<p>Can anyone give a walkthrough on the process and project some popular/sensible possiblities?</p>
<p>The link wasn't working, so I went and did some browsing...I stumbled upon another CC thread stating that Cal has a limit on class units. If so, how would this factor into a double-major possiblity?</p>
<p>You can get by with 4-5 classes per semester if you plan out your double major intelligently. Even if every one of those is a 4 unit class (unlikely later on), it won't hit the limit.</p>
<p>Also, if you must, you can use the summer session or an extra year.</p>
<p>Copied and pasted my link:</p>
<p>What is a double major? </p>
<p>A double major consists of two majors within the same school or college on this campus. A student with a double major earns one B.A. degree with two majors.
How are simultaneous degrees different from a double major? </p>
<p>While a double major consists of two majors within one school or college, a simultaneous degree program consists of two majors from two different schools or colleges on this campus. For example, you might want to pursue simultaneous degrees in English (L&S) and in Architecture (College of Environmental Design). A student in this program earns two degrees, one from each school or college. L&S offers only the B.A. degree; some other schools and colleges on this campus offer the B.S. degree.
What are the L&S requirements to complete a simultaneous degree or double major? </p>
<p>All Letters and Science breadth requirements must be completed.
No more than 2 upper division courses may be counted to complete requirements for both majors.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required.
A major adviser for each major must approve the program. Simultaneous degrees additionally require the approval of the Dean of each college or school.
Double major applications should be submitted at least one semester prior to graduation. Simultaneous degree applications must be submitted at least two semesters prior to graduation.
Simultaneous degree applicants must pay special attention to all college unit and residence requirements.
A proposed planned program for a double major will not be approved if, according to the proposed program, the student will have completed more than 136 semester units prior to the last semester and enrollment in the last semester will extend his or her enrollment beyond nine semesters, or the equivalent, in all institutions attended. A proposed planned program may contain an unlimited number of units beyond the 120 semester units required for graduation on condition that all requirements for the double major will be completed within a maximum of nine semesters (or the equivalent) in all institutions attended.</p>
<p>Why would I want to pursue simultaneous degrees or a double major program? </p>
<p>A strong personal commitment, in the form of a keen intellectual interest in the material to be studied, is the best reason to pursue a double major or simultaneous degrees.
Graduating with a double major or two degrees does not necessarily mean you will have a better chance of getting into the graduate program or career of your choice. Graduate schools and employers are interested in bright people, not specifically in multiple majors. </p>
<p>How and when will I know if my double major or simultaneous degree has been approved or denied? </p>
<p>You can use Bear Facts to confirm your double major or simultaneous degree approval one month after you submit the application to L&S. If there is a problem you will be notified in writing.
Are there special problems I would encounter completing a double major or simultaneous degrees? </p>
<p>Multiple major programs generally take longer to complete than single majors. In addition to delaying the date of your graduation, they also give you much less flexibility in choosing your courses. Double major and simultaneous degree programs are generally filled with courses that meet college and major requirements. There is little room left in your undergraduate program for elective courses.
Why should I be concerned about the loss of freedom to choose electives? </p>
<p>Elective courses, as part of an undergraduate program, represent the last best chance during your college career for you to exercise total freedom and control over the selection of a very significant portion of your curriculum. Graduate and professional schools will not encourage this type of exploration. The decision to reduce the amount of elective course work in an undergraduate program can have serious, long-term effects by encouraging premature academic specialization and a general narrowing of intellectual interests.
Can a double major program avoid specialization? </p>
<p>Pursuing a double major in two different academic fields is the best way to avoid specialization (examples would be programs such as: Biology and History, English and Physics, Economics and East Asian Languages, etc.). Simultaneous degrees, by their very nature, tend not to encourage specialization.
Where can I go to get a variety of professional opinions about pursuing a double major or simultaneous degree program? </p>
<p>The following advisers can be helpful: L&S College Advisers (113 Campbell Hall, call 642-1483 to make an appointment); L&S departmental major advisers and undergraduate major advisors; faculty and staff advisers in the other colleges and schools (addresses and telephone numbers are in the General Catalog); counselors in the Career Center (2111 Bancroft Way), and the Counseling Center (2222 Bancroft Way).
After you have met with major advisers in both of your intended major departments and have decided that you definitely want to declare a double major or simultaneous degrees, see the receptionist in 113 Campbell Hall to obtain an application packet.</p>