All major programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts degree except those marked (B.S.) which lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. The academic major and minor programs are listed below. Full descriptions and requirements are given in the Undergraduate Catalog.

8.1 Majors:
Classical Civilization
Classical Languages
Classical Latin
Classical Greek
Communication Studies
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Economics
English
History (including Art History concentration)
International Relations
Journalism
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Media Communication
Modern Languages
Multimedia
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology (Concentrations in Criminal Justice and Social Policy)
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Theology
World Literature

8.1 Minors:
Art History
Classical Civilization
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
French
General Sciences
German
History
Italian
Mathematics
Multimedia Arts
Philosophy
Political Science
Priestly Formation
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Theology
Women's and Gender Studies
World Literature


8.2 Major Programs Information
Next to the general requirements for the bachelor's degree, the largest portion of a student's college studies is in the major program or programs (for those pursuing a double major). Students should begin thinking about a major early and discuss it with his or her advisor. However, the major cannot be officially declared until after at least one semester at Duquesne. Students normally declare a major by the end of the sophomore year.

However, students planning to major in pre-health professions, mathematics or computer science, or one of the joint programs which the College maintains with other schools, should inform their advisor immediately. Students planning to earn the Business Certificate are also advised to begin courses for this program no later than the second semester of their freshman year.

NOTE: A student may not major and minor in the same department, with the exception of language majors, who may minor in a second language, and majors in mathematics or computer science, who may major and minor in the companion discipline.

8.3 Declaring a Major
It is important to review all requirements with an advisor before declaring a major.

Students then obtain a Major/Minor Declaration Form from the College Office and take the following essential steps:
* Complete the top section containing the student information,
* Meet with a departmental mentor to discuss your plans and to obtain the mentor's signature,
* Return the signed form to the College Office (room 212 College Hall).
The major is not officially declared until the completed form has been returned to the College Office.

8.4 Minor Programs Information
Unless students have a double major, they are also required to choose a minor program in order to develop more than one strength or interest.

8.5 Declaring a Minor
Students declare a minor by completing the appropriate section of the Major/Minor Declaration Form. This form can be obtained from the college office.

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