More than one degree granted by the university (whether simultaneous or sequential). One diploma for each degree. When awarded simultaneously, two degrees are referred to as dual degrees, three degrees as triple degrees. Multiple graduate degrees may be given in conjunction with (an) outside University(ies). Examples of how such degrees appear on the respective diplomas:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in the field of Art;
Bachelor of Science in the field of History
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physics;
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science
Requirements: Multiple bachelor’s degrees
Declaration: Undergraduates: at least by registration time (early November), semester junior year
To receive multiple bachelor’s degrees the student must:
satisfy all requirements for each degree.
complete a number of units determined as follows: the aggregate number of units must exceed by at least 90 the required number of units for at least one of the degrees. (For example: if one of two degrees requires 365 units and the other requires 380 units, a total of at least 455 units is required to obtain both degrees.)
comply, for each degree, with the statute of limitations regarding the time at which units are earned.
while working towards more than one degree simultaneously, designate one of the departments (and if necessary colleges) as the home college/department. >/P>
Policies involving multiple graduate degrees or a graduate/undergraduate degree program or sequence are dictated by each college involved.
Examples:
M.S. in Public Management and Policy and the degree of Juris Doctor (Heinz School/University of Pittsburgh School of Law).
Declaration: Undergraduates: at least by registration time (early November), first semester junior year.
Declaration: Graduates: upon admittance OR by the end of the semester preceding the expected graduation date.
Certification: Home college, home department and concurrent college (if any), concurrent department (if any) .
One degree, stating the major in the home department first and the additional major second. The type of degree given (B.A., B.S.) is determined by the major of the home department.
For example, a student whose home department is Physics:
This degree is valid: B.S. in Physics with an additional major in History
This degree is not valid: B.S. in History with an additional major in Physics
The intent of a double major is an in-depth understanding of two major fields. Students may pursue a second major in a field where the primary degree is different from the degree associated with the additional major: e.g., B.S. in Economics with an additional major in History.
Requirements: If the double majors involve two different colleges OR the same college, the student must fulfill:
all requirements (including core) for the first major degree as defined by the home college;
all major requirements (including core prerequisites) for the additional major;
any specific requirements for double majors imposed by the department(s)/college(s) involved.
Declaration: At least by registration time (early November), first semester junior year.
Certification: Home college, home department; concurrent college (if any), concurrent department (if any).
One degree, stating the major first and the minor second (or third, if there is also (an) additional major(s) involved). The type of degree sought (B.A., B.S.) is determined by the major (that of the home department). Minors are not listed on the diploma, but appear on the transcript.
Examples:
B.F.A. in Music Performance (Voice) with a minor in Theatre Arts;
B.S. in Applied History with an additional major in Information Systems and a minor in Mathematics.
Requirements: The student would generally take 45 units pertaining to the minor, in addition to fulfilling all requirements for the major degree (as defined by the home college). The “minor” courses are negotiated between the student and the department certifying the minor.
Declaration: At least by registration time (early November), first semester junior year.
Certification: department
These concentrations will not be considered part of the student’s degree title unless included are part of the major or (an) additional major(s) field title.