Second Master's Degree
Under certain conditions, students may earn a second degree at the same level. Students may pursue a second master’s degree once the first degree has been awarded. Petitions for a second degree are referred to the Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies by the Department Chair of the discipline in which the second degree is proposed.
The following regulations apply:
- The plan of study of the second degree must be substantially different from the plan of study of the first degree so as to constitute, in the judgment of the faculties concerned, a new discipline.
- At least two-thirds of the credits of the second degree, or a minimum of 24 credits, whichever is greater, must be credits that were not included in the first degree.
- All relevant degree requirements, including residency requirements, must be satisfied for both degrees.
Advanced Certificates
Under certain conditions, students may earn multiple post-master's Advanced Certificates, or continue their study in an Advanced Certificate that is related to their master's degree. Students may pursue a second Advanced Certificate once the first certificate has been awarded. Petitions for a second certificate are referred to the Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies by the Department Chair of the discipline in which the second certificate is proposed.
The following regulations apply:
- At least 50% of the credits of the advanced study must be credits that are not included in another master's program.
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All relevant requirements, including GPA, total credit hours, required learning outcomes, and standards for licensure must be satisfied for the Advanced Certificate and the related master’s program.
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Where the Advanced Certificate is the first graduate program of study, all transferable credit hours from the Advanced Certificate are “applicable to [the] currently registered degree program” with which the Advanced Certificate is associated.
