Getting Started in a Major or Minor
Interested in exploring certain academic programs at LC, and not sure where to start? The courses below are being offered in fall 2026. Please be sure to consult Self-Service for complete course descriptions, pre-requisites, class times, etc.
Students must complete one major to graduate and must declare a major after earning 45 credits (including credits earned from AP, IB, dual credit programs, or via transfer).
In addition to a major, students may select a minor. Minors are optional!
Requirements for majors/minors are listed in the Undergraduate College Catalog.
All departments and programs offer introductory courses for first-year students to the major and minor (100-level or 200-level courses with an F).
Note: Refer to the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) equivalency charts to see if credits may be applied to a major or minor.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Art Department website
View the Art (Studio) major requirements
Recommended first course: Try taking a course in a medium you might specialize in, such as:
ART 112: Digital Media I
ART 113: Sculpture I
ART 116: Ceramics I (offered spring semester only)
ART 117A: Painting Fundamentals
ART 120: Photography I
Note: If all courses in a medium you might specialize in are full when you are able to register, any studio art course is recommended. If you can’t get into a studio art course, an art history class is a good alternative option, as it will also count towards the major.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Art Department website
View the Art History major requirements
Recommended first course:
ART 100: European and North American Art
Other courses to consider:
ART 150: Chinese Art
ART 207: Ancient Art of the Americas
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Department of Art website
View the Art and Art History minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ART 100: European and North American Art
Any 100-level studio art course
Other courses to consider:
ART 150: Chinese Art
ART 207: Ancient Art of the Americas
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Artificial Intelligence website
View the Artificial Intelligence minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CS 171: Computer Science I
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
CS 172: Computer Science II
CS 369: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CS 230: Computational Mathematics
Note: The Artificial Intelligence Minor was approved in April 2026. Students will be able to declare this minor beginning in fall 2026. More information will be added soon!
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Asian Studies website
View the Asian Studies minor requirements
Recommended first course:
If pursuing Chinese or Japanese to fulfill the language requirement in the minor, take CHIN 101: Beginning Chinese I or JAPN 101: Beginning Japanese I (or higher level based on placement exam results).
Other courses to consider:
ART 150: Chinese Art
AS 251-F1: Contemporary Korean Culture
CHIN 290-F1: Chinese Literature in Translation: Classic Novels
HIST 110: Early East Asian History
RELS 243-F1: Buddhism: Theory, Culture, and Practice
Note: Students may also consider enrolling in SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in subsequent courses in the minor.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology website
View the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major requirements
Recommended first course:
BIO 110: Biological Investigations*
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
Other courses to consider:
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended in first semester if you are not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
MATH 131: Calculus I
PHYS 141: Introduction to General Physics I or PHYS 151: Motion
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
MATH 132: Calculus II
Note: Please consult advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
*BIO 110: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing/transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service, and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Biology website
View the Biology major requirements
Recommended first course:
BIO 110: Investigations in Biology*
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
Other courses to consider:
CS 171: Computer Science I
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
MATH 131: Calculus I
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods
Note: It is possible to postpone BIO 110 until the sophomore year, though it is highly recommended that you complete BIO 110 in your first year. Taking both BIO 110 and completing the general chemistry requirement for the Biology major (Chem 110 in the fall and Chem 120 in the spring) in the first year provides maximum flexibility in terms of planning for overseas study, senior research, and preparation for graduate and professional school. If you DO postpone one of these, then consider enrolling in CS 171, MATH 115, or MATH 131 in your first year.
*BIO 110: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing/transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service, and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Please consult the advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Major, minor
Visit the Chemistry website
View the Chemistry major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
Other courses to consider:
MATH 131: Calculus I
PHYS 141: Introduction to General Physics I or PHYS 151: Motion
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
MATH 132: Calculus II or higher
CHEM 210: Organic Chemistry I (if you meet the prerequisite and are interested in enrolling in this course, please email the Professor of the course, listed in Self-Service, to discuss permission to register for this course. Additional information on registration permissions can be found under our “How to Register” page.
Note: Please consult the advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Chinese website
View the Chinese minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CHIN 101: Beginning Chinese I or CHIN 201-F1: Intermediate Chinese I (based on placement exam results)
Other courses to consider:
CHIN 290-F1: Chinese Literature in Translation: Classic Novels
Note: Only courses beyond CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese II apply to the Chinese minor or the World Language major. All incoming students who have an interest in the subject and/or background in the language may contact Keith Dede, Section Head for Chinese, for further information (dede@lclark.edu).
