Double Major

Only one degree will be awarded (e.g. M.A., M.A.T., M.M., M.P.H., M.S.) and only one degree will be reflected on the transcript, but both majors will be noted. The student must specify, therefore, which degree is to be used for degree purposes. Double majors must meet all requirements and must apply for, take, and pass the comprehensive examination or approved equivalent in each major. No degree will be awarded until all requirements for both majors are complete.

If a student is interested in obtaining two master's degrees, it is recommended that they complete one degree program completely before applying to the other. Students are commonly advised that it is most often to their advantage to seek a higher degree (specialist or doctorate) upon completion of a master's degree rather than obtaining two master's degrees. Additional consultation from the student's program advisor or the Graduate School regarding a decision to declare a double major or to seek two master's degrees should be pursued.

Drop of Double Major

A student with a double major may drop one of the majors before taking either comprehensive examination only if he/she has a UNC grade point average of 3.00 in the major being dropped. Once a student has taken the comprehensive examination for one of the majors, neither major can be dropped.