<p>To the OP:</p>
<p>Not only do many schools allow you to apply to multiple majors, joint programs often times actually require that you do so (and get into both). For example, if you want to get into the dual PhD program at the University of Arizona in Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology - two fields that clearly have some overlap - you have to apply and be admitted to both programs.</p>
<p>[DUAL</a> Ph.D. Degree Program in Near Eastern Studies and Anthropology](<a href=“http://nes.web.arizona.edu/dual_ANTH_NES_PHD.html]DUAL”>http://nes.web.arizona.edu/dual_ANTH_NES_PHD.html)</p>