Those seeking to major in music must audition successfully with the music faculty prior to admission. Departmental majors typically consist of eight to twelve courses or 32 to 48 semester hours. Requirements may include courses from related disciplines. Students must complete at least half of their course work at Susquehanna. Students pursuing, within the same department, two majors, two emphases, two minors or a major and a minor may not apply the same course to two programs.
Students pursue dual majors for a variety of reasons.
Students seeking to declare a dual major must have the approval of both departments and plan their program with a faculty advisor from each. Because completing two majors is demanding, the University expects candidates to have a strong academic record. Most dual majors can be completed in four years, but additional time may be needed depending on the particular combination of majors proposed and the student's academic level when making this decision. Students pursuing, within the same department, two emphases, two majors, two minors, or a major and a minor may not apply the same course to two programs. If a student is earning an interdisciplinary minor, at least 18 semester hours of that minor must not be counted toward the student's major.