Giresun University Faculty of Education
Double Major and Minor Programmes
Essential information, application requirements and procedural steps for programmes that enable students to gain academic competence in a second field in line with their interests and career goals.
Double Major–Minor Application System: During the application period, you can log in with your user credentials and submit your application online.
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What Is a Double Major?
A double major enables a student who meets the academic requirements to complete the courses of a second degree programme at the University in addition to their primary major. Upon successful completion of the requirements, the student is awarded a second major degree.
What Is a Minor?
A minor enables a student to gain knowledge and competence in a particular field by completing a limited number of courses in addition to their undergraduate programme. A minor certificate, rather than a degree, is awarded upon completion.
What Is the Difference Between a Double Major and a Minor?
A double major enables students to earn a second degree by completing all academic requirements of a second undergraduate programme. It therefore involves a more extensive course load and academic requirements.
A minor enables students to gain additional knowledge and competence in another field of interest by completing a specified number of courses. A minor certificate rather than a degree is awarded upon completion. Neither programme replaces the student's primary major.
Main Application Requirements
Application Period
DOUBLE MAJOR
For four-year undergraduate programmes, applications may be submitted at the beginning of the third semester at the earliest and the fifth semester at the latest.
MINOR
Applications may be submitted at the beginning of the third semester at the earliest and the sixth semester at the latest.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
DOUBLE MAJOR
At least 3.00 / 4.00
MINOR
At least 2.50 / 4.00
Course Achievement
DOUBLE MAJOR
All courses taken in the primary major before the application semester must have been successfully completed.
MINOR
All credit-bearing courses taken before the application semester must have been successfully completed.
Academic Ranking
DOUBLE MAJOR
Students must rank within the top 20% of their year group. For those who do not meet this requirement, an exception based on the minimum admission score of the relevant programme may apply.
MINOR
The announced quotas and evaluation criteria apply.
Additional Requirements
DOUBLE MAJOR
Additional requirements apply to programmes requiring preparatory education, an admission ranking or an aptitude examination.
MINOR
A foreign language proficiency requirement may apply to programmes with compulsory preparatory education.
Important: Quotas, application dates, required documents and programme-specific requirements are finalised in the announcement published each semester. Always check the current announcement and regulations before applying.
Application and Evaluation Process
01 · Announcement
Quotas, the schedule and requirements are announced.
02 · Application
Students apply within the specified period using the documents required in the announcement.
03 · Review
Applications are evaluated against the requirements, academic achievement and available quotas.
04 · Decision
Results are finalised by the relevant boards and announced.
05 · Registration
Accepted students begin academic advising and course planning.
What Students Should Know During Their Studies
- Obligations in the primary major and eligibility for graduation remain in effect.
- Courses follow the curriculum approved by the relevant programme and faculty boards.
- Equivalent or common courses in the two programmes may be assessed through decisions of the relevant boards.
- A double major degree cannot be awarded before the student becomes eligible to graduate from the primary major.
- A minor programme consists of at least 30 ECTS credits and is recorded on a separate transcript.
- A minor certificate cannot be awarded before graduation from the primary major.
- Students are responsible for maintaining academic achievement and attendance requirements.
Preparatory Activities in Our Faculty
Academic and administrative preparations are underway to establish double major and minor programmes among all academic units of the Faculty of Education.
Programme pairings, curriculum alignment, course loads, quotas and implementation procedures will be finalised following evaluation by the relevant boards. Approved programmes will be announced on this page.
Existing Double Major Programmes in Our Faculty
Double major opportunities are currently available between the following programmes in our Faculty:
Science Teacher Education ↔ Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education
Turkish Language Teacher Education ↔ Social Studies Teacher Education
Quotas and application requirements are published in the announcements for the relevant academic semester.
Double Major Student Statistics
Aggregated distribution of double major students in existing institutional records by programme and outcome.
8
Total Double Major Enrolments
6
Graduates
2
Enrolments Terminated
75%
Graduation Rate
Distribution by Programme
| Double Major Programme |
Graduates |
Enrolments Terminated |
Total |
| Guidance and Psychological Counselling |
5 |
0 |
5 |
| Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Turkish Language Teacher Education |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Total |
6 |
2 |
8 |
Minor Programme Statistics: This section will be updated separately when student data for minor programmes become available.