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Classics Department website
View the Classics major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CLAS 201-F1: Greek Thought and Culture
GRK 101-F1: Classic Greek I
HIST 219-F1: Ancient Rome
RELS 224-F1: Jewish Origins
Note: All incoming students who have taken Ancient Greek or Latin in high school should contact Prof. Gordon Kelly, chair of the Classics Department (gkelly@lclark.edu), in order to take the appropriate placement exam. The results of the exam will determine which level of Greek or Latin the student should take.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Computer Science website
View the Computer Science major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CS 171: Computer Science I
Other recommended courses:
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start at the level of Calculus I)
MATH 131: Calculus I
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
CS 172: Computer Science II
CS 211-F1: Computer and Network Security
MATH 132: Calculus II
MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods
Note: Please consult the advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Mathematical Sciences (incorporating Computer Science) website
View the Computer Science and Mathematics major requirements
Recommended first course:
MATH 131: Calculus I
CS 171: Computer Science I
Other courses to consider:
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
CS 172: Computer Science II
CS 211-F1: Computer and Network Security
CS 277-F1: Computer Architecture and Assembly Languages
MATH 132: Calculus II
MATH 215-F1: Discrete Mathematics
MATH 225-F1: Linear Algebra
MATH 233-F1: Calculus III
MATH 235-F1: Differential Equations
MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods
Note: Please consult advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Cybersecurity website
View the Cybersecurity minor requirements
Recommended first course:
CS 111: Introduction to Cybersecurity
CS 171: Computer Science I
Other courses to consider:
DSCI 140: Introduction to Data Science
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
CS 211: Computer and Network Security
Note: The Cybersecurity minor was approved in April 2026. Students will be able to declare this minor beginning in fall 2026. More information will be added soon!
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Dance website
View the Dance minor requirements
Recommended first course:
TH 106: Fundamentals of Movement
Other courses to consider:
TH 108: Contemporary Dance Technique I
TH 113: Acting I: Fundamentals
TH214-F1: Dance in Context: History and Criticism
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Data Science website
View the Data Science Major and Minor requirements
Recommended first course:
DSCI 140: Introduction to Data Science
Other courses to consider:
CS 171: Computer Science I
ECON 103: Statistics or Psych 200: Statistics I
Math 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
Math 131: Calculus I
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
CS 172: Computer Science II
HEAL 200: Biostatistics in Public Health
MATH 132: Calculus II
MATH 255: Statistical Concepts and Methods
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Earth System Science website
Recommended first course:
ESS 170: Climate Science (offered spring semester only)
Other courses to consider:
BIO 110: Investigations in Biology
CHEM 100: Perspective on Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
DSCI 140: Introduction to Data Science
PHYS 141: General Physics I or PHYS 151: Motion
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
MATH 235-F1: Differential Equations
Math 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods
Note: Students may also consider enrolling in CS 171: Computer Science 1, BIO 110*: , ENVS 160: Introduction to Environmental Studies, MATH 115: Elementary Functions, or MATH 131: Calculus I. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in subsequent course in the minor.
BIO 110*: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing/transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service, and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Economics Department website
View the Economics major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ECON 100: Principles of Economics
Other recommended courses:
ECON 103: Statistics, PSY 200: Statistics, or MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods (these alternative statistic classes may also fulfill the ECON 103: Statistics requirement in the Economics major)
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
MATH 131: Calculus I
Note: Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam, and receive credit for their exam, are not eligible to also earn credit for ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200: Statistics I.
Course of Study: Minor
The Education website will be linked soon
View the Education minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ED 205: Education in a Complex World
Other courses to consider:
ENG 209 Intro to American Literature
GEND 200: Gender/Sexuality in U.S. Society
HIST 135: The US in the 20th Century
HIST 243: African American History Since 1863
PHIL 203: Philosophy of Art and Beauty
PHIL 103: Ethics
SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology
SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
BIO 252: Introduction to Neuroscience
PSY 220: Thinking/Memory/Problem Solving
PSY 252: Introduction to Neuroscience
Note: The Education minor was approved in April 2026. Students will be able to declare this minor beginning in fall 2026. More information will be added soon!
