A primary field of specialized academic study.

Minor

A secondary field of academic study that is less extensive than a major.

Multiple Majors

The completion of all academic requirements for two or more distinct majors.

Semester Credit Hours

The unit of measurement for academic credit.

PROCESS:

Double or Multiple Majors

• 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.

Concurrent Degrees

• 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.

Minors

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).

REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

• Multiple Majors and Degrees Policy
• Declaration of Major/Minor Form