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- African and African American Studies (AAAS)
- Art & Art History
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Communications
- Drama
- School of Earth Sciences
- English
- Ethics in Society
- History
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematical and Computational Science
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Stanford Global Gateway
- Stanford Humanities Outreach
- Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Public Service (SURPS)
- Urban Studies
Academic Resources
African and African American Studies (AAAS)
Our program seeks to provide students with a rigorous, engaging intellectual experience in which students acquire analytic skills grounded in a traditional discipline as well as interdisciplinary skills of investigation and research. We pursue these goals at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, to underscore the connectedness of, and intra-ethnic dynamics between, Africans, African Americans and other groups and peoples.
Art & Art History
Our program aims to help students think critically about the visual arts and culture. Courses 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. Work performed in the classroom, studio, and screening room is designed to develop a student's powers of perception, capacity for visual analysis, and knowledge of technical processes.
Biology
A major in Biology is an excellent choice for many students, both as preparation for specific professional careers and as the focus of a general liberal arts curriculum. The major can serve as a stepping-stone for a wide variety of career opportunities. For students planning to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school, or graduate school in biological and applied sciences, the biology major provides a strong foundation in the basic life sciences. This foundation of knowledge, plus laboratory experience, also prepares students well for research and technical positions in universities, government, and industry.
Chemical Engineering
On Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., there will be an Advising Colloquium and Research Poster Session for all undergraduates interested in Engineering: the curious, the potential major, the student deciding between engineering majors, and all decided chemical engineering majors.
Communications
Focusing on media in all forms, the major introduces students to the processes and effects of mass communication: the nature and social role of the various media, their structure, function, and ethics, and their impact on society. In this context, we consider not only traditional mass media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film), but also information technology, online media, and the Internet. Check out the exciting future possibilities for Communication majors!
School of Earth Sciences
Invitation to the School of Earth Sciences Open House
Are you interested in the Earth, energy, or the environment? Come find out more about courses and majors in the School of Earth Sciences at our NSO Open House . For more about introductory courses in Earth Sciences, check out this flyer.
English
Read up on the English Department if you're interested in the answers to these questions: What is English? Why does it matter? How do we study it? What can you do with it?
Ethics in Society
The Program in Ethics in Society is an honors program for undergraduates, offering students the opportunity to write a senior honors thesis within a community of interdisciplinary scholars. The Program is not a major itself, and is taken in addition to whatever major the student selects.
Materials Science and Engineering
Stanford’s Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) undergraduate degree program ranks #1 in U.S. News and World Report's 2008 listing of America's Best Colleges!
Mathematical and Computation Science
If you like applying mathematical thinking to problems in the biological, financial, computation or management sciences, then Math & Comp Sci may be the right major for you. Come to our NSO open house at Sequoia Hall Library on Friday, Sept. 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Political Science
Political Science majors learn about U.S. and international institutions and practices. Major courses help students build competence in sub-fields such as comparative politics, international relations, and political theory, develop in-depth knowledge in a sub-field, and acquire a variety of research methodologies and tools. The program prepares students for careers in government, business, not-for-profit organizations, and graduate or professional study.
Psychology
The Psychology Department at Stanford is ranked number one in the nation, and it has been for more than fifty years. An undergraduate degree in Psychology offers excellent training in how to understand human behavior using scientifically rigorous methods. A judicious selection of psychology courses can provide an excellent background for those of you planning careers in Business, Education, Law, Medicine, and Social work as well as Psychology.
Sociology
Are you interested in social movements? Gang violence? Current immigration issues? Race and ethnic relations? Crime and incarceration? Perhaps you have questions about poverty and inequality. Sociology seeks to answer these questions, and more. Learn more about how our program can prepare you for this ever growing field.
Stanford Global Gateway
Stanford Global Gateway is the University’s web portal and online database for information about all things international at Stanford—on campus and abroad— including international funding opportunities for students, courses, events, resources, research projects and more. Student organizations are invited to list their internationally focused events on the Stanford Global Gateway, by using the website's online form.
Stanford Humanities Outreach
Become a fan of the Stanford Humanities on Facebook to learn about upcoming art and culture events and research news. Facebook fans will also receive event notifications in their newsfeed and calendar sections. Announcements on this page will include events sponsored by humanities departments and humanities oriented centers, groups and programs. Students are also welcome to post events and announcements on the wall.
Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Public Service (SURPS)
Thurs., Oct. 22, 2009, 3:30 to 5:45 p.m., McCaw Hall, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, 326 Galvez Street
Join the Stanford community at this forum showcasing 100 undergraduate projects in research, creative arts, and public service. Talk with students about their current work on- and off-campus.
Urban Studies
Have you ever wondered why people live in cities (or suburbs), how the physical environment influences behavior, or how to address seemingly intractable problems like urban poverty, homelessness, or troubled schools? If so, Urban Studies may be for you.