Joint Degree
A Joint Degree is a specified combination of degree programs in which a student is enrolled in two graduate degree programs concurrently. The programs are developed and proposed by the student with agreement of the student’s advisors and the graduate group chairs of the groups affected. The result is one Ph.D. with two concentrations.
Dual Degree
A Dual Degree is a combination of two degree programs undertaken at the same time. A student pursuing a Ph.D. may choose to complete the requirements for a masters degree in a field related to the research interest. The result is one Ph.D. in one graduate group and a masters degree in another graduate group, or two masters.
This can result in the awarding of two masters degrees, one of which is a research masters and the other a professional masters.
The school does not award multiple research masters. An alternate masters degree can only be granted by the graduate group in which the student originally matriculated.
All course requirements need to be documented on the approved degree form for both the dual and joint degrees. Students can enroll in joint degree programs across the nine schools granting research masters and doctoral degrees.