Academic Catalog

Dual Majors differ from Dual Degrees*.

Students may undertake two majors if they satisfy all requirements for each one. Be aware that if the total units required for the two majors exceed 75, students must normally take more than 120 units to complete the degree. However, students are permitted to use the same course or courses, if appropriate, to satisfy requirements for both majors in a dual major. Contact your advisor to discuss your options.

A dual major is possible only when both majors are included under the same degree and when there are 18 unique units in the first major/specialization to differentiate it from the requested second major/specialization.

For example, you can’t have a dual major in forestry (BSF) and any other major, because the BSF degree is specific to Forestry. However, you can have a dual major in English (BA) and History (BA), since both majors are included under the Bachelor of Arts degree and 18 units are unique to each major.

Dual major requirements must come from the same catalog year for both majors.

If you are pursuing a dual major, you are not required to have a minor. 

Students pursuing a dual or triple major at Northern Arizona University must satisfy the liberal studies requirements for one of the majors. Once the liberal studies requirement for one major is satisfactorily completed, the student is deemed to have met the liberal studies requirements for all majors.

*Information regarding dual degrees is in NAU Policy 100204: Dual Degrees, Undergraduate (Definitions).

Contact an advisor to discuss the dual-major options.