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When selecting a second major, if the degree title is identical to the degree title for the first major, then the student is pursuing a double major (single degree). If the degree titles are not identical, then the student is pursuing a double degree.
Examples:
Student A selects: Dance major (BFA degree) & Statistics & Data Science major (BA degree)
Student A is a double degree student; the degrees are Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science; the majors are Dance and SDS. Student A will earn two separate diplomas.
Student B selects: Astronomy major (BS degree) & Mathematics major (BS degree)
Student B is a double major; the degree is Bachelor of Science, and the majors are Astronomy and Mathematics. Student B will earn one diploma that will list both majors.
When the second major is added, the general education and foundations requirements do not change, nor does the number of units required for the degree. The second major can fulfill the minor requirement for a math or sds major, provided the second major is in an appropriate subject (e.g. Computer Science major fulfills the minor requirement for the C.S. emphasis of the math major).
When a second degree is added, students need to fulfill all requirements for each degree and complete at least 18 units of unique university credit for each degree.
Degrees with different expected graduation dates are considered sequential; degrees with the same expected graduation date are considered concurrent.
The Math Department allows a second degree to satisfy our required minors, provided the major matches the selected math major emphasis.
It happens! We can always remove the major or degree for you (just email MATH-mathcenter@arizona.edu for assistance). In some cases, a minor may work better; be sure to ask if you would like more information about our minor requirements.
Refer to Bachelor's Degree Candidacy & Related Information in the 2023-2024 University Catalog: https://arizona-archive-23-24.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/policy/program-graduation/degrees-programs/undergraduate/bachelors-degree-candidacy