One of the requirements for graduation is a major in at least one field of knowledge or a major concentration that draws on several fields. You may also develop a special major, drawing on several fields in a coherent plan of study. Special majors require special approval. Schedule an appointment with the Dean of Educational Affairs and see the College Handbook for criteria and procedures related to special majors.
You need not formally declare a major until the second semester of the sophomore year, although you may do so at any time after completing the First-Year Seminar. Nevertheless, give thought to possible areas in which you may major as you begin your study at Drew. Take into account the requirements for a particular major as you select courses for your first year. In a number of fields, intermediate and advanced courses have introductory courses as prerequisites.
If you have a major in mind now, check the requirements in the Catalog. Include the necessary foundation courses for a major in your first-year program. Taking the necessary or advisable courses for a major gives you a taste of that field and prepares you for further work. Taking courses in other fields as well allows comparison and evaluation of your long-range commitment to your major. Many students discover that their initial interest in a major is not the one they eventually wish to pursue.
Double Majors
You can complete more than one major, but doing so requires careful planning. The earlier such planning begins, the easier it will be to complete both concentrations.
