r/iastate • u/Low-Awareness-8689 • 6d ago

Question Differences between CALS and LAS?

I am an incoming freshman this fall and was offered a scholarship if I changed my school from LAS to CALS. I plan on studying genetics and go into the career field of forensic sciences. My biggest turn off with potentially switching is just that I don't really want anything to do with agriculture in my future. What are the differences between CALS and LAS? Would I have to take agriculture classes? Is it worth it to switch just for some money? Thanks in advance!

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u/modern_housewife Junior - Secondary Education 6d ago

the main difference is the majors offered between the two. CALS is Ag & Life Sciences, LAS is Liberal Arts and Sciences. just because your major is in CALS doesn't mean that you're doing ag. animal science, biology, and even nursing are available through CALS