Majoring in two subjects allows you to:
- combine interests unique to you
- capitalize on multiple strengths and passions
- learn diverse ways of interpreting the world
- work closely with faculty from two different disciplines
- develop more skills to meet the needs of emerging professions
- enhance your résumé
A double major typically does not require more time or carry an additional cost—you only complete the Penn State general education curriculum once!
For more information, contact English Program Coordinator Erin Murphy at [email protected].
Pursuing two majors was meaningful to me because it allowed me to study all of my interests at the same time. I feel that through being a concurrent major I was able to get the most out of my undergraduate education.
Political science taught me how to rationalize and interpret others’ actions, while studying English taught me not only how to better express myself but to be more thoughtful toward, and open to, understanding others’ experiences. I couldn’t have picked two better majors to train a rational mind as well as an expressive, empathetic heart.
Both majors feed off one another and allow a student to perform their very best work across multiple disciplines. That ultimately results in a far richer experience overall. Double majoring really helps students find themselves.
