Only in the B.S.S. degree can this be a combination of three minors. Each of the other degrees requires at least one major. Students may not elect both a major and a minor in the same discipline or interdisciplinary program, though a student may complete two minors in the same department. Some departments offer two or more major options, one of which is a teaching major, approved by the State of Iowa and required of those intending to be licensed to teach that subject. A teaching major must always be combined with a second major in Secondary Education .
Departmental majors allow a student to study in depth a single discipline.
Interdepartmental majors offer the opportunity for a student to specialize in a recognized academic field by taking courses from various related disciplines. Cornell's current 11 interdepartmental majors are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , Classical Studies , Environmental Studies , International Business , International Relations , Latin American Studies , Mediaeval and Renaissance Studies , Russian Studies , Sociology and Anthropology , Theatre and Speech , and Women's Studies . Interdisciplinary majors are programs that students design themselves to meet their particular needs and interests. This type of major is a contract between the student and a committee of three faculty members chosen by the student. The contract for an interdisciplinary major must be signed by the student, the members of the committee, and the Registrar, acting for the Dean of the College.