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the English Department website
View the English major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ENG-105: The Art of the Novel
ENG 150: Films Adapting Fiction
ENG 200-F1: Creative Writing: Fiction Writing 1
ENG 201-F1 or F2: Introduction to Poetry and Poetry Writing
ENG 203-F1: Creative Writing: Nonfiction Writing 1
ENG 209-F1: Introduction to American Literature
Other courses to consider: The following courses are open to first-year students, but are more commonly taken in the sophomore year:
ENG 205-F1: Major Periods and Issues in English Literature
ENG 206-F1: Major Periods and Issues in English Literature
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation website
View the Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ELI 101: Innovation
ELI 102: Introduction to Design Thinking
ELI 103: Leadership
ELI 275-F1: Entrepreneurial Finance
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Environmental Studies website
View the Environmental Studies major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ENVS 160: Introduction to Environmental Studies
Other courses to consider:
CHEM 100: Perspective Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
CS 171: Computer Science I, DSCI 140: Introduction to Data Science, ECON 103: Statistics, MATH 131: Calculus I, or PSY 200-F1: Statistics
HIST 261-F1: Global Environmental History
Other recommended courses: The following courses are pertinent to the ENVS major/minor if students go on to take the related higher-level breadth or methods course in that area (for example, taking Econ 100, which does not itself satisfy a requirement in the ENVS major/minor, will allow students to later take Econ 260: Environmental Economics, which does satisfy a requirement in the ENVS major/minor).
BIO 110*: Investigations in Biology
ECON 100: Principles in Economics
IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
POLS 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 103: Introduction to American Politics
SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
BIO 110*: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing / transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then, you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Note: Please consult advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Ethnic Studies website
View the Ethnic Studies minor requirements
Courses to consider:
ART 207-F1: Ancient Art of the Americas
HIST 135: The United States in the 20th Century
HIST 222-F1: Britain in the Age of Revolution, 1688 - 1815
HIST 243-F1: African American History
Note: Students may also considering enrolling in IA 100: Introduction to International Relations, RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies, SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology, or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in subsequent course in the minor.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the French Studies website
View the French Studies major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
For those with no prior experience: FREN 101: Beginning French I
For those with prior experience: begin with course recommended by the French Placement Exam
Note: Only courses beyond FREN 202: Intermediate French II apply to the French Studies major or minor, or the World Language major.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Gender Studies website
View the Gender Studies minor requirements
Recommended First Course:
GEND 200-F1: Gender and Sexuality in U.S. Society
GEND 231-F1: Genders and Sexualities in Global Perspective
Courses to consider:
ART 113: Sculpture I
TH 106: Fundamentals of Movement
TH 108: Contemporary Dance Technique
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
PSY 230-F1: Infant and Child Development
SOAN 225-F1: Sociology of Love
Note: Students may also considering enrolling in PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology, RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies, SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology, or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in the minor.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the German Studies website
View the German Studies major/minor requirements
Recommended first course:
For those with no prior experience: GERM 101: Beginning German I
For those with prior experience: begin with course recommended by the German Placement Exam
Note: Only courses beyond GERM 202: Intermediate German II apply to the German Studies major or the World Language major.
Recommended First Course:
HEAL 260-F1: Global Health
Courses to consider:
ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200-F1: Statistics
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
HEAL 210-F1: Public Health
MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts and Methods
PSY 240-F1: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 280-F1: Brain and Behavior
SOAN 255: Healing, Medicine, and Culture
Note: Students may also considering enrolling in BIO 110*: Investigations in Biology, ECON 100: Principles in Economics, PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology, RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies, SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in subsequent course in the minor.
Note: Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam, and receive credit for their exam, are not eligible to also earn credit for ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200: Statistics I.
BIO 110*: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing / transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then, you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Hispanic Studies website
View the Hispanic Studies major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
For those with no prior experience: SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I
For those with prior experience: begin with course recommended by the Spanish Placement Exam
Note: Only language courses beyond Span 202: Intermediate Spanish II apply to the Hispanic Studies major.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the History Department website
View the History major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
HIST 135: The U.S. in 20th Century
Other courses to consider:
HIST 110: Early East Asian History
HIST 141: Colonial Latin American History
HIST 219-F1: Ancient Rome
HIST 221-F1: Tudor and Stuart Britain, 1485 to 1688
HIST 243-F1: African American History
HIST 261-F1: Global Environmental History
Course of Study: Major
Visit the International Studies website
View the International Affairs major requirements
Recommended first course:
IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
Other courses to consider:
ECON 100: Principles of Economics
ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200-F1: Statistics
POLS 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics
Note: Students who earn a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam are not eligible to also earn credit for ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200: Statistics I.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Japanese website
View the Japanese minor requirements
Recommended first course:
For those with prior experience: begin with course recommended by the Japanese Placement Exam
Note: Only courses beyond JAPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II apply to the Japanese minor or the World Language major.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Latin American Studies website
View the Latin American Studies minor requirements
Recommended first course:
Spanish language course recommended by the Spanish Placement Exam
Other courses to consider:
IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Course of Study: Minor
Law and Policy minor website link coming soon
View the Law and Policy minor requirements
Recommended first course:
POLS 103: Introduction to American Politics
Other courses to consider:
PHIL 101: Logic
HIST 134: Early North America: Making New Indigenous, European, and Africana Worlds
HIST 135: The United States in the 20th Century
ECON 100: Principles of Economics
IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies
SOAN 100/110: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Note: The Law and Policy minor was approved in April 2026. Students will be able to declare this minor beginning in fall 2026. More information will be added soon!
