A primary field of specialized academic study.
A secondary field of academic study that is less extensive than a major.
The completion of all academic requirements for two or more distinct majors.
The unit of measurement for academic credit.
Declaration: A student may elect to complete the requirements for more than one major. The student must formally declare each major with the Office of the Registrar.
Requirements: To be recognized as having earned a double or multiple majors, a student must complete all academic requirements for each declared major and complete a minimum of 120 total semester credit hours for a baccalaureate degree or all requirements for an associate degree.
Course Overlap: Courses successfully completed to satisfy a requirement for one major may also be used to satisfy a requirement for another major, unless otherwise prohibited by a specific academic program.
Degree Award: A student completing multiple majors receives a single degree. The student's transcript and diploma will list the first major and include a notation of any subsequent majors completed.
Requirements: To earn two distinct baccalaureate degrees concurrently (e.g., a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science), a student must complete a minimum of 30 additional and unique semester credit hours beyond the 120 hours required for the first degree, for a minimum total of 150 semester credit hours. The student must fulfill all academic requirements for both degree programs.
Degree Award: Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be awarded two separate degrees and will receive two separate diplomas.
A baccalaureate degree may be awarded with one or more minors, provided the student meets all requirements for the primary major(s) and all declared minor(s).
Multiple Majors and Degrees Policy
Declaration of Major/Minor Form