Selecting a "major" and completing the number of required courses in that area of study is part of what it takes to get a degree. If you decide that you are not interested in receiving a degree, then you can basically take whatever you wish, but if you expect to earn a degree, you must follow the steps specified in the college catalog, including declaring a major, taking all the "major" classes, finishing your general education courses, and earning a specific number of credits in total.
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