What is a combined major?
A Combined Major BA degree program consists of the following components totaling 120 credits:
- Core Requirements (Refer to Bachelor of Arts introduction.)
- Major Requirements in two selected disciplines from the options below (see requirements under each discipline).
- General Electives
Thesis Requirement for Combined Majors:
Where a thesis is required, it will normally take the form of either an interdisciplinary project or a requirement to be satisfied in a single discipline. Students must consult with Department Chairs of both disciplines. Credit will be awarded in one of the two fields.
- If both academic areas require a thesis:
- The student completes the thesis preparation and thesis courses only once, in the discipline of their choosing.
- The thesis committee will include faculty from both disciplines. Each professor will ensure that the thesis shows familiarity with the practice or methodologies of their discipline.
- The student will agree with the appropriate Division Chair on suitable substitutions for the capstone sequence so that the number of required credits for each side of the combined major remains constant.
- If the academic areas have different capstone requirements:
- The student fulfills the requirements for the combined major in each discipline separately.
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