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<p>Double Degree - Earning two separate degrees…one for each major. Usually requires 150 semester credits.</p>
<p>Double Major - Completing the requirements of both majors in 150 credits just like the double degree by MAY get only one degree.</p>
<p>Dual Major - Completing the requirements of both majors within 120 semester credits since many courses are “cross-listed” (read: span two departments). Basically, you are using some courses to double count.</p>
<p>One the best examples of a dual major is mathematics/computer science. Several courses span BOTH departments like
- Numerical Linear Algebra
- Numerical Analysis
- Numerical Solution (or Methods) of Partial (or Ordinary) Diff Equs.
- Combinatorics
- Graph Theory
- Cryptology (could be called Error-Correcting Codes).</p>
<p>Right there, that is 18 credits which basically “double counts”.</p>