<p>I am planning on pursuing a double major, but literally have no idea how double or triple major works. i am going out of state, so I stil have about 3 months until orientation, where I can inform my self better at how this is offered at the university i will attend. However, can someone explain how this works? Mainly, does the student as to take all the courses required to complere both majors? If, so how com some people are triple majoring, isn't there an overwhelming numbre of classes? Also, does double majoring affect your tution?</p>
<p>And lastly, does every university offer d/t majors and can the majors be unrelate, persay biology and business administration, or computer programming?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance....</p>
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<p>i was wanderin if I could get some info on this as well...</p>
<p>okay, okay... you win.</p>
<p>there are certainly exceptions, but this is generally how it works:</p>
<p>-yes, you will have to take the required courses in both majors. some schools and majors are better about 'double counting' courses than others, so make sure you go over everything with an advisor once you get to school.
-as far as triple majoring, its much easier when you come in with a lot of credits (from ap or classes youve already taken) and are doing three bachelor of arts majors within the same college at your university. its certainly possible to do it in other ways, but the thats by far the easiest route.
-double majoring should not affect your tuition. however, some schools do charge additional tuition if you take more than a certain number of credits per semester.
-though i wouldnt say that every school offers the ability to double or triple major, its possible at the vast majority. many schools also offer specialized programs for certain double-major combinations that have reduced requirements.
-and lastly, dont triple major. theres really no point in doing it (some employers actually frown on it) and it will really restrict your freedom to explore new things. you dont have to major in every field in which you have an interest.</p>
<p>It's really not as hard as people think to double or triple major. Most of the top schools have similar academic regulations, so I'm going to make some assumptions that fit in with a lot of schools.
--Let's say your school is on a semester schedule and the average student takes 36 to 40 courses during their four years (4 or 5 per semester).
--Let's say your core requirements are 8 classes (some will be more, some will be less, some can be fulfilled with AP credit, some can't, some can be double counted with your major. But let's just say 8).
--Let's say your major is 12 courses.</p>
<p>Now look at it: Out of 36-40 courses, you have 16-20 left. That's easily enough to pull off another major. You could do a triple if you had less general ed. requirements or your majors were similar enough that they could share some classes.</p>
<p>Thank you for the information, and sorry for the typos...</p>