Students should plan the minor so that the courses do double duty. Students can obtain a minor or a certificate in African studies, Asian studies, classical studies, gerontology, Jewish studies and linguistics. Students should consult an adviser for the requirements for each certificate. Students can obtain certificates in African American studies, environmental studies, Greek studies, humanities and agriculture, Latin American studies and Russian and East European area studies. These are described after the majors' sections.
Departments can verify whether they offer a combined degree program and can provide a description.
Currently, CLAS offers combined degree programs in geological sciences, history, mathematics, political science, sociology and statistics. Several additional programs are in the planning stages. Some graduate courses taken while an undergraduate count toward both the bachelor's and master's degrees, and shorten the time required for both degrees. Students on financial aid should check with that office. In general, students on financial aid should retain their undergraduate status as long as possible.