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Degree Plan Information

Selection of a Major:

A major is usually a group of courses which constitutes a principal field of study. In most cases, it includes courses from only one academic discipline. In some cases (i.e. interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary majors), it will include courses from two or more disciplines. A baccalaureate major must contain an approved cluster of at least thirty semester hours, of which a minimum of twelve must be advanced (i.e., junior- or senior-level course) and taken in residence. The general requirements for majors in the baccalaureate programs (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, etc.) are defined in the "Academic Regulations" section of the Bulletin. Specific requirements for majors in the various academic desciplines are defined in those sections of the Bulletin devoted to the academic departments.

Selection of a Minor:

A minor is usually a group of courses which constitutes a secondary, less intensive field of study. Minors, which are included in some baccalaureate programs, may include courses from one, two, or three academic disciplines outside the major. A baccalaureate minor must contain an approved cluster of at least eighteen semester credit hours, of which a minimum of six must be advanced (i.e., junior- or senior-level courses) and taken in residence. Requirement for the various minors are included in the general requirement for baccalaureate degrees in the "Academic Regulations" section of the Bulletin.

* Students are strongly encouraged to declare a major by the time they complete thirty semester credit hours. Students who have not declared a major by the time they complete thirty semester credit hours may extend the time required to complete their degree. To file your official degree plan, see the department of your major. To change your major or minor, see the department of your major to which you wish to change.

Degree Audit:

The degree audit system is an on-line tool to allow students to view their progress toward degree completion. Access to the degree audit link is through the RAMS system on the ASU website. This on-line tool helps with the advising process. This degree audit is automated to access up-to-date information for the student. Once a student declares a major, the sutdent may view his/her progress toward completing a degree. The degree audit will reflect the most current major, minor, specialization area, and Bulletin a student has chosen. A student must make sure that the information on-line is accurate. The degree audit shows courses in progress, courses not applicable, courses yet to be taken, cumulative GPA, major GPA, and grades. This is an advising tool. Please contact the department of your major to apply for an official degree plan or the Dean of the College Science to get an official copy of your degree plan.

Double Major:

A student who wishes to earn a degree with a double major may do so provided the student meets all requirements for each major and also provided the two majors fall under the same degree category. for example, a student could earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physics and a major in Psychology; however, the student could not earn a double major in history and biology since the degree in biology would be a Bachelor of Science degree and only a Bachelor of Arts is available in History.

Dual Degrees:

Dual degrees area a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science conferred simultaneously.  An example would be a Biology B.S. degree and a Psychology B.A. degree.  Dual degree candidates must complate a minimum of 30 hours beyond the requirements of the single degree.  Dual majors must complete the requirements of both major fields.

Second Baccalaurette:

A student who holds one baccalaureate degree from this University or any college or university that is a member of regional accrediting association may receive a second baccalaureate degree by completing the requirements listed in the "Academic Regulations" section of the Bulletin.