Aeronautics and Astronautics
Anthropology
Anthropology is devoted to the study of human beings and human societies as they exist across time and space.
Atmosphere/ Energy
Understand large- and local-scale climate, air pollution, and energy problems and solve them through clean, renewable, and efficient energy systems.
Biology
Chemical Engineering
The study of Chemical Engineering begins with experimentation in the laboratory and is followed by implementation of technology in full-scale production
Earth Systems
Independently investigate complex environmental problems caused by human activities in interaction with natural changes in the Earth system.
Electrical Engineering
Learn electrical engineering principles along with the required supporting knowledge of mathematics, science, computing, and engineering fundamentals.
Energy Resources Engineering
Gain 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.
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).
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.
Geological Sciences
Conduct research and think critically about questions involving the Earth.
Geophysics
Be exposed to a broad spectrum of geophysics, including: resource exploration, environmental geophysics, seismology, and tectonics.
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
Offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human beings from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives.
International Relations
Explore how global, regional and domestic factors influence relations between actors on the world stage.
Latin American Studies
Management Science and Engineering
Be able to plan, design, and implement complex economic and technical management systems.
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
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.
Public Policy
An interdisciplinary program that engages students in the process of evaluating policy options and outcomes.
Science, Technology, and Society
Provides students with an interdisciplinary framework through which to understand the complex interactions of science, technology and the social world.
Sustainability
Stanford students can minor in Earth Systems with a Sustainability sub-plan.
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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