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Mathematical Sciences website
View the Mathematics major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
Math 131: Calculus I
Other courses to consider:
CS 171: Computer Science I
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of Calculus I)
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
Math 132: Calculus II
MATH 215-F1: Discrete Mathematics
MATH 225-F1: Linear Algebra
Math 233: Calculus III
MATH 235-F1: Differential Equations
MATH 255-F1: Statistical Concepts/Methods
Note: Please consult advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Middle East and North African Studies website
View the Middle East and North African Studies minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ARB 101: Beginning Arabic I or ARB 201: Intermediate Arabic I (registration based on Arabic Language placement results)
RELS 275-F1: Introduction to Islam
Other courses to consider:
RELS 224-F1: Jewish Origins
RELS 275-F1: Introduction to Islam
Note: Students may considering enrolling in IA 100: Introduction to International Relations, SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology, or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Completing one of these prerequisite classes will allow students maximum flexibility to enroll in subsequent courses in the minor.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Music Department website
View the Music department major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
MUS 100: Music Theory Fundamentals (or higher level music theory course depending upon Music Theory Placement Exam results. It is strongly recommended that first-year students considering the music major take MUS 100 as a first-year student.)
Other courses to consider:
MUS 162: History of Western Music I
Music Performance Ensemble(s)
Music Applied Lessons or Performance Classes
Note: Please consult the Music Department’s Registration Information for New Students for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Neuroscience website
View the Neuroscience minor requirements
Recommended first course:
BIO 110*: Investigations in Biology
CHEM 110: General Chemistry I
PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology
Other courses to consider:
CS 171: Computer Science I
ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200-F1: Statistics I
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of MATH 131: Calculus I)
MATH 131: Calculus I
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
PSY 220-F1: Thinking, Memory, and Problem Solving
PSY 280-F1: Brain and Behavior
Students who earn and receive credit for a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam are not eligible to also earn credit for ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200: Statistics I.
BIO 110*: Registration for BIO 110 is restricted to students with less than 20 credits. If you brought in advanced standing / transfer credits and have more than 20 credits completed already, then, you will not be able to register without instructor permission. To gain permission, email the Professor of the course (listed in Self-Service) to request permission to enroll in the course. If granted, their permission will appear in “Permissions” in Self-Service and you can register for the course. Registration Permission allows a student to register for the class if a spot is open, but does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Philosophy Department website
View the Philosophy major requirements
Recommended first course:
PHIL 101: Logic
PHIL 102: Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 103: Ethics
Other courses to consider:
PHIL 203-F1: Philosophy of Art and Beauty
PHIL 214-F1: Philosophy of Law
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Physics Department website
View the Physics major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
PHYS 151: Physics I: Motion
MATH 131: Calculus I (may be taken concurrently with PHYS 151: Physics I: Motion)
Other courses to consider:
MATH 115: Elementary Functions (recommended if a student is not prepared to start Math at the level of MATH 131: Calculus I)
MATH 132: Calculus II
MATH 225-F1: Linear Algebra
MATH 233-F1: Calculus III
Note: Please consult advice for New STEM and Environmental Studies Majors for further guidance.
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Political Economy website
View the Political Economy minor requirements
Recommended first course:
ECON 100: Principles of Economics
IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies
SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Political Science website
View the Political Science major requirements
Recommended first course:
POLS 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 103: Introduction to American Politics
Other courses to consider:
ECON 100: Principles of Economics or IA 100: Introduction to International Relations
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Psychology Department website
View the Psychology major requirements
Recommended first course:
PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology
PSY 200-F1: Statistics I or Econ 103: Statistics
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
PSY 220-F1:Thinking, Memory, and Problem Solving
PSY 230-F1: Infant and Child Development
PSY 240-F1: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 260-F1: Social Psychology
PSY 280-F1: Brain and Behavior
Note: AP Psychology exam scores of 4 or 5, and IB HL Psychology exam scores of 5, 6, or 7, are equivalent to PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology.
