Students
completing a second major must meet all of the prerequisites of that
major and apply for acceptance into the major if required by the
department. Students must complete a Major Program form for the second major
with the departmental adviser; the student then takes the form to
his/her student community. Students who complete two majors are required
to do only one major project in the major of their choice.
Earning a Second Baccalaureate Degree (i.e. Dual Degree)
If you already hold or are in the process of completing requirements for one bachelor's degree and you wish to work toward
another bachelor's degree, the following parameters
apply:
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A student
holding a CLA baccalaureate degree (e.g., a B.A. in English) or who is in the
process of earning such a degree must complete a minimum of 150 semester credits and all requirements for both degrees
(e.g., a B.S. in Child Psychology and a B.A. in English). The second degree must be a in different major field than the first degree.
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A
student holding a baccalaureate degree from another institution may not
receive certification from CLA for another degree with the same major.
Dual degree candidacy in CLA and in another University college
Earning baccalaureate degrees from two different
University colleges (e.g., a B.A. in Psychology from CLA and a B.S. in Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management) would likely necessitate completion of around 150 credits for all requirements to be fulfilled. However, CLA
does not require completion of more than 120 semester credits.
Consult with your Student Community adviser for more information on parameters and requirements as listed above!
For complete information and FAQ on dual degree completion, please print out the "Completing Dual Degrees at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities" form (found in pdf format).
Additional major declaration information
How-to-Guide: Choose a Major
