How do you go about getting a double major?

Question

Does the school have to offer a specific program, or can you pair up any two that interest you (with some discretion of course)?

Answer 1

Actually, it totally depends on your school. Do you have an advisor? If so, go to them and let them know what you want to do. If you don't, find a general academic advisor in your school and they should be able to let you know what you're able to do. Good luck!

Answer 2

You can pick any two that interest you. You just have to look at what the requirements are for a degree in each field and fulfill those requirements. However, from a practical standpoint, it would be easier to get a double degree in two related fields such as Bilology and Chemistry or Accounting and Finance. Since the pre-requisites for the related disciplines are the same, you can get a degree in both majors by taking maybe 2-4 additional classes than you would to get a degree in one. Professionally you would be more mraketable if you have 2 degrees in related fields. On the other hand if you major in music and business, the requirements for the two field are very different. You may wind up taking more classes to fulfill the pre-requisite for each discipline. The demands of the two disciplines may be very difficult to manage.

It all depends on you reason for seeking 2 majors. Do you want one major for career focus and second for personal interest? Do you want both majors as your career focus? If it's the latter, you may be better off getting a Bachelor's degree in one discipline and seeking a Masters degree in something else. For instance, there are a number of non-business majors that later get thier MBA (Master of Business Administration).

Answer 3

No, there isn't a specific course. First of all, you need to be in pretty good academic standing. That is, your grades should pretty very good to begin with, otherwise you most likely won't get your request approved. You go to that school's building (liberal arts, biology, etc.) and get a form in the office. (Example: Office of Biology). When I was in school the form consisted of the following. You needed your advisor's signature and approval along with signature and approval of your current school's chair, as well as the signature and approval of the chair of the school you'd be doing the other major in. On the form the chairs and advisor often have a lines to state whether or not they approve (obviously they won't sign it if they don't approve), but basically they write that you're a good student and they think you will be able to handle the increased workload. Also, there is an order, I can't quite remember for certain, but I believe you need to get the advisor and chair of the school you'll be adding as your second major first. Then, you take it back to your current major's school and submit it to the chair. He has the final say on whether or not to allow you your double major.

Answer 4

You can pick any two/three/four that you want! Just make sure that with two majors and prerequisites you will be able to graduate in 4 years. An advisor can tell you. Oh, and the discretion thing isn't necessary. I know somebody in biology and political science. Not to mention, in my case it really helped to take summer classes for prerequisites and distribution credits. I did it before my freshman year. I will have 52 credits at the end of this semester. If you find you cannot double major in four years, consider summer classes.

Answer 5

You can pick any two, and then you'll have to go to the undergraduate chair of that department and talk to them about declaring the major. It will be more difficult to graduate in 4 years, especially if the subjects are not very closely tied together, but it is possible.

Answer 6

Pick any two. If they are related (bio and chem, astronomy and physics, math and compsci) it will be easier to fufill the requirements. If they aren't, it might take a lot more work.