Academic Policies & Procedures

Master's Degree Students

Master's Degree - Double Major

A student in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington 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 that count toward the degree must be completed for any Master’s degree with a double major.
  • A minimum of 12 credits of unique coursework 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 who wish to discuss an exception to this policy should contact the executive associate dean.
  • Permissible M.P.H. degree double majors and their specific requirements are listed in this bulletin. Students are welcome to consult with M.P.H. degree advisors about additional combinations.

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