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If you’re wondering what to do with that plethora of college-wide electives you’re collecting or have developed an interest in another academic program, consider taking on a double major.
As of … now, Columbia students can consider pursuing a double major, said Brian Marth, director of the College Advising Center. Many of Columbia’s programs require only 42 credits to be completed, leaving 78 credits to complete your LAS core, college requirements, and college wide electives. Those 78 credits can also be used towards a minor or a second major.
In order to graduate with a double major, a student must complete all of the requirements for both academic departments and there will be very little room for students to take other college-wide electives.
This is different from pursuing an interdisciplinary degree, however, which requires each student to write a proposal that must be approved by the departments involved. According to Marth, an interdisciplinary degree is more about the blending of different programs to design an integrated field of study, whereas a double major requires the completion of two separate programs.
If you’re thinking about pursuing a double major, talk to your college advisor. It is important to begin both fields of study as early as possible to help ensure you are taking credits that help you graduate on time or not long after your hoped for graduate date.
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programs must lead to the same degree (essentially, both majors need to be in a Bachelor of Arts program).
I think studying for a double would be far more interesting student experience, but i wonder if it would be damaging to job prospects
If you have any questions about pursuing a double major, an interdisciplinary major, or even combining a major and a minor, I would strongly recommend speaking with a college advisor about the challenges and opportunities. If you decide to pursue a “double major” – both programs must lead to the same degree (essentially, both majors need to be in a Bachelor of Arts program). Also, the process for proposing an Interdisciplinary Major starts with in the College Advising Center as well. Good luck!
The points that the data stated are all first hand on actual experiences even help more. Go on doing what you do as we enjoy reading your work.
I personally think that taking on a double major could be too much to handle. I always thinks it’s best to take one thing at a time. Our mind is too limited to handle to much information. Maybe it could be a waste of time and resources in the long run.
I always wonder if it isn’t best to focus on one thing, rather than diluting. Just MHO.
I always wonder if it isn’t just best to focus in one area instead of diluting. Just mho.
Taking double major for me is just good cause I do it already when I am still in college. But, it is true also that it depends on your capability both in yourself and budget.
Would it be possible to double major in musical theater and film?
Make sure that you can still do it. But, I think it is much better that you will have only one major so that you can focus in that field you choose.
Getting a double major is just good if you can do it too. It is really true that it depends on your capability and your budget as well.
At last I’ve have gotten the information which I was looking for. Really the writer has mentioned some cool information.
I was thinking about double majoring in both Fine art photography and photojournalism, I have this huge draw to both of them, I love them both equally, so should I? I mean.. can I?
I think having a double major is quite good but you should make sure also that in yourself you can do it. It depends on your capability.
I really want to double major in theatre and music. Is that practical?
Would it be too much to double major AEMM and vocal performance?
What about art & design and vocal performance? Would anyone do that?
I am almost positive I want to pursue an Interdisciplinary degree but I am not sure how to go about registering for one, the regulations in design, and all the other in-outs. Is there a webpage that explains this process? I know exactly what I want to do and how to get it done, just not how to actually declare Interdisciplinary studies.
This is very helpful. I’m hoping to pursue a double major in Fiction Writing and Acting. I understand that it will be a lot of work but the rewards and opportunities will be worth it! I can’t wait for the fall semester!
You have just answered my prayers with this new program the Interdisciplinary degree. I have been confused about my future plans in college at Columbia, not knowing what path i should take because a couple majors fall in the category of my future career path. And all thanks to to browsing the University’s website my prayers were answered in a click of a mouse. Thank you for creating this program for people like me. I will definitely be attending Columbia thanks to you!
I can say that I just graduated this past sunday and successfully completed a double major in Audio Arts and Acoustics and AEMM; yes, it was hard work, but knowing I completed both is both satisfying and very rewarding!
I love the idea of double majoring in Fiction writing and cultural studies, but I am sad to dicover I’ll have less elective time/classes. Still great through and thanks for responding to a question that’s be plaguing me.
This is so exciting! I am so sad that I am leaving