Graduate Co-Majors and Minors
Co-Majors
Master’s Level
Students may co-major at the master’s level in programs with identical degrees but without the same requirements (i.e. two master’s programs – one with a mandatory thesis and one without a thesis requirement).
Requirements
- Obtain approval of both graduate programs
- Find appropriate representation on the advisory committee
- Meet the requirements of both programs
Students who co-major are not required to declare a minor. One degree is awarded and the co-major is noted on the transcript. Enrolled co-majors will be classified in only one program for record purposes.
Doctoral Level
Students may co-major at the doctoral level with the approval of both programs and with the appointment of a co-chair from each program on the advisory committee.
Requirements
- Students cannot co-major between Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education degree programs
- Doctoral co-majors must meet all requirements for majors in both programs
One degree is awarded and the co-major is noted on the transcript. Enrolled co-majors will be classified in only one program for record purposes.
Note: The Graduate School will respond to requests for a co-major within five business days of receipt.
Minors
M.S. and Ph.D. candidates can minor in animal science. Approval from the director of graduate programs is required to enroll in the minor.
Requirements
- Minimum of nine credit hours of animal science courses at the 500-level or 700-level (Students may take additional animal science courses at the 600-level or 800-level.)
- One credit hour of animal science seminar
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for 500-level or 700-level courses
- An animal science faculty member on the graduate advisory committee
