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Major Requirements
One of your graduation requirements at Chapman is to complete your major requirements:
Major requirements are the classes you need to take for your degree program.
In addition to classes, some majors also require projects, capstone experiences or
internships.
Unlike
General Education requirements
, which are the same for everyone, major requirements vary depending on your major.
This means that the
classes you need to take
and the
amount of units you need to earn
are different depending on which major you are in.
Regardless of how many credits your major requires, remember that you must complete
120 credits to earn a bachelor's degree. The 120 credits will also include General
Education requirements.
Students entering Undeclared must declare a major before earning 60 credits.
You can overlap up to 9 credits
between your major requirements and your
General Education requirements
.
Find your major requirements
You can use the Chapman Catalog to look up the major requirements for all undergraduate
programs. Under “catalog search,” change the first field to “Degrees” and then search
for the major you want.
You will find:
The number of credits required for the major.
Core c
lasses that you must take to complete the major.
Elective classes that you can choose from within the program.
And more.
Visit Chapman Catalog
Four-year plans
Every major also has a four-year plan.
Four-year plans are suggested roadmaps for finishing your major requirements
. They help you graduate in four years by showing you which classes to take each semester.
You can
find the four-year plan for your major on our Four-Year Plans page
.
Stay on track with your advisor
Every Chapman student has an assigned advisor
. Speaking with your advisor is a great way to plan your classes and keep on track
in your major. Your advisor can also answer any questions you might have.
Major requirements and studying abroad
At Chapman, we make sure studying abroad and staying on track in your major go hand
in hand.
That’s why every Chapman student has a
dedicated Global Education Advisor
. Your Global Education Advisor can help you:
Find study abroad programs that align with your major.
Make sure the classes you take abroad transfer to your major or GE requirements on
campus.
Have the full study abroad experience while staying on track to graduate on time.
Changing/adding majors
According to the U.S. Department of Education
,
about a third of students earning bachelor’s degrees change majors at least once
.
If you are thinking about changing your major or adding another major, see
our page on changing your academic pathway
. There, you can:
Learn more about the process of changing or adding a major.
See requirements for all the majors we offer.
Get started changing or adding a major (if you already know you are ready).
How to explore majors
Check out our Program Finder
To see all the majors and minors Chapman has to offer, see our
Program Finder
. It lists all the degree programs we have on campus, with links to learn more about
each one. This makes it a great way to see all our majors and narrow down your choice.
Explore with General Ed
If you’re already at Chapman and still searching for the right major, use your
General Education requirements
as a guide. General Ed classes cover a wide variety of subjects and topics, from
the sciences to the arts and more. Taking entry-level classes in the subjects you’re
interested in will help hone down your choice, and you’ll be completing your requirements
at the same time.
How to declare a major
There are two ways to declare a major at Chapman.
Declare your major when you apply via the Common App
. If you declare your major this way and are admitted, you will enter Chapman with
your major already set.
Declare a major once you are already at Chapman
. To do this, select the major you want to declare on our
Change/Add Major Tool
. Follow the instructions listed. We encourage you to talk to your advisor first.
They can help explain the process and address questions along the way.
Degree Requirements
Degree & Graduation Requirements
General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
4-year Plans
Changing your major
Thinking about changing your major, or adding another major? Check out requirements
and steps on our Changing/Adding a Major page.
Change/Add majors
Contact us
Email:
undergrad@chapman.edu
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