At Columbian College, combined degree programs enable participants to graduate ahead of their peers, placing them on a fast-track to academic achievement and professional success. By combining work toward a BA or BS with a Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Forensic Science, Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Policy, students save time and get ahead of the game. In some cases, depending on qualifying AP credits, participants may be eligible to complete the combined degree program even faster.

How to Apply

To pursue a combined bachelor’s/master’s degree, please complete the following steps:

• Meet with your undergraduate and graduate faculty advisors to discuss eligibility and department specific admission requirements.
• Complete the Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program Application for Admission and required supporting documents (if any). The application form must be signed by your undergraduate and graduate faculty advisors.
• Submit your completed and approved application to the CCAS Office of Graduate Admissions (Phillips 107).

The Columbian College offers the following combined degree programs:

• BS (Any CCAS Major)/MS in Data Science
• BA American Studies/MA American Studies (General)
• BA American Studies/MA American Studies 
• BA Anthropology/MA Anthropology
• BA Archaeology/MA Anthropology
• BA Art History/MA Art History
• BS Biological Anthropology/MA Anthropology
• BS Biology/MS Biology
• BS Chemistry/MFS Forensic Chemistry
• BA Criminal Justice/MA Criminology
• BA Criminal Justice/MPA Public Administration
• BS Economics/MS Economics
• BA Economics/MPP Public Policy
• BS Economics/MPP Public Policy
• BA English/MA English
• BA Environmental Studies/Graduate Certificate in Geographical Information Systems
• BA Environmental Studies/MA in Environmental Resource Policy
• BA Fine Arts/MA Art Therapy
• BA Geography/Graduate Certificate in Geographical Information Systems
• BA Human Services/MPA Public Administration
• BA Journalism & Mass Communication/MA Media & Public Affairs
• BA Philosophy/MA Philosophy & Social Policy
• BA Political Communication/MA Media & Public Affairs
• BA Political Communication/MPS Political Management
• BA Political Science/MA Legal Institutions & Theories
• BA Political Science/MA Legislative Affairs
• BA Political Science/MA Political Management
• BA Political Science/MA Political Science
• BA Political Science/MPA Public Administration
• BA Political Science/MPP Public Policy
• BA Spanish and Latin American Languages, Literatures & Cultures/ME Secondary Education (Foreign Language Education concentration)
• BA Psychology/MA Art Therapy
• BA Sociology/MA Sociology
• BA Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies/MA Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
• BA Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies/MA Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Public Policy concentration)