Second Degree, Second Major, and Minors

Second Degree

Dual or second degree students are awarded two separate diplomas. To earn a second baccalaureate degree, students must complete all the requirements for both degree programs along with a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence above the degree with the lower minimum hour requirement. Two associate degrees may be received at the same time provided all requirements for both degrees have been met, and the student has earned a minimum of 16 credit hours more than the degree with the lower minimum hour requirement.

A candidate for a Trine University baccalaureate degree who has already earned an associate degree from Trine University must complete a minimum of 46 Trine University credit hours.

Second Major

Students who complete a double or second major are awarded one diploma. The two majors will be indicated on the student’s transcript. Students must complete all the requirements for both majors. Most double majors (e.g., criminal justice and psychology) can be completed without additional credit hours. Students should check with their academic department for additional information.

Ketner School of Business students may receive double majors. To receive a double major (e.g., management and finance), a student must meet all requirements in both majors and have a minimum of 135 semester hours of credit. Business electives may count in only one major; a single business elective cannot meet the elective requirements for two business majors. However, a required course in one major can count as an elective in another major.

Academic Minors (Main Campus)

Minors must be declared and are possible with certain degree programs. Students should check with their academic department, if interested. Students are subject to the program requirements in effect at the time the minor is declared.