Dual Degree BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program
The purpose of the accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Degree Program is to further the educational and career goals of students holding a non-nursing baccalaureate or higher degree.
Overview of the Dual Degree BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program
This program allows students to build on their knowledge base and expedite their humanistic learning by enrolling in both undergraduate and graduate courses throughout the program of study. The program allows students to accelerate at various points. Students are required to have a strong academic background and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) administered for New York State to achieve licensure as Registered Professional Nurses upon completion of baccalaureate program requirements. This license is necessary prior to enrolling in the clinical/field experience courses to be taken during graduate study.
Admission Requirements for the Dual Degree BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program
Transfer credit allocation is consistent with University policy. Students must declare their intent to enroll in the BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program upon admission. Requirements include:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
- Satisfactory completion of TEAS
- Satisfactory completion of the reading and math proficiency requirements.
- A personal interview may be necessary.
A provisional admission status may be available. See program director for details.
Transfer Credits and Policies for the Dual Degree BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program
Students transfer in a maximum of 98 credits.
BS-MS Accelerated students are subject to the same policies and course criteria as listed in the University Catalog for bachelor’s and master’s students, however, they are permitted to accelerate by taking graduate courses simultaneously with undergraduate course work providing that they meet a GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher. Graduate courses may be added after the successful completion of the first clinical course (NUR 2090), providing a student is not on academic probation and with permission of the Associate Dean of the Dual Degree Program.
In addition, all accelerated students are held to the same policies and progression requirements that are listed for undergraduate nursing students, as well as the graduate-level standards when enrolled in graduate-level courses.
Progression Requirements in the Dual Degree BS-MS Second Degree Accelerated Program
A 3.0 GPA is required for the Dual Degree students. Should a student’s GPA fall below 3.0, the student will be put on probation for one semester. Should the student not achieve the required 3.0 in the subsequent semester the student will be asked to change into the undergraduate program.