Academic Policies & Procedures

Master's Degree Students

Master's Degree - Double Major

A student, in the School of Public Health, may complete two majors (areas of emphasis) under one Master’s degree with the following stipulations:

  • All published degree requirements for both majors must be completed.
  • A minimum of 44 credits, which count toward the degree, must be completed for any Master’s degree with a double major.
  • A minimum of 12 credits of unique course work must be completed for each of the majors, and may not overlap.
  • A single course, which is required by both majors, may count toward completion of both majors. However, such a course counts only once for credit.
  • Double major combinations must either both be online-only majors, or both be classroom-based majors. Students should consult the Executive Associate Dean to discuss the possibility of an exception to this portion of the policy if interested in a double major in which one major is online-only and the other major is classroom-based.
  • Permissible MPH degree double majors, and their specific requirements are listed in this bulletin. Students are welcomed to consult with MPH degree advisors to obtain information about any additional desired combinations.

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