Free Electives
In addition to completing General Education, additional required courses and major requirements, any remaining credits necessary to fulfill degree requirements are completed with free electives. Free electives may be used to develop a second major, a minor or collateral program or to acquire certification. Two restrictions apply to the use of free electives: (1) at least 50 percent of free electives must be in coursework on the 3000-4000 level; and (2) except in the case of certain specifically approved academic programs, no more than 40 semester hours in a major field will count toward the total credits for graduation. For example, if completion of a major program of study constitutes 30 credits, then a maximum of 10 additional credits may be taken in the major field as free electives. If however, the major requires 40 credits, NO additional major courses may be taken as free electives.