinary Honors
International Security Studies
An 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.
Italian
BAMinorHonors
Italian
A comprehensive study of Italian literature and cultures, establishing a solid basis for potential further study in literature or history.
Japanese
BACotermHonorsJoint Major/BASMinor
Japanese
Be exposed to a variety of perspectives in Japanese language, culture, and history through training in writing and communication, literature, and civilization.
Jewish Studies
BAMinor
Jewish Studies
Gain an understanding of Jewish history, language, literature, religion, thought and politics.
Laboratory Animal Science
Latin American Studies
CotermInterdisciplinary HonorsMinor
Latin American Studies
An interdisciplinary honors and a minor in Latin American Studies.
Linguistics
BACoterm
Linguistics
Explore 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.
Management Science and Engineering
BSCotermMinor
Management Science and Engineering
Be able to plan, design, and implement complex economic and technical management systems.
Materials Science and Engineering
BSCotermMinor
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science is essential to the practice of engineering and technology as all facets of engineering depend critically on the materials utilized.
Mathematical and Computational Science
BSHonorsMinor
Mathematical and Computational Science
Study 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.
Mathematics
BSHonors
Mathematics
Provide students with a broad understanding of mathematics encompassing logical reasoning, generalization, abstraction, and formal proof.
Mechanical Engineering
BSMinorCoterm
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering encompasses elements from a wide array of disciplines built around the themes of biomedicine, computational engineering, design, energy, and multiscale engineering.
Medieval Studies
Minor
Medieval Studies
A multidisciplinary community working together to reveal new perspectives on medieval and early modern studies.
Middle Eastern Language, Literature and Culture
Minor
Middle Eastern Language, Literature and Culture
Designed 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.
Modern Languages
Minor
Modern Languages
Offered for students who may wish to supplement their coursework in their major field of study with significant coursework in modern languages and literatures.
Modern Thought and Literature
Coterm
Modern Thought and Literature
Students who have a background in literature and/or cultural studies can apply for this individualized co-term.
Music
BAHonorsJoint Major/BASMinor
Music
A 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.
Music, Science, and Technology
Coterm
Music, Science, and Technology
Focuses on the integration of music perception, music-related signal processing and controllers, synthesis, performance, and composition.
Native American Studies
BAHonorsMinor
Native American Studies
An intensive approach to understanding the historical and contemporary experiences of Native American people.
Philosophy
BACotermHonorsJoint Major/BASMinor
Philosophy
Philosophy concerns itself with fundamental problems and examines the efforts of past thinkers to understand the world and people's experience of it.
Philosophy and Religious Studies
BAHonors
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Learn 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.
Physics
BSHonorsMinor
Physics
Develop an understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe, and a strong foundation of mathematical, analytical, laboratory, and written communication skills.
Political Science
BAMinorHonors
Political Science
Provides 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.
Portuguese
Minor
Portuguese
The 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.
Product Design
BSCoterm
Product Design
This program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding.
Psychology
BAMinorHonors
Psychology
Be immersed in the theories and empirical studies of human behavior.
Public Policy
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Public Policy
An interdisciplinary program that engages students in the process of evaluating policy options and outcomes.
Religious Studies
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Religious Studies
Designed to engage students existentially and to assist them in thinking about intellectual, ethical, and sociopolitical issues in the world's religions.
Science, Technology, and Society
BABSHonors
Science, Technology, and Society
Provides students with an interdisciplinary framework through which to understand the complex interactions of science, technology and the social world.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
BAMinorHonorsCoterm
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Coordinated study of Russian language, literature, literary and cultural history, as well as literary theory and criticism.
Sociology
BACotermHonorsMinor
Sociology
Understand and address social problems and inequalities in global, institutional, and interpersonal social relations.
Spanish
BAMinorHonors
Spanish
The 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.
Statistics
CotermMinor
Statistics
For 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.
Symbolic Systems
BSCoterm
Symbolic Systems
An interdisciplinary program focusing on the relationship between natural and artificial systems that represent, process, and act on information.
Theater and Performance Studies
BA
Theater and Performance Studies
Provides students with historical, critical, and practical knowledge about theater and performance.
Translation Studies
Minor
Translation Studies
Teaches students to develop and apply their foreign language knowledge to the production and analysis of translations.
Urban Studies
BAMinorHonors
Urban Studies
Combines academic approaches with real-world experience to understand cities, the influence of physical environment and how to address seemingly intractable social problems.
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