Are students expected or required to pursue a secondary field?
• No. Secondary fields are entirely optional and may not be the best option for all students. A secondary field provides the opportunity for guided and recognized work in a field outside of the concentration. However, pursuing a secondary field will reduce the number of available electives and could prevent students from taking advanced work in their concentration, pursuing research, or spending time abroad. Students and their advisers should discuss why they want to pursue a secondary field before embarking on one.
Related Questions
- Is there a program for students who want to pursue a career in Architecture or Interior Design but have an undergraduate degree in another field?
- Since an undergraduate seminar is required, do Secondary Field students receive preference in being admitted to them?
- When and how do students formally file for a secondary field?
