Occasionally a student wishes to specialize in two discrete areas of study to prepare for an intended career. In such a case, the student may want to apply for a double major or double concentration. The student will complete a single set of core requirements and complete two sets of major and major elective/concentration requirements, one for each major desired. Courses cannot be counted twice to meet different requirements. Students who complete the requirements for a double major receive a single diploma.
Requirements:
- The option of earning a double major or concentration is available to matriculated baccalaureate students only and based on availability.
- A double major/concentration requires the approval of the Center for Career and Academic Advising, which will take into consideration issues such as potential scheduling conflicts and transfer credits prior to approving the program of study.
- The student must select one major as the primary program of study. This will be the major recognized at the commencement ceremony.
- If a student wishes to declare a concentration within one of the majors, that too must be approved by the Center for Career and Academic Advising.
- If the courses in a student’s first concentration also satisfy elective requirements for the degree and/or major, then any courses taken for a second concentration are considered beyond the total credits required for the degree. As a result, those courses do not count toward the student’s full-time enrollment status and are not eligible for financial aid.
- Note: While students may have financial aid eligibility from government sources for continued study, students are only eligible for aid provided directly by the CIA for eight (8) semesters toward a bachelor’s degree.
If a student expresses interest in a second concentration that will extend the duration of study beyond the normal program length, the request may be granted with the following stipulations:
- The current degree (pending successful completion) will be conferred as planned.
- The student may re-enroll as a non-matriculated student.
- There is no financial aid eligibility for the non-matriculated status.
- The student will be reported to any lenders as graduated from the degree program and begin repayment of any loans incurred.
- The courses required for the additional concentration will appear on the student's official transcript with earned grades.
- The transcript will not note an additional concentration since the student is not enrolled in a degree program.
No amended or additional diploma will be issued at the conclusion of the course work.