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How much extra dedication/input is necessary to be able to double major? #Spring25

I am thinking about double majoring in Political Science and either Economics or CS. How would this compare to pursuing one major?

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Han’s Answer

Hi Kelly,

Double majoring will likely require extra dedication and input compared to pursing a single major because some courses may not overlap. I've heard of double majoring students taking up to five courses a semester, roughly 20 credits, for a couple of semesters to graduate within the same timeframe as students pursuing a single major.

With that said, many early/prerequisite classes overlap in the sciences, so work with your advisor during scheduling because they will likely have advice on managing the course progression across two majors.

Hope this helps, and glad you are considering double majoring!
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Casandra’s Answer

Hi! If you are declaring one major, you should definitely speak with your advisor about getting a double major. Since the core classes are similar many will count for both majors. As a CS major I took economic classes as my humanities (or electives) and they counted toward and Econ degree. It didn't increase my time in school either. If planned well, it is absolutely doable.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for reaching out! This helped much with shaping my future plans. Kelly
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