COLLATERAL

A student's collateral must be diffeent from the subject area of the student's major area of study.

A student may earn a collateral in most subject areas offered at Francis Marion University through the completion of 12 semester hours. The specific course requirements for collaterals are found in the department/school sections of this catalog. Specific collaterals may be required for particular major programs. Students are expected to declare a collateral (if required) no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. The collateral requirement is waived for students completing a double major unless a specific collateral is required for one of those majors. Although no minor is required for the Elementary Education major, one collateral is required.

DOUBLE MAJOR

The minor and collateral requirement is waived for students completing a double major unless a specific minor or collateral is required for one of those majors. The double major will be listed on the student's transcript, but only one diploma will be awarded.

SECOND DEGREE

A second baccalaureate degree may be earned after the first degree has been awarded by an accredited institution. Students will be considered as having met the general education requirements. Some exceptions may occur due to outside accrediting agencies. Students are required to meet with an academic adviser to review the requirements for the major in which the student wishes to earn the second degree. Second degree students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours in residence at Francis Marion University. Course requirements for the second major must be satisfied.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Within some majors, specializations are offered allowing students to plan a focused area of study. Described under degree programs, the specializations are labeled either options, tracks, concentrations, or specializations.