Frequent, Recommended, and Diversifying .

When considering a double major or minor, consult the department chairs of both programs regarding feasibility and academic advising. Ask why certain double majors have been suggested.

The following list of double majors/minors have been suggested by department chairs. Other combinations are possible, although credit hour constraints may sometimes be a consideration.

If your major is in Accounting & Business,

• You might consider a double major or minor in:  English, Modern Foreign Languages, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies minor, History, Psychology, Mathematics.
• An MIS minor will strengthen any of the other business majors.
• For good elective coursework that complements any of the business majors, consider:  English writing courses, communication courses, foreign languages, ethics courses, wellness courses.

If your major is in Biology,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Art, Business, Biochemistry, Chemistry, English, Psychology, Teacher Education, Mathematics/Computer Science, Modern Foreign Language, Philosophy.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Biology, see the department website at depts.loras.edu/bio/suggested_elective_courses.html.

If your major is in Chemistry or Biochemistry,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Business/Marketing/Management, Biology, Criminal Justice, Education, Journalism, Mathematics/Computer Science, Modern Foreign Language.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry, consider: Biology, advanced mathematics and physics, business, foreign languages, philosophy of science, prelaw courses, economics.

If your major is in Communication Arts,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: English, Accounting and Business, International Studies, Modern Languages and Cultures, History, Art, Publishing minor.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Communication Arts, consider: English writing courses, courses in Psychology and Sociology, Intro. to Philosophy.

If your major is Criminal Justice,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Accounting/Business, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Social Work, History, English (Literature/Writing), or Modern Foreign Language (Spanish)
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Criminal Justice, consider: Pre-law courses, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychopathology, Race and Ethnicity, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems, period/ethnic History courses, Helping Troubled Adolescents, Family Violence, computer software courses, philosophy survey courses, accounting/finance courses, or biology/chemistry courses,

If your major is Economics,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: English, Finance, International Studies, Mathematics, Politics.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Economics, consider: English writing courses, Finance, History, Mathematics, Politics, and Sociology.

If your major is in Education,

• For 7-12 majors, the Education Department strongly recommends an additional 12-15 credits in special education, including ED 357, Reading in Secondary Schools. 7-12 Teacher Education majors must also have a major in a “content area.” See Undergraduate Bulletin for licensure programs.
• For Unified Early Childhood majors, the Education Department strongly recommends a reading endorsement (additional 15 credits)
• For elementary and K-6 special education majors, any one of the following options:
  • a reading endorsement, see Undergraduate Bulletin for courses
  • a conditional special education endorsement (elementary majors only):  at least 15 credits, including Adaptations, Introduction to Exceptionality, Assessment of Exceptionality, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Partnership with Families.
  • a semester study abroad (example: Ireland) or domestic internship (example, Chicago), 12 –15 credits.
  • at least 15 credits toward an approved endorsement/teaching minor in a content area (examples: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Spanish, etc).  See filed programs for specific courses approved by the state for endorsements, available at http://depts.loras.edu/edu/endorse.html.
  • a 24 credit specialization in a single division (humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, philosophy and religion).
• For 7-12 special education majors only, any one of the following options:
  • a semester study abroad (example: Ireland) or domestic internship (example, Chicago), 12 –15 credits.
  • a 24-25 credit endorsement/second teaching field (examples: English, Math, Biology, History, etc).  See filed programs for specific courses approved by the state for endorsements, available at http://depts.loras.edu/edu/secondary.html. 
  • a 24 credit specialization in a single division (humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, philosophy and religion).  
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Education, consider: Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL), Issues in American Politics or other American government courses, American and world history, American and world literature.

If your major is in English,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Accounting/Business, Biology, Communication Arts, Economics, double major in English (Literature/Writing), Gender Studies Minor, History, Modern Foreign Language, Politics, Publishing Minor, Psychology, Teacher Education.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in English, consider: Aesthetics, Oriental Philosophy, period/ethnic History courses, Desktop Publishing, Classical Mythology, philosophy survey courses (20^th century, medieval & renaissance, etc.), Women/Religion/Literature.
• Study Abroad, coupled with literary study of the country in which you are studying.

If your major is History,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Accounting, Catholic Studies Minor, Classical Studies, Economics, English (Literature or Writing), Gender Studies Minor, International Business, International Studies, MIS, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Physical Education, Politics, Religious Studies, Teacher Education.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in History, consider:
  • For Pre-Law: Accounting I & II, Business Speaking and Writing, Forensics, Mock Trials, Microeconomics, Constitutional Law.
  • Economics: Introduction to Economics, Macroeconomics
  • English: Nonfiction Writing, Article & Essay Writing, World Literature, African American Literature, American Literature (any course), Shakespeare, English Literature (any course).
  • Politics: all courses
  • Religious Studies: World Religions, Church, Belief/Unbelief, Women/Religion/Literature, Bible & Literature, Social Teachings of the Church, Ethics.
  • Classical Studies: courses in Greek and Roman civilization, literature.

