<p>ok so i want to graduate with two degrees... im fairly certain of the differences but was just wondering about some aspects...</p>
<p>a dual is like a combined major, right? you take classes that fulfill both majors and graduate with two degrees... there is a list of combined majors but apparently you can also create one?</p>
<p>a double can be two completely unrelated majors. you take some classes that fulfill both but it's a lot more work...</p>
<p>i was hoping on dual majoring but the list of school dual majors offered doesn't have one that i want... should i create a dual or will it just end up being the same amount of work and doubling would just be easier?</p>
<p>i was hoping for degrees in philosophy and psychology</p>
<p>Dual degrees are roughly 75% of each major. Example: Dual math and econ has 4 economics electives and two math electives.</p>
<p>Double degrees are 100% of each major. Example: Doubling math and econ would have 7 economics electives and… more (don’t know exactly) math electives as well as two physics classes.</p>
<p>Both degrees allow you to take classes that count for both majors only once. Example: calculus.</p>
<p>You are right that you could create your own dual, but it requires getting approval which can be a tough process. When I was a chemistry major I asked if you could do a dual chemistry/computer science (since there is a biology/computer science), and was told no even though I thought it should have been possible. It depends on how early you start fighting for it, how many classes you’ve taken towards each, and to be honest, how nice your advisors are in each major. It might seem like there aren’t any combined (another name for duals) majors that you like, but keep looking. Plus you never know, you might hate one of the subjects or you might only want a minor. If you are really sure, then contact the advisors and try and have a plan laid out for how you think you can finish the degree on time.</p>
<p>The downside with doubles is that it can be hard to complete on time, even if you have credit. You’ll probably also have to take more classes that you have no interest in. For example, math majors are required to take physics because it could be really helpful after they graduate if they go into industry math or engineering or other such stuff. However for the economics/math dual, there is no physics- because people in that major are a lot less likely to go into industry and physical math. That was my biggest reason for choosing to do the dual instead of just getting a math minor.</p>
<p>Also to clarify, a dual is ONE degree. My co-op advisor told me to put “Candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Dual Mathematics and Economics”. I’m not really sure what the difference is on your diploma for a dual and a double, but I know there is definitely a difference.</p>