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Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Major, Minor and Elective Requirements
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Academic Major (30–38 credits)
The number of credits required to complete an academic major varies according to academic program. At least half the credits earned within the major must be upper level (i.e., earned in courses numbered 300 and higher) and must be earned through UMUC. No grade may be lower than C. Specific coursework is prescribed for each major and is described in the following chapter.
Students may receive a dual major upon completion of all requirements for both majors, including the required minimum number of credits for each major and all related requirements for both majors; however, the same course may not be used to fulfill requirements for more than one major. Certain restrictions (including use of credit and acceptable combinations of majors) apply for double majors. Students may not major in two programs with excessive overlap of required coursework. Students should consult an advisor before selecting a double major.
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Academic Minor (15–17 credits)
Choosing a minor is strongly encouraged even though it is optional for all but accounting majors. Students may not take a major and minor in the same area and may not receive a dual minor. The number of credits required to complete an academic minor varies according to academic program. At least half the credits earned within the minor must be upper level (unless otherwise specified) and must be earned through UMUC. No grade may be lower than C. Specific coursework is prescribed for each minor and is described in the following chapter.
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Electives (24–34 credits)
Electives may be taken in any academic discipline. No more than 21 credits may consist of vocational or technical credit (described on p. 242). Pass/fail credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits, may be applied toward electives only.