Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Do you know about the "contract major?"

Suppose you'd like to change your major to fashion merchandising, or sports marketing, birdwatching, or whatever, but the university doesn't offer those majors.  You could enroll in another university, but that's a hassle.  An easier solution might be the "contract major."  (I don't know how many universities offer one, but mine does.)  The undergraduate catalog says, " a contract major is a coherent program of studies leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree, proposed by a student in consultation with a faculty adviser...The intent of the contract major is to allow students whose academic interests extend beyond existing majors sufficient flexibility to design a program of studies appropriate to their academic goals."  There are requirements to be met that I won't go into here; consult your advisor.  But a contract major just might be the solution you're wishing for.

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