Students who earn and receive credit for a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics exam are not eligible to also earn credit for ECON 103: Statistics or PSY 200: Statistics I.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Religious Studies website
View the Religious Studies major and minor requirements
Courses to consider:
RELS 201-F1: History and Theory
RELS 224-F1: Jewish Origins
RELS 243-F1: Buddhism: Theory, Culture, and Practice
RELS 275-F1: Introduction to Islam
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Rhetoric and Media Studies website
View the Rhetoric and Media Studies major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
RHMS 100: Introduction to Rhetoric and Media Studies
Course of Study: Minor
Visit the Russia website
View the Russian minor requirements
Recommended first course:
For those with prior experience: begin with course recommended by the Russian Placement Exam
Note: Only courses beyond Rus 202: Intermediate Russian II apply to the Russian minor or the World Language major.
Course of Study: Major
Visit the Sociology and Anthropology Department website
View the Sociology and Anthropology major requirements
Recommended first course:
SOAN 100: Introduction to Sociology or SOAN 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Other courses to consider:
GEND 231-F1: Genders and Sexualities in Global Perspective
Other recommended courses, based on transfer credit or AP/IB HL exam results:
SOAN 235-F1: Sociology of Love
SOAN 245-F1: Visual Anthropology
SOAN 260-F1: Global Inequality
Course of Study: Major
Learn more about the Student-Designed Major.
First-year students are encouraged to explore coursework and get to know faculty in their general areas of interest. Development of a student-designed major involves selection of and consultation with a three-member faculty advisory committee, and submission of a formal proposal to the Curriculum Subcommittee on Petitions, Appeals, and Student-Designed Majors (SPAS). Students are urged to begin constructing a proposal prior to the start of sophomore year, as they must submit the proposal no later than the fifth week of the second semester of the sophomore year. To learn more about the student-designed major, please consult the with your Faculty and College Advisors, as well as the College Catalog for information about proposal criteria.
Course of Study: Major, Minor
Visit the Theatre Department’s website
View the Theatre major and minor requirements
Recommended first course:
TH 113: Acting I: Fundamentals
Other courses to consider:
TH 105: Costume Design
TH 106: Fundamentals of Movement
TH 108: Contemporary Dance Forms
TH 351: Rehearsal and Performance (by audition)
Course of Study: Major
Visit the World Language and Literature website
View the World Language and Literature major requirements
Recommended first course:
Students should enroll in primary language course recommended by placement exam results. Preferably, students will begin at the 200-level or higher
Note: Only courses beyond the 202: Intermediate II level apply to the World Language and Literature Major.
Pre-Professional Offerings
Lewis & Clark offers management courses in entrepreneurship, finance, and fiscal policy to help students develop technical knowledge in addition to the broad skills gained from a liberal arts education. For your first semester, explore possible majors based on your developing interests. Further information is available at the Guide to Students Interested in Business School/MBA Offerings.
Lewis & Clark offers several courses, and a Teachers Pathways program, for undergraduates who wish to explore the field of education. Students who are interested in becoming educators can start by taking ED 205: Education in a Complex World. All education courses are taught by faculty members in the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling and may incorporate off-campus experiences in elementary, middle, and/or high school classrooms in Portland Public Schools. These courses also provide a strong introduction to educational theory and practice that are necessary for further study in this field. Further information is available at the Guide to Students Interested in Education.
For students seeking a traditional engineering background leading to certification, Lewis & Clark has joined several nationally recognized engineering schools to offer a cooperative program that provides students with the advantages of a liberal arts education as a complement to rigorous studies in engineering. This engineering program, commonly referred to as the “3-2 Program,” enables a student to complete three years of study at Lewis & Clark, followed by two years at the engineering school. The student earns a degree from each school. Further information available at the Guide to Students Interested in Engineering.
Law schools do not require, and Lewis & Clark does not prescribe, a single course of study as pre-law preparation. In fact, students have gone to law school after majoring in every field. Your plans should be based on your interests and objectives in studying law. Further information available at the Guide to Students Interested in Law School.
College Advising Center is located in room 206 of Albany Quadrangle on the Undergraduate Campus.
email cac@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7600
College Advising Center
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219