Both the BA and BS programs divide the total number of courses into areas. Students should make their course choices with a view to fulfilling these area requirements. The BA student should work on an 18-21 semester hour minor. The English major may not declare an English minor. However, a minor in Linguistics or Creative Writing is an option, as are minors outside the English Department.
Majors declare their minors with their major advisers.
A student may have a second major. Although a formal minor is not required for the Bachelor of Science degree, the BS student is strongly advised either to take a formal minor or to take enough courses satisfying certification requirements in Speech, Journalism, or another teaching subject.