Departments generally set two types of requirements that must be satisfied for award of a degree: preparation for the major (lower-division courses) and the major (upper-division courses). Preparation for the major courses should be completed before beginning upper-division work.
A major requires completion of a set of courses known as preparation for the major. Each department sets its own preparation for the major requirements; see the individual department.
A major is composed of at least 36 units.
Students must complete their major with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 (C) in all courses in order to remain in the major. Each course in the major department must be taken for a letter grade.
As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Hardship cases should be discussed with the department adviser, and petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the dean of the school when necessary.
Students may petition for a minor and/or double major on an individual basis. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs for an outline of criteria required for the petition.
