SP 04-29 - Minor Degree Policy (superseded by SP 15-06)

Policy File:
SP 04-29 Minor Degree Policy (superseded by SP 15-06)

Purpose: To state whether a student may major and minor in the same area.

Background: Currently there is no policy on this.

Accountability: Currently there is no policy on this.

Applicability: Program Areas, Students

Definition(s):

Discipline: Area of study within a Program Area (e.g., English, Economics)
Program Area: Academic unit responsible for administering one or more disciplines.

Policy:

Students may declare any minor offered by the university, with the following restrictions. In order to declare a minor, a student must have a declared major. Generally students will not receive a minor in a discipline in which they are majoring. However, some Program Areas may allow students to major in one discipline and minor in a different discipline within that same Program Area. Each Program Area will specify in the catalog when this is allowed, clearly stating the major and minor combinations for which this is permissible.