Students have three options for academic study:
the pursuit of a single major
the pursuit of two majors (double major)
the pursuit of one major and one minor.
The pursuit of any other combination of multiple majors and/or minors is not permitted.
Student transcripts will list the name of the major, any double major or minor, and the grade on the Senior Capstone Experience.
Students should be aware that the pursuit of a double major or a major and a minor may require more than four years to complete.
Requirements for a major
declaring a major and notifying the Office of the Registrar no later than the first semester of the junior year;
fulfilling the requirements as designated by the student’s major department;
maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in departmental requirements;
passing a Senior Capstone Experience in the major. (See Senior Capstone Experience)
The College offers the degree of Bachelor of Arts with these majors:
Accounting
Allied Health
American Studies
Art
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
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Economics
Economics & Business
English
Environmental Studies
French
German
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Relations
Kinesiology
Mathematics
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Music
Philosophy
Philosophy & Religion
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
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Policy for double majors
A student may complete a second major at Hendrix by fulfilling the following criteria:
completing and filing a letter of intent with the Office of the Registrar to pursue two majors at Hendrix College. This letter of intent must be filed no later than the first semester of the student’s senior year;
completing the Hendrix requirements for both majors;
maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the courses that comprise each major;
passing the Senior Capstone Experience for both majors;
completing both majors prior to the awarding of the undergraduate degree.
Policy for minors
A student may complete a minor by fulfilling the following requirements:
formally declaring intent with the Office of the Registrar. This letter of intent must be filed no later than the first semester of the student’s senior year;
completing the course requirements for the minor as specified in the departmental entry in the Catalog;
successfully completing at Hendrix at least three of the courses that constitute the minor;
maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the courses that comprise the minor;
completing both a major and the minor prior to the awarding of the undergraduate degree.
The College offers the following academic minors:
Accounting
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Art-Art History
Art-Studio
Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Economics |
Education-Early Childhood & Middle School Emphasis
Education-Secondary Emphasis
English
Film Studies
French
Gender Studies
German
History
International Business
International Relations
Kinesiology |
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts |
The college offers one graduate degree, the Master of Arts in Accounting.