If your major is International Studies,

• You might consider, in no particular order of priority, a double major or minor in Modern Foreign Languages, Politics, Economics, History, Sociology, or International Business. Each of these is an excellent complementary double major or minor for graduate work or specialization or careers in: regional or country studies or local or international bodies requiring regional concentration and/or translation (MFL); international affairs or diplomacy or graduate international studies (Politics); international economics or international political economy (Economics); graduate work in International Studies or History specialization in a region (History); global sociology or global sociological issues (Sociology); international business or finance or marketing or public policy (International Business).
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in International Studies, consider: any foreign language at any level, Geography of the Spanish Speaking World or Geography of the French Speaking World (MFL); Issues in Global Politics, International Politics, Comparing Political Regimes, Latin American Politics, Middle East Politics and Society, Politics in the Third World (Politics); International Trade, Development Economics, Comparative Economic Systems (Economics); Modern Europe Since 1815, Asian, African, or Latin American history courses (History); Gender and Society, Race and Ethnicity, Cultural Anthropology (Sociology); International Marketing, International Business, International Finance (International Business).
• All the international Experiential Learning Programs, in alignment with your interests and goals, are a superior complement to the major.

If your major is Mathematics or Computer Science,

• Consider a double major in: the other discipline in the department i.e. Computer Science or Mathematics; English Writing as preparation for a career in technical writing; any of the science areas, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics; Economics; any of the majors in Accounting or Business; or Secondary Education certification.
• If you do not want to complete a second major, consider elective course work in: Computer Science or Mathematics; Accounting; Any science especially Physics or Engineering; Writing; Economics; Foreign Language; or Philosophy

If your major is in Music,

• You might consider a double major in Accounting & Business or Teacher Education.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Music, consider: Art history courses, literature, creative writing, classical studies, modern languages and cultures, European History, Western Theatre.

If your major is Philosophy,

• You might consider a double major or minor in Art, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, English (Literature), Politics, Sociology, Social Work, Classical Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics

• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Philosophy, consider: Art history courses; Issues in Economics; English (literature) courses; History courses; History and Literature of Music I & II; Powerful Ideas in Physical Science; Astronomy; Modern Physics; Politics courses; Introduction to Psychology; Motivation and Emotion; Perception; Learning; Psychology of Gender; Religious Studies courses; Cultural Anthropology; Gender and Society

If your major is in Physical Education,

• If your concentration is Athletic Training, you might consider a double major, minor, program, or licensure in Teacher Education, Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine, Biology, or other program in Physical Education. Recommended elective coursework includes: Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science
• If your major is Sport Management and Administration, you might consider a double major, minor, program, or licensure in Business, Communication Arts, Coaching, or Physical Education. Recommended elective coursework includes those listed in the program profile, plus Computer Science.
• If your major is in Sport Science-Physical Therapy track, you might consider a double major, minor, program, or licensure in Biology, Physical Education, Business. Recommended elective coursework includes Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication Arts, Marketing, Management.
• If your major is in Sport Science-Exercise Science track, you might consider a double major, minor, program, or licensure in Physical Education, Business, or Psychology. Recommended elective coursework includes Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication Arts, Marketing, Management.
• If your major is Physical Education, you might consider a double major, minor, program, or licensure in Business, History, Mathematics, Sport Management, Sport Science, Teacher Education. Recommended elective coursework includes Communication Arts, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Sociology.

If your major is in Physics & Engineering,

• Ordinarily a double major (to be completed in four years) for students in Electromechanical Engineering is not possible due to the large number of credit hours required. However, this major includes enough mathematics and computer science so that students easily could minor in either or both of those areas.
• Students in Physics for Secondary Teaching will, of course, require Teacher Education as a second major. Students in this program are also encouraged to qualify for licensure in a second area, ordinarily either mathematics or chemistry

If your major is Politics,

§         You might consider a double major or minor in Communication Arts (a good double major or minor in preparation for law school and an excellent double major or minor in preparation for journalism studies), Criminal Justice (an excellent complementary double major or minor, especially when emphasizing courses in American government, institutions, and public policy), Economics (Political Economy is a major in many institutions), English (an excellent double major or minor in preparation for law school or high school teaching), Sociology (Political Sociology is a major in many institutions), History (a good double major or minor in preparation for law school or graduate school), International Studies (International Relations or Global Politics are majors or specializations, including at the graduate level, in many institutions), International or General Business (an excellent double major or minor in preparation for an MBA or graduate work in Political Science specializing in American or International Public Policy or Public Administration), Modern Foreign Languages (an excellent double major or minor, both as terminal degree or in preparation for graduate work in either discipline that specializes in a country or world region), or Teacher Education (Politics is a good specialization to Teacher Education if you wish to teach American government, international affairs, comparative politics, and other social science courses at high school level).

