Double major in computer science and computer engineering

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Interested in multiple programs?

Dual Major with CS-Eng, DS-Eng, or Computer Engineering

CS-Eng, DS-Eng, and CE students can pursue a dual major with another CoE department, when interested. Students considering adding a second major should be mindful of the following: 

• Dual majors must reach 142 CTP before graduation.
• Dual majors pursuing two EECS majors must complete an additional 14 credits of technical coursework beyond what’s shared between two majors. 
• Students must take a CS-Eng MDE course and earn a C or higher, even if a senior design course is required of the other major. 
• Please note: A dual major combination of CS-Eng with DS-Eng is not allowed.

Details and a list of double counting courses by dual major can be found here.

Multiple Dependent Degree Program (MDDP)

Students hoping to declare two majors housed within different schools/colleges must apply for MDDP. Approval is required from both units in order to participate in MDDP. 

Please note: The following MDDP combinations are not allowed:

• CS-Eng with DS-LSA
• DS-Eng with CS-LSA

Students in CSE (CS-Eng, CS-LSA, or DS-Eng) looking to add another major: 

1. Seek advice about MDDP from both the CSE Undergraduate Advising Office and your school/college of interest about pursuing MDDP.
2. Fill out your portion of the Undergraduate Dual Degree Approval Form. 
   1. If you would like the College of Engineering to be your Home Unit, please obtain a signature from your other school/college first. Once signed by the other school/college, submit your form to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions in CoE () for a signature to confirm whether or not you qualify for MDDP.
   2. If you would like the other school/college to be your Home Unit, first submit your form to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions in CoE () for a signature to confirm whether or not you qualify for MDDP. Once signed by the College of Engineering, request a signature from your new program.
3. Once your form is completed by all relevant parties, the Home Unit will submit the completed form with all required signatures to the Registrar’s Office for processing (). Please note that CS-LSA students need a signature from their LSA major advisor and Newnan advisor.

Students in another major looking to add CSE (CS-Eng, CS-LSA, or DS-Eng):

1. Seek advice about MDDP from both the CSE Undergraduate Advising Office and your school/college of interest about pursuing MDDP.
2. Fill out your portion of the Undergraduate Dual Degree Approval Form. 
3. Gather necessary signatures:
   1. Prospective CS-ENG and DS-ENG majors only: Submit your form to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions in CoE () for a signature to confirm whether or not you have met the CoE cross-campus transfer requirements. If approved and signed, schedule an advising appointment with a CSE advisor to declare our major and learn about your requirements.
   2. Prospective CS-LSA majors: Students pursuing CS-LSA need a signature from their CSE advisor and LSA MDDP advisor (call 734-764-0332 or email ). In order to receive a signature from your CSE advisor, please schedule an advising appointment or attend drop-in advising.
4. Submit your signed MDDP application to your newly selected Home Unit (see options below): 
   1. College of Engineering:  
   2. LSA:  
   3. Ross:  
5. Once your MDDP form is processed and visible on your unofficial transcript, email  to request that your CSE major declaration be officially added to your file. 

The double major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is an intensive program in which students study both fields in depth.

Learn the fundamentals of both electrical engineering and computer science while completing a single degree. 

Engineering students who wish to take on a second major that is offered by the College of Engineering or by another college must formalize this intent by the start of the junior year. Learn about the requirements for declaring a double major.

Degree Pathways

Degree Pathways are a semester-by-semester sequence of courses recommended for successful completion of a degree, diploma, credential or certificate from the university. The most current degree pathway is:

• Double Major in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

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