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What is a dual major?
A dual major must be paired with a primary major, it cannot be taken on its own. It is a larger commitment than a minor, but not as much work as a second major. Some advantages of a dual major are specialization of two areas that can directly complement each other, multiple skill sets, more career options, exploration of areas beyond your career-related major and a larger social and academic circle.
Who can participate?
- All 4-year students can combine their primary major with the EcoGastronomy Dual Major.
- Students must have a declared primary major.
- Students need a GPA of 2.5 or above.
What is the New England Tuition Break Program
Students enrolled in the EcoGastronomy Dual Major may be eligible to receive a tuition discount equal to about $9000/year through the New England Tuition Break program. If you are from a New England state that does not have a sustainability undergraduate major (currently CT, MA, ME, RI, and VT), you will automatically qualify for this discount when you enroll in EcoG Dual Major.
How do I declare the Dual Major in EcoGastronomy?
Before you declare you must: take Introduction to EcoGastronomy ECOG 401 and earn a “C” or better, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and have a primary major declared.
- Go to my.unh.edu and login.
- Select Webcat
- Select Student Records
- Select Change of Major
- Select Change Major/Option
- Click on the link listed next to Second Major/Option
- Select a College(COLSA) from the dropdown menu
- Select the Dual Major from the dropdown menu
- Click Submit the selected major/option
- Select Confirm Request
What kind of professional opportunities are available for graduates?
We expect that Dual Majors in EcoGastronomy will find a wide array of applications in their careers. While the primary major will provide the foundation of the graduates' expertise and potential career paths, the Dual Major will complement this foundation by adding a more complex dimension to their primary focus. There are tremendous opportunities with non-profit organizations and government agencies, as well as food processing, marketing, organic certification and product development. This major provides students with many hands-on experiences, giving them an edge in the job market.
Do other universities offer EcoGastronomy programs?
No. A few offer somewhat similar programs, but they are generally tied to a specific degree program. EcoGastronomy is truly interdisciplinary, allowing for full, uninhibited, exploration of our vast food-system.
Advanced Degree Programs
Students interested in our EcoGastronomy Dual major may also be interested in these advanced degree offerings:
- Full-Time MBA or Online or Hybrid MBA
- Six MBA options are available, but not required: Finance, Information Systems & Business Analytics, Marketing, Global Business, Growth and Innovation, and Healthcare Industry
- M.S. Agricultural Sciences
- M.S. Nutrition