Can transfer students double/dual major at the 4-year college?

Question

I am a HS Senior. I am going to go to a community college in the Fall because college costs are ridiculously high. I want to know if transfer students (who have their associates degree) can double major at a 4-year university. I am torn between the Recreation Management Major & Physical Education Major and can't choose...I have been working for my county's Parks & Rec. for a few years now as a Soccer/Basketball Instructor (similar to a PE Teacher) and as a Field/Gym Supervisor (similar to a Recreation Manager/Director)....I have enjoyed both a lot and I look forward going to work after school everyday...So can transfer students double major? I am going to go to school in Virginia if that helps...

Answer 1

Actually you should drop back a little and ask why are you getting an Associates Degree. If you are going to get the four year degree, an Associates Degree is pretty much a waste of time.

What you should do is get a copy of the 4 year degree curriculum sheet from the school you are going to go to. Then find the Community College courses that will transfer. Ignore the Community College curriculum because there will be courses on the Assoc. Degree that won't transfer.

The double major is a separate issue. That's pretty much up to you. If you declare a double major, that's pretty much it. You need to use both curriculum sheets to select Community college courses.

Be sure you understand the transfer rules of the 4 year school. Only so many credits will transfer and most of the Jr/Sr courses must be in residence etc.

Answer 2

It really depends entirely on the university you're transferring to. I can't speak for Virginia, but where I go, I know they generally don't approve transfer double-majors except in rare circumstances where there's significant major-overlap, under the idea that you'll fall behind if you do two majors. Definitely talk to an adviser at your community college and even the college you want to eventually transfer to.

Good luck!

Answer 3

of course. Talk with your community college about this so they can get you headed in the right direction.