Graduate Dual Degree Policies

Policy Number: KC-ACA-3790
Date Issued: March 2013
Last Modified: Feb 5, 2024
Effective Date: Fall 2013
Approved By: Graduate Council
Sponsor(s): Provost
Responsible Office(s): Registration and Records, School of Graduate Studies

Policy Statement

Dual-degree programs allow students to pursue simultaneously degrees at the master’s level in two fields of study. Students must complete at least 80% (rounded up) of the credit hours required for each degree separately. Students must satisfy admission, course and examination requirements of both degree programs.

For dual bachelor's plus master’s or graduate certificate programs, a maximum of nine credit hours from the bachelor’s degree program may be applied toward the master’s degree, depending on what the department or home degree program has approved. The hours and grades earned on these credits will be applied toward the bachelor’s degree. The number of dual hours will also be credited toward the total hours needed for the master’s degree without the grades being computed into the GPA.