Double majors and degrees

Students need 180 credits for single degrees, including double majors, and 225 credits for double degrees.

It is important to decide whether you would like to follow a double major or degree early in your academic career – preferably, before the middle of your junior year. It is possible that the university will not permit the addition of a double major or degree later in your program.

Students may complete two majors at the same time if both degrees are the same degree type (Bachelor of Science). Examples of double majors that can be taken with a SAFS degree are Oceanography, Environmental Science and Resource Management, Earth and Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences and Biology. It is expected that the student will complete the degree requirements for both majors within 180 credits or slightly more. Both majors would appear on one diploma.

Students interested in two different degree types (a BS and a BA) would complete a double degree. The degree requirements would be met after 225 credits and would likely include additional General Education requirements. The most common double degrees for SAFS students are Environmental Studies, Community, Environment and Planning, and International Studies. The student receives two diplomas.