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Double Majors/Dual Degrees

If you are considering a double major or dual degree in liberal arts, please schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor in the Office of Student Services.  Some of the requirements and guidelines for a double majors and dual degrees are outlined below.

Double Majors

• Double majors are available to matriculated baccalaureate students only.
• Both majors in a double major degree must be existing approved degree programs.
• Students must meet the entrance criteria for both programs.
• A double major degree requires the approval of the department heads of both degree programs, who should take into consideration issues such as potential scheduling conflicts.
• A double major degree must satisfy the graduation and accreditation requirements for both degree programs.
• Both degree programs must be of the same type (i.e., both BS degrees or both BFA degrees).  The double major will be the same type as the two component majors.
• It is possible to use a single requirement to meet the needs of both majors; double counting is allowed so long as the department heads of both degree programs approve it.
• In cases where the two majors do not have 28 unique and non-overlapping credit hours, students must take enough additional course credits in either or both majors to meet the 28 credit minimum.
• Curriculum requirements for the double major will be developed by the appropriate personnel of the two degree programs and approved by the department heads of both degree programs.
• Students will need to fill out the “Undergraduate Double Major Authorization Form” and obtain the approval signatures on the form.

Dual Degrees

• Dual degrees are available to matriculated baccalaureate students only.
• The second undergraduate degree must be in a different programmatic area and must require at least 60 quarter credit hours beyond the first baccalaureate degree for a minimum of 240 total credit hours.
• For a student to complete two undergraduate degrees at the same time s/he would have to take the lower minimum number of hours between the two programs plus a minimum additional 60 quarter credit hours.
• Students should consult his/her financial aid counselor before deciding to do this to make certain that the added quarters as an undergraduate will not mean that near the end of the dual program they lose financial support by overreaching their eligibility.
• Students should consult with advisors in both departments to ensure that the courses for both programs are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Students will need to fill out the “Dual Undergraduate Degree Authorization Form” and obtain the approval signatures on the form.