Combined Degree Programs
Combined programs leading to graduate degrees are offered in cooperation with the University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law. Our combined offerings include:
- B.S./M.A. in Communication Arts/Government and Politics
- B.S./M.A. in Communication Arts/Sociology
- B.S./M.A. in Criminal Justice/Government and Politics
- B.S./M.A. in Criminal Justice/Sociology
- B.S./M.A. in Health Services Administration/Government and Politics
- B.S./M.A. in Health Services Administration/Sociology
- B.S./M.A. in Journalism/Government and Politics
- B.S./M.A. in Journalism/Sociology
- B.S./M.A. in Legal Studies/Government and Politics
- B.S./M.A. in Legal Studies/Sociology
These programs permit qualified students to earn a bachelor's and a master's degree in an integrated program within a shortened period of time.
Each program is designed to enable students to fulfill the University and departmental requirements of 126 credits for the bachelor's degree in four years. By completing 126 credits in the first four years, including at least twelve graduate credits, a student is assured of completing the bachelor's degree, if for any reason he or she decides not to continue for the fifth year. Students can opt to earn the master's degree within a normal schedule after the fourth year.
Applicants to any of these programs must have completed their sophomore year, with at least a 3.0 cumulative index and a 3.5 index in at least twelve major credits. Incoming freshmen may apply for provisional admission to one of the bachelor/masters programs. Transfer students may apply at the time of enrollment.
For additional information, contact the appropriate program director in Criminal Justice, Health Service Administration, Legal Studies, Communication Arts or Journalism.
B.S./J.D.; B.A./J.D.
This program, offered in cooperation with the School of Law, permits qualified students to earn both a bachelor's and a law (juris doctor) degree in an integrated program within a shortened time frame (six years of full-time study). The program is designed to enable a student pursuing any bachelor's degree offered by the College – whether as a day, evening or weekend student – to apply the 27 credits earned in the first year of law school as the final 27 credits of his or her bachelor's program. These 27 credits may only be applied to a bachelor's program in the manner specified by the University, which requires that a student apply to participate after successful completion of 60 academic credits.
Applicants to this program must have at least a 3.5 cumulative quality point index following completion of their 60 academic credits. If accepted into the program by the College of Professional Studies, the student must then take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and achieve an acceptable score, after which they must submit an application to St. John's University School of Law and be accepted. This combined degree program is run in conjunction with St. John's University School of Law.