Combined Bachelors/Masters Degree Programs
The combined bachelors/masters degree programs provide academically talented students an opportunity to complete a bachelors and a masters degree in a shorter time span. These programs allow students to double-count graduate courses for both degrees, thus reducing the time it would normally take.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs at FSU
College of Arts and Sciences
- Communication - BS/MS Program
- Computational Physics - BS/MS Program
- Computer Science - BS/MS Program
- History - BA/MA Program
- Humanities - BA/MA Program
- Mathematics - BS/MS Program (PDF Document)
- Philosophy - BA/MA Program (PDF Document)
- Science Teaching - BS/MS Program
- Statistics - BS/MS Program
College of Criminology and Criminal Justice
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Science
College of Nursing
Student Application Procedures
Application Procedure: Students should meet with their academic advisors to determine whether their major or their department offers a combined degree program. Qualified students interested in a combined degree program outside their undergraduate major or department should contact an advisor in that department.
FSU students normally apply to participate in a combined degree program in their junior or senior year, but may apply as early as the second semester of their sophomore year. If accepted, they should take the Graduate Record Examination in the first semester of their senior year. Students should make formal application for admission to graduate school during the last semester of their senior year, although some departments may have an earlier deadline.
Admission Requirements: A student of senior standing or an upper-division honors student may carry graduate courses for undergraduate credit provided the student 1) has earned either a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, "B," or better, or has made a combined score on the Graduate Record Examinations aptitude test of at least 1000; 2) carries a course load of no more than fifteen (15) semester hours; and 3) has the advance approval of the dean, the department chair, and the instructor offering the course, prior to registration. Students must have eligibility certified in the Office of the University Registrar before seeking approval of those listed in item 3).
Students who wish to receive graduate credit for such course work must obtain approval of the dean, the department chair, and the instructor offering the course, prior to registration for the graduate course. After approval, up to twelve (12) semester hours may be counted toward a graduate degree at The Florida State University, provided the course has not been counted toward a previous degree. Although each program determines its own qualifications for participation, Honors Program students must have completed 60 semester hours of credit (90 credit hours for non-Honors Program students) in their undergraduate programs and earned a minimum 3.0 FSU GPA. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 hours) at Florida State University and earned a minimum 3.0 FSU GPA. Interested students should contact an adviser in that department for specific information.
Department Procedures for the Development of a Combined Program
The Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of the Dean of the Faculties have created a procedure guide PDF document for departments/programs to use when developing combined bachelor's/master's degree programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs
The Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of the Dean of the Faculties have created a frequently asked questions PDF document with answers regarding combined bachelor's/master's degree programs.
For questions relating to any of these procedures or information, please contact The Office of Graduate Studies at (850) 644-3500 or The Office of the Dean of the Faculties at (850) 644-6876.
