Dual Degree Programs

B.S./M.S.

A Unique Opportunity

Receive two diplomas (B.S. and M.S.) at the same time in five years Maintain all financial aid/loan packages during five years Enjoy the benefits and rewards of Drexel Co-op experience Gain research experience by working with research faculty Tuition at the undergraduate rate during all five years Typical salaries for students with M.S. degrees are about 25% higher than those with B.S. degrees

Flexibility

It is possible to receive a B.S. degree in one discipline and a M.S. degree in the same or related discipline

Tuition Policy

If the student completes the program in five years with the regular three co-ops, no additional tuition is incurred. If the student misses one co-op to complete the required courses, she/he will be charged on a per-credit basis for the courses taken during that period at 60% of the undergraduate per-credit rate (plus fee). No charges at the graduate tuition rates. During five years students will not be charged graduate tuition unless the students take graduate courses while on co-op. In this case, the student will be charged only 60% of the graduate rate (plus fee). If the student stays beyond five years, the student will be charged at the graduate rate for taking graduate courses, and at the undergraduate rate for taking undergraduate courses.

Eligibility

Exceptional students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and who are enrolled as five year co-op students are eligible. Students officially enter the program after completion of 90 credits and before completion of 120 credits. Students are encouraged to begin planning for the program as early as their freshman year.

Academic Requirements

B.S. in Engineering requires 192 approved credits. M.S. in Engineering requires 45-48 graduate credits based on the individual graduate program. Students in Bachelors/Masters program take only 180 undergraduate credits plus the required graduate credits. Students in the program must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate and graduate course work in order to remain in the program. If the student decides to withdraw from the BS/MS program, she/he must have completed the required 192 credits to receive the B.S. degree.

With any questions, please contact:

Dr. Anthony Lowman,

215-895-2211 (Anthony.M.Lowman@drexel.edu)

http://www.drexel.edu/coe/special/accelerated/bs_ms.asp

 

Dual B.S. Degrees

Historically, approximately 70% of architectural engineering students have pursued the dual degree in civil Engineering. Students can complete the B.S. in Civil engineering by taking several additional courses. Traditionally these courses have included:

- Surveying
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Hydrology
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- Soil Mechanics
- Foundations
- In Situ Materials

Most students take these extra courses while on co-op or during the regular term. (Please see your advisor for the most up to date course requirements)

Students can also elect to complete a B.S.in Environmental Engineering.

Another dual degree possible is a B.S. Appropriate Technology, a select program to support work in international and disadvantaged communities. With a minimal number of additional courses, students can successfully complete the requirements to earn both the B.S. (App. Technology) and the B.S.C.E. degrees. Since so many development projects require the training received in a civil engineering program, students with the dual major can easily find positions in water, environmental, transportation, and construction projects throughout the less-developed world as well as in more developed areas. Minors in business and ecology are very popular, allowing civil engineers to communicate effectively with fellow professionals in those fields.