- Keywords: Dual, master’s, bachelor’s, degree
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3790
- Originally Issued: March 2013
- Effective Catalog Cycle: Fall 2013
- Approved by: Graduate Council
- Executive Sponsor: Provost
- Responsible Office: Registration and Records, SGS
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 percent (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 Bachelors plus Master’s or Graduate Certificate programs, a maximum of 9 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.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel. All students
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Contacts
School of Graduate Studies: https://sgs.umkc.edu/
UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp
Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499;
Phone: 816-235-1125; Fax: 816-235-5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu
UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/
