Double Major/Second Bachelor’s Degree/Second Bachelor’s Major
Undergraduate Students
It is possible for a student to earn more than one undergraduate baccalaureate degree type from Lindenwood University. These degrees may be pursued either simultaneously or sequentially. They may be earned in the same school or in two or more schools of the university.
Undergraduate degree types offered at Lindenwood University-Belleville include the following: BA or BS.
A student may earn a given degree type only once. For example, a student pursuing majors in anthropology and non-profit administration may not earn more than one BA. (See information on double major.)
A student who pursues multiple majors leading to different degree types may earn multiple degrees. For example, a student majoring in biology and social work may earn both a BS and a BSW. Students may earn any combination of degree types. (See information on second bachelor’s degree.)
Double Major
If a student simultaneously completes the requirements of two majors leading towards the same degree type, the student will earn one degree, and both majors will be noted on the student’s transcript. The student must complete the core requirements for both majors in addition to the general education requirements for the degree earned. (Refer to General Education Requirements by degree).
Second Bachelor’s Degree
If a student simultaneously completes the requirements of majors leading towards degrees of different types, the student will earn two degrees, with each major noted under the appropriate degree on the student’s transcript. The student must complete the requirements of each major.
Second Bachelor’s Degree
A student who has previously earned a baccalaureate degree from Lindenwood University may return to earn a second bachelor’s degree if the student is seeking a major leading to a degree type not previously earned at Lindenwood University. The student must complete the core requirements of the major. Students will be required to take only those specific General Education classes that are degree requirements for their major. Upon completion of all requirements, the second degree and major will be added to the student’s transcript. The student will receive a new diploma listing the degree and major earned.
Students seeking an undergraduate degree who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from another regionally accredited university based in the United States may petition to waive the Lindenwood University General Education requirements. If approved, students will be required to take only those specific General Education classes that are degree requirements for their major.
Students seeking an undergraduate degree who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from an international institution must submit an official transcript to World Evaluation Services (WES) for an evaluation. The WES evaluation will be reviewed to determine the University General Education requirements that the student must complete, and the requirements that the student can petition to be waived.
Second Bachelor’s Major
A student who has previously earned a baccalaureate degree from Lindenwood University may return to earn a second bachelor’s major if the student is seeking a major leading to the same degree type previously earned at Lindenwood University. The student must complete the core requirements of the second major. Upon completion of all requirements, the second major will be added to the student’s transcript with the notation “second bachelor’s major.” The student will not receive a new diploma as no new degree type has been earned.