| Academic Policies
MAJORS
CHANGE OF MAJOR OR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
Undergraduate students (including lower-division students) must complete
a ?Major/Minor Change Request? form to enter a different major or second
undergraduate degree program. Program approval is determined by the
appropriate department chairperson. Students who change majors have a
choice of meeting the major degree requirements of the Catalog in effect
at the time of change of major or at graduation. Students should be
aware of admission requirements for limited access programs. Students on
probation and students returning from suspension may apply for a change
of major. However, approval of the change of major is granted by the
chairperson of the prospective department. Students should contact the
chairperson for guidance.
Graduate students desiring new programs must complete new applications
for graduate admissions. Contact the Office of Admissions for further
information.
DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Faculty in individual specialization areas review, approve, or deny
admission of students who apply to a selected area. A student is
admitted into the Ed.D. program when a specialization area admits a
student into the specialization. Students admitted and enrolled in
course work in the Ed.D. program, choosing to change their
specialization area, must reapply for admission to the Ed.D. program
through the Office of Admissions. Students must complete requirements in
effect at the time of admission.
DEGREE-SEEKING TO NON-DEGREE STATUS
Once a student is granted undergraduate degree-seeking status, change to
non-degree status is not permitted until the baccalaureate degree is
earned.
DUAL MAJOR
To graduate with a dual major, students must declare a major in each
department and/or college and be assigned an advisor in each discipline.
Upon departmental acceptance, students must complete a ?Dual Major? form
available in the Office of the Registrar. When a dual major is
requested, the Catalog year for both majors will be the current
Catalog
year. A dual major does not require a minimum number of hours beyond
those necessary for completing each degree requirement. Requirements for
both majors must be completed prior to the degree being awarded. After
successful completion of all requirements for both majors, students will
be awarded one degree (B.A. or B.S.) with both majors listed on the
transcript. Students should contact the Office of the Registrar for
eligible dual listed degree programs or for additional information. |
