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I know that for a dual degree, you have to complete the requirements for both colleges and the University requirements and for a double major you have a primary major and then a secondary one. What are other differences between the two? When you go to look for a job, will it matter which one you have?
It is usually impossible to do in the standard 4 years/8 semesters. Most people do it in 5 years, although it's possible to do in 4 if you take summer classes more than 1 summer.
It's also possible if you come in with enough AP credit or overload for a few semesters. I came in with 20 hours of AP credit (well, I have 23, but 3 of them aren't eligible for degree credit) and am taking 8 credit hours this summer and am graduating with a dual degree in four years.
