Undergraduate Study ProgramsUndergraduate Study ProgramsUndergraduate Study Programs
About the CatalogCatalog ContentsCatalog A-Z DirectorySearch the Catalog

Catalog Home Catalog Home About Iowa Learning at Iowa Student Life Special Resources Colleges Univ. Courses Continuing Education Administrative Officers
Faculty
Iowa Code
 

 

Undergraduate Study Programs

The University of Iowa offers the following undergraduate majors, pre-majors and interest areas, certificates, and minors. Some majors offer Teacher Education Programs, as indicated below. Each major links to the appropriate Catalog section. Additional information about all majors is available on the Office of Admissions web site Undergraduate Admissions: Majors & Programs.

Majors and Tracks/Emphases


Accounting (B.B.A.)

Actuarial Science (B.S.): see Statistics and Actuarial Science

African American Studies (B.A.)

American Studies (B.A.)

Ancient Civilization (B.A.): see Classics

Anthropology (B.A., B.S.)

Applied Physics (B.S.): see Physics and Astronomy

Art (B.A., B.F.A.): see Art and Art History
Option: Teacher Education Program

Art History (B.A.): see Art and Art History
Option: Teacher Education Program

Asian Languages and Literature (B.A.)
Chinese Track
Hindi Track
Japanese Track
Sanskrit Track

Astronomy (B.A., B.S.): see Physics and Astronomy

Athletic Training (B.S.): see Integrative Physiology

Bachelor of Applied Studies (B.A.S.)

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.)

Biochemistry (B.A., B.S.)

Biology (B.A., B.S.): see Biological Sciences
Cell and Developmental Biology Track
Comprehensive Biology Track
Evolution Track
Genetics and Biotechnology Track
Neurobiology Track
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Track

Biomedical Engineering (B.S.E.)
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Track
Biomaterials Track
Biosystems/Bioimaging Track
Cardiovascular Biomechanics Track
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Track
Pre-Medicine Track
Tissue Engineering Track

Business Administration (B.B.A.): see Business

Chemical Engineering (B.S.E.): see Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Biochemical Engineering Track
Business Track
Chemical Process Engineering Track
Engineering and Physical Sciences Track
Entrepreneurship Track
Environmental Engineering Track
Polymers Track
Pre-Medicine Track

Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)

Cinema (B.A.): see Cinema and Comparative Literature

Civil Engineering (B.S.E.): see Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Subtrack
Environmental Subtrack
Civil Engineering Practice Track (Civil or Environmental)
Entrepreneurial Career Path Track (Civil or Environmental)
Environmental Health Engineering Track (Environmental)
Environmental Remediation and Control Track (Environmental)
Green Engineering Track (Environmental)
Management Track (Civil or Environmental)
Structures, Mechanics, and Materials Track (Civil or Environmental)
Transportation Engineering Track (Civil or Environmental)
Urban and Regional Planning Track (Civil or Environmental)
Water Resources Engineering Track (Civil or Environmental)

Classical Languages (B.A.): see Classics

Clinical Laboratory Sciences (B.S.)

Communication Studies (B.A.)

Comparative Literature (B.A.): see Cinema and Comparative Literature
Foreign Language and Literature Track
Literature and Arts Track

Computer Science (B.A., B.S.)

Dance (B.A., B.F.A.)

Economics (B.A., B.B.A., B.S.)

Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.): see Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Subtrack
Electrical Engineering Subtrack
Information Engineering Subtrack

Elementary Education (B.A., B.S.): see Teaching and Learning

Engineering (B.S.E.)

English (B.A.)
Option: Teacher Education Program

Environmental Sciences (B.S.)
Biosciences Track
Chemical Sciences Track
Geosciences Track
Hydrosciences Track

Exercise Science: see Integrative Physiology (B.S.)

Finance (B.B.A.)

French (B.A.): See French and Italian
Culture and Civilization Track
Interdisciplinary Studies Track
Language Track
Literature Track
Teaching Track

Geography (B.A., B.S.)
Environmental Studies Track
Geographic Information Science Track
Geography and Social Change Track

Geoscience (B.A., B.S.)

German (B.A.)
Applied German Track
Comprehensive Track
Humanities Track

Health and Sport Studies (B.A.)
Health Promotion Track
Sport Studies Track

History (B.A.)

Industrial Engineering (B.S.E.): see Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Computer and Information Systems Track
Entrepreneurship Track
Human Factors and Ergonomics Track
Management Track
Manufacturing and Logistics Systems Track
Medical Systems Track

Integrative Physiology (B.S.)

Interdepartmental Studies (B.A.)
Individualized Plan of Study Track
Health Sciences Track
Business Studies Track

International Studies (B.A.)
African Studies Emphasis
Caribbean Studies Emphasis
Development Emphasis
East Asian Studies Emphasis
European Studies Emphasis
Global Artistic Tradition and Change Emphasis
Global Health Emphasis
Global Resources and Environment Emphasis
Human Rights Emphasis
International Business Emphasis
International Communication and Information Emphasis
International Politics and International Relations Emphasis
Latin American Studies Emphasis
Middle East and Muslim World Studies Emphasis
Postcolonial and Diasporic Studies Emphasis
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Emphasis
Self-Directed Emphasis
South Asian Studies Emphasis
War, Peace, and Security Emphasis

Italian (B.A.): see French and Italian

Journalism and Mass Communication (B.A., B.S.)

Leisure Studies (B.S.)
Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis

Linguistics (B.A.)
Teaching English as a Second Language Emphasis

Literature, Science, and the Arts (B.A.)

Management (B.B.A.): see Management and Organizations

Management Information Systems (B.B.A.): see Management Sciences

Marketing (B.B.A.)

Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
General Track (Program A)
Math Education Track (Program B)
Specialization Areas Track (Program C)

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.E.): see Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Bioengineering Track
Energy and Utilization Track
Entrepreneurship Track
Environmental Transport Processes Track
Management Track
Manufacturing and Materials Processing Track
Mechanical Engineering Design Track
Robotics and Mechatronics Track
Simulation and Visualization Track

Microbiology (B.S.)

Music (B.A., B.M.)
Brass/Woodwind Track (Teacher Education Program)
Composition Track
Jazz Studies Track (Option: Teacher Education Program)
Music Therapy Track
Organ Track
Percussion Track (Option: Teacher Education Program)
Piano Track (Option: Teacher Education Program)
String Track (Teacher Education Program)
Voice Track (Teacher Education Program)

Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.S.)

Nursing (B.S.N.)
Articulation Option 1
Articulation Option 2
Articulation Option 3
Articulation Option 4

Oral Health Science (B.S.): see College of Dentistry

Performing Arts Entrepreneurship (B.A.)
Dance Emphasis
Music Emphasis
Theatre Arts Emphasis

Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Philosophy (B.A.)

Physics (B.A., B.S.): see Physics and Astronomy

Political Science (B.A., B.S.)

Portuguese (B.A.): see Spanish and Portuguese

Psychology (B.A., B.S.)

Radiation Sciences (B.S.)

Religious Studies (B.A.)

Russian (B.A.)

Science Education (B.S.)
Biology Emphasis
Chemistry Emphasis
Earth Science Emphasis
Physics Emphasis

Social Work (B.A.)

Sociology (B.A., B.S.)

Spanish (B.A.): see Spanish and Portuguese

Speech and Hearing Science (B.A.): see Speech Pathology and Audiology

Statistics (B.S.): see Statistics and Actuarial Science
Math Track
Statistical Computing Track
Statistics in Business, Industry, Government, and Research Track

Theatre Arts (B.A.)

Women's Studies (B.A.)

Pre-Majors and Interest Areas

Information about most pre-majors and interest areas is available on the Office of Admissions web site Undergraduate Admissions: Majors & Programs. If the pre-major or interest area is not listed, click on the link to the corresponding major (e.g., for information on Actuarial Science Interest, click on Actuarial Science).

Pre-Majors

Pre-Accounting
Pre-Business
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Mortuary Science
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatric Medicine
Pre-RN/B.S.N. (listed under Nursing)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Interest Areas

Actuarial Science Interest
Athletic Training Interest
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Interest
Communication Studies Interest
Dance Interest
Elementary Education Interest
Exercise Science (Integrative Physiology) Interest
Health Promotion Interest (listed under Health and Sport Studies)
Integrative Physiology Interest
Interdepartmental Studies Interest
Journalism and Mass Communication Interest
Leisure Studies Interest
Liberal Studies Interest
Music Interest
Nuclear Medicine Technology Interest
Nursing Interest
Pharmacy Interest
Radiation Sciences Interest
Secondary Education Interest
Social Work Interest
Therapeutic Recreation Interest (listed under Leisure Studies)

Certificates

Certificate in Aging Studies
Certificate in American Indian and Native Studies
Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies: see American Sign Language
Certificate in Entrepreneurship: see Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Global Health Studies
Certificate in International Business
Certificate in Latin American Studies
Certificate in Medieval Studies
Certificate in Museum Studies
Certificate in Philosophies and Ethics of Politics, Law, and Economics
Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance
Certificate in Sexuality Studies
Certificate in Technological Entrepreneurship: see Entrepreneurship and Engineering
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Classics

Minors

Actuarial Science: see Statistics and Actuarial Science
African American Studies
Aging Studies
American Indian and Native Studies
American Studies
Ancient Civilization: see Classics
Anthropology
Art: see Art and Art History
Art History: see Art and Art History
Asian Languages: see Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures
Astronomy: see Physics and Astronomy
Biology: see Biological Sciences
Business Administration: see Business
Chemistry
Cinema: see Cinema and Comparative Literature
Classical Languages: see Classics
Communication Studies
Comparative Literature: see Cinema and Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
Educational Psychology: see Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
English
Exercise Science: see Integrative Physiology
French: see French and Italian
General Education: see Education
Geography
Geoscience
German
Global Health Studies
Greek: see Classics
Health and Sport Studies
History
Human Relations: see Education
Integrative Physiology
International Studies
Italian: see French and Italian
Latin: see Classics
Latin American Studies
Leisure Studies
Linguistics
Mass Communication: see Journalism and Mass Communication
Mathematics
Microbiology
Music
Philosophy
Physics: see Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Portuguese: see Spanish and Portuguese
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish: see Spanish and Portuguese
Statistics: see Statistics and Actuarial Science
Theatre Arts
Women's Studies

Four-Year Graduation Plan

The Four-Year Graduation Plan is a partnership between students and the University. Students who sign the Four-Year Graduation Plan agree to a number of conditions that guide their studies and their progress toward a degree. The University's colleges and departments also agree to certain conditions. They ensure the availability of courses that students need for graduation; they also guarantee that they will provide certain remedies to a student facing a delay in graduation due to lack of a course, as long as the student has met the conditions of the four-year plan. The Tippie College of Business and the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Nursing participate in the four-year plan.

Only students who enter the University directly from high school are eligible to participate in the four-year plan. General information on the Four-Year Graduation Plan is available from the Office of Admissions. Information also is available from the participating colleges and the Academic Advising Center.

 


Publication Notice
Page content was reviewed in September 2007.



  Admissions  Back to Top of PageCatalog ContentsCatalog Homepage
Copyright © 2007 The University of Iowa. All rights reserved.
Iowa City, Iowa   52242   telephone: 319-335-3500
Comments/Suggestions