Double Majors

Double majors are permitted in most content areas. To qualify for a double major, a student must complete all requirements for each major. No more than four courses meeting the requirements for the first major may be used to meet the requirements for the second major. The following double major pairs are not permitted because of significant content overlap:

Advertising and Public Relations
Biology and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Environmental Science and Environmental Studies
Journalism and Global & Cultural Communication
Media & Film and Global & Cultural Communication
Media & Film and Journalism
Political Science and International Relations

Advisors for each of the two proposed major departments advise the candidate concerning the proposed double major and help the candidate to plan, coordinate, and implement a program that interrelates (where possible) the two proposed major disciplines. At some point after the first year, but not later than the end of the junior year, the student should declare the double major. A student declaring a double major must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in both majors.

In the College of Arts and Sciences, a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of each major.