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REGULATION TITLE: Multiple Majors and Degrees

APPLIES TO:

Students

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

Division of Academic & Student Affairs

## APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

## EFFECTIVE DATE:

## August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

## REGULATION STATEMENT:

This regulation implements the Multiple Majors and Degrees Policy by providing the specific academic requirements and procedures for students pursuing more than one major, a minor, or concurrent degrees.

## DEFINITIONS:

## Concurrent Degrees

The simultaneous pursuit of two (2) distinct academic degrees at the same level (e.g., two baccalaureate degrees) within a given matriculation period.

## Double Major

The completion of all academic requirements for two distinct majors, typically leading to a single degree.

##  Major

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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

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## CONTACTS:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Subject</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Office</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Telephone</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>E-mail</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>General Questions</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Office of the Provost</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>(502) 597-6946</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Michael.Dailey@kysu.edu</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Policy Questions</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Office of the Registrar</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>(502) 597-6234</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Yolanda.Benson@kysu.edu</td></tr></table>

## HISTORY:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Revision Type</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Date of Issuance/Revision</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Drafter(s)/Editor(s)</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Issued (New Regulation)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>June 2025</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Zach Atwell</td></tr></table>