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Dual Degree Programs
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Double Your Opportunity: Achieve More with a Dual Degree
Marist’s dual degree programs create a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate studies, allowing you to secure your graduate pathway before completing your undergraduate degree. Most programs are designed as accelerated dual degrees, which means you can earn both your undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years, fast-tracking your career.
Key Benefits of Pursuing a Dual Degree
Save Time and Money
In many programs you’ll quickly accelerate through your undergraduate degree and begin your graduate coursework sooner, reducing the total cost of your education.
Peace of Mind
With Direct Entry programs, you’ll know that you’ve already been accepted into the graduate program when you start your first semester as an undergraduate. With Earned Entry programs, you’re accepted while completing your undergraduate studies.
Competitive Edge
You’ll possess a powerful combination that will make you an attractive hire to future employers: practical, relevant skills (and necessary certifications some professions require) to show field-specific knowledge, plus leadership qualities such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
Key Benefits of Pursuing a Dual Degree
Save Time and Money
In many programs you’ll quickly accelerate through your undergraduate degree and begin your graduate coursework sooner, reducing the total cost of your education.
Peace of Mind
With Direct Entry programs, you’ll know that you’ve already been accepted into the graduate program when you start your first semester as an undergraduate. With Earned Entry programs, you’re accepted while completing your undergraduate studies.
Competitive Edge
You’ll possess a powerful combination that will make you an attractive hire to future employers: practical, relevant skills (and necessary certifications some professions require) to show field-specific knowledge, plus leadership qualities such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
The Types of Dual Degree Programs Offered at Marist
Marist’s dual degree programs are structured two different ways:
Direct Entry Programs
Students apply alongside their undergraduate application, securing a place in the graduate program from the start if accepted.
Earned Entry Programs
These require additional undergraduate prerequisites and students typically apply during their sophomore or junior year of college.
Direct Entry at the Start of Your Undergraduate Studies
- As part of your undergraduate application to Marist during high school, you also request entry into a graduate program.
- If accepted, you are guaranteed entry into the graduate program upon completing your undergraduate studies.
Athletic Training – BS in Biology + MS in Athletic Training: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years; a standalone 2-year Masters in Athletic Training is also available.
Marketing Communication – BA + MA This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years. A standalone MA in Marketing Communication is also available.
Physical Therapy – Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): While not considered a dual degree program, this 4+3 program (4 years undergraduate + 3 years graduate), allows students to apply as part of their Marist undergraduate application to enter the DPT program directly after completing their undergraduate Marist degree. Students who are admitted will still be required to complete the PTCAS application in order to begin the DPT program. There is also an option for first-year and transfer students to be admitted into the program based upon their academic record.
Teaching – BA or BS + MA: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years.
Earned Entry During Your Undergraduate Studies
- During your undergraduate studies at Marist, you can apply to certain dual degree programs. Admission requirements differ by program. Applications are typically accepted during the junior year. Interested students should speak with their academic advisors.
Accounting – BS in Accounting + MS in Professional Accountancy: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 4 years and 4 months. Students will take 12 graduate level credits during their senior year and 18 during the summer immediately following graduation completing the master’s degree in August. A standalone MS in Professional Accountancy is also available.
Athletic Training – BS in Biology + MS in Athletic Training: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years; a standalone 2-year Masters in Athletic Training is also available.
Computer Science / Software Development – BS + MS: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years, but requires qualification during the sixth semester of your undergraduate studies.
Education – BS + MS: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years.
Information Systems – BS + MS: This is an accelerated dual degree program completed in 5 years, but requires qualification during the sixth semester of your undergraduate studies.
Marketing Communication – BA + MA: Current undergraduate juniors may apply to the 5 year dual degree program.
Physician Assistant (PA) – MS: While not a dual degree program, a streamlined path to entry is available to select Marist undergraduates, enabling them to transition seamlessly into the PA program without the traditional interview process. Up to 10% of each year’s PA cohort will be reserved for students entering through this pathway.
Professional Studies/Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics
Professional Studies/Master of Public Administration
