Joint Majors

Designed for areas which are complementary and where requirements may be combined because of nature of the disciplines. For joint majors:

• The option is only applicable for areas in which a major is currently offered.
• All Liberal Arts Core requirements must be fulfilled.
• To declare a joint major, student must have approval of both department chairs and must plan programs with a department chair or a designee from each department. Because completing both majors is demanding, a strong academic record is required before undertaking joint majors. Most joint majors may be completed in four years. Depending on particular combination of majors and individual’s academic level when declaring, additional time may be needed.
• The student wishing to declare a joint major must petition the department chairs in writing. The student will be presented with the program in writing, with necessary requirements, prior to beginning program.
• Applications will be accepted after a student has completed at least one semester and has a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Continuation in a joint major program is contingent upon the student’s maintaining a 2.5 or better grade point average overall.
• The student must complete all degree requirements within the majors as agreed upon by department chairs and student.
• Field placements may be used to fulfill requirements for two complementary majors.
• Together, joint major requirements cannot exceed 69 credits, with a minimum of 27 credits per major.
• Registrar will be notified in writing of application and given a copy of written agreement.

Updated: March 29, 2005

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