Double/Second Majors: If a student wishes to complete a major in a second field, the following requirements must be satisfied:

• The student must apply and be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies and the additional graduate program or major of interest through the online application. Admission to previous graduate degrees does not guarantee admission to a new program or major (see supporting URLs).
• For a double major, the student must submit an approved program of study which meets the core requirements of the second program.
• For a second major, the student must submit an approved program of study which meets all the requirements of the degree program. Courses taken as part of a current or previous master's degree may be applied to these requirements. Completion of the core courses or core courses plus research, may be required as part of the program of study. At least 10 additional credits must be earned at SCSU. No additional degree will be awarded by St. Cloud State University.
• The student must satisfactorily complete a culminating project or experience in the major field in which the double major/second major is being pursued.
• The student must satisfy all other requirements as specified at the time of acceptance into the program, or as described in graduate policies.

Dual Degrees: If a student wishes to complete a dual degree, the following requirements must be satisfied:

• The student must apply and be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies and to both graduate programs through the online application. Currently admitted graduate students seeking to complete a dual degree must apply for admission to the second degree program prior to completion of 21 graduate credits to ensure eligibility for shared credits (see supporting URLs).
• Faculty/departments may establish dual degree programs through the University curriculum process and must specify the total number of required, elective, and joint credits for each degree. The student should familiarize themselves with the credit requirements before applying for a dual degree.
• If the existing portfolio of dual program options does not meet a student’s needs, they may design or suggest a dual program via the dual-degree program of study. Students seeking to design a dual degree will want to consult with the School of Graduate Studies and both programs prior to applying for admission to a second degree program.
• The student must satisfactorily complete a culminating project or experience that meets the completion requirements for each degree. A joint culminating project or culminating experience must be sufficient to meet the completion requirements for each degree.