§         For good elective coursework that complements a major in Politics, consider: Intro to Sociology, Gender and Society, Race and Ethnicity, Sociology of Health, Sociology of Education, Research Methods (Sociology); Introduction to Economics, International Trade, Development Economics, Comparative Economic Systems (Economics); Composition, Critical Writing, World Literature, American Literature (English); Intro to Mass Communication, Media History, Mock Trials, Communication Law (Communication Arts); American History I and/or II, Modern Europe I and/or II, Asian, African, or Latin American history courses (History); Intro to Computing Technology, Organizational Behavior, International Marketing, International Business (Business); Spanish or French 101/102 or 201/202, Geography of the Spanish Speaking World or Geography of the French Speaking World (MFL); Multicultural Education (Teacher Education).

Pre-Law: Law schools do not recommend specific majors, but look for coursework that is academically challenging. Consider a major or double major/minor with strong components in critical thinking, writing, and speaking. Courses that may be helpful include, but are not limited to, Constitutional Law, Business Law, Accounting, Taxation, Communication Law, Mock Trial, Mediation, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Ethics, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, American History and Government. Calculus develops abstract thinking skills in preparation for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). English literature and writing courses develop critical reading and writing skills.

If your major is Psychology,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Accounting and Business (particularly Management, Marketing, or Human Resources Management), Art (for a career in art therapy), Biology (for a career in health, occupational/physical therapy, or cognitive neuroscience), Communication Arts (particularly Media Studies or Public Relations), Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies Minor, International Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science (particularly Computer Science), Modern Languages and Cultures, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Politics, Religious Studies (for a career in pastoral counseling), Social Work, and Sociology.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Psychology, consider: Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing, Human Resources Management, Human Genetics, Evolution, Animal Behavior, Communication Theory, Principles of Public Relations, English Writing Courses, Introduction to Computing Technology, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy of the Human Person, Human Behavior and Social Environment, Working With the Elderly, Family Violence, Gender and Society, Race and Ethnicity, Sociology of the Family.

If your major is Religious Studies or Parish Ministry,

• You might consider a double major or minor in Accounting and Business (especially Accounting, Management, or Human Resource Management if you’re considering the Parish Ministry major), Art, Catholic Studies Minor, Classical Studies (if you’re considering graduate work in Theology), Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies Minor, History, International Studies, Modern Languages and Cultures (especially Spanish), Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Religious Studies or Parish Ministry, you might consider: Principles of Management; Human Resource Management; Masterpieces of World Art; Latin I & II; Greek I and II; Intro to Mass Communication; Communication Theory; Interpersonal Communication; Principles of Public Relations; Introduction to Economics; Economics of Development; Economic History of the U.S.; Socio-Economic Principles; Curriculum and Instruction in Religion; Qualities, Character and Distinctiveness of the Catholic School; English Department Writing Courses; English Department Literature Courses; History Department Courses; Spanish 101/102; Latin American Culture and Civilization; Survey of Spanish-American Literature from 1825 to the Present; Music Appreciation; History and Literature of Music; Philosophy Department Courses (especially the Historical and Systematic Sequence); Issues in American Politics; Issues in Global Politics; Issues in American Public Policy; Race and Ethnicity in American Politics; Latin American Politics and Society; Middle East Politics and Society; Politics in the Third World; War and Pacifism; Introductory Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Psychology of Marriage; Adolescent Psychology; Introduction to Social Welfare; Human Behavior and Social Environment; Working with the Elderly; Death and Dying; Child Welfare; Family Violence; Introduction to Sociology; Social Problems; Cultural Anthropology; Sociology o the Family; Gender and Society; Race and Ethnicity.

If your major is Social Work,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Art (Art Therapy), Communication Arts (learning how to speak and talk), Criminal Justice, Economics, English (writing skills are a must), Gender Studies Minor, Politics (if you want to write or change policies), Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, and any modern language (especially Spanish).
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Social Work, consider: Interpersonal Communication, Gender and Communication, Bioethics, Business Ethics, English writing courses, Race and Ethnicity, Sociology of the Family, Political Thought and Contemporary Social Issues, Micro/Macro Economics, Eastern Philosophy, Intro to Corrections, Mass Communication, Criminology, Race and Ethnicity in American Politics, Intermediate Spanish for Social Services, Gender and Society, studying through experiential learning, Abnormal or Social Psychology.

If your major is Sociology,

• You might consider a double major or minor in: Accounting and Business (particularly Management, Marketing, or Human Resources Management, or work in many not for profit organizations), Art (especially as it relates to community organization and education), Communication Arts (particularly Media Studies or Public Relations), Criminal Justice (many employers appreciate the strong theoretical and methodological background that sociology provides), Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies Minor, International Studies, Modern Languages and Cultures (an especially useful combination in our multicultural world), Physical Education and Sports Studies, Politics, and Social Work.
• For good elective coursework that complements a major in Sociology, consider: Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing, Human Genetics, Evolution, Animal Behavior, Communication Theory, Principles of Public Relations, English Writing Courses, African-American History, U.S. Women’s History, Introduction to Computing Technology, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy of the Human Person, Eastern Philosophy, Issues in American Politics, Issues in Global Politics, Issues in American Public Policy, Race and Ethnicity in American Politics, Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Human Behavior and Social Environment, Working With the Elderly, and Family Violence.