Whats the difference between a “double-major” and a “dual-degree”?
In short, a student with a double-major receives one degree with two majors. A student with dual-degree receives two degrees. In more depth, a student with a double-major completes the requirements for two majors and the general education requirements and credit requirements for their home school. So, for example, an Arts & Sciences student double-majoring in French and International Business would complete the major requirements for French and International Business, the general education requirements just for Arts & Sciences, and the 120 required credits for an Arts & Sciences degree. A student with a dual-degree completes the requirements for two majors AND the general education requirements for BOTH schools. So, for example, the student in the situation above would complete the major requirements, the general education requirements for BOTH Arts & Sciences and Business (without overlap), and 150 required credits for the dual degree.
