People looking to attain both an undergraduate and masters degree but are worried about the expenses are in luck. Now, many universities are offering dual degrees to speed up the process of undergraduate and graduate education. This includes online colleges, who are increasingly offering both dual and accelerated degree programs with the added benefit of being entirely online.
According to the Setonian, Seton Hall University now offers dual degree programs that can be completed in less than six years.
Ursula Sanjamino, associate dean of the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at the university, told the news source that students enrolled in degrees such as the Diplomacy Dual program can expect to complete their masters degree work in just one year. “Upon completion of the B.S. degree, students dedicate the final year of study to completion of the 45-credit M.A. degree,” Sanjamino said.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who wish to attain a masters degree but are lacking ample time and money to spare. For example, parents yearning to go back to a college or university may be able to cut down their overall time enrolled in school. According to the Lumina Foundation for Education, over fifty million adults in the work force in the United States lack a college degree.
Many online colleges also offer accelerated degree programs that allow you to get both degrees in a little more time than what it would normally take to earn just an online bachelor’s.
Researching the best programs in the country for a specific area of study is a great place to start. In the end, accelerated or dual degree programs may be the best investment for one’s future.
June 21, 2010
It sounds like a great idea to be able to complete a degree in less time. However, how many courses would one have to take at one time in order to accomplish this?
July 18, 2010
Dual degrees, yes, that does make sense. Today no matter what you decide to go into, you also need technology. But is it possible to get dual degrees online?
August 7, 2010
This is so great. I was already excited about being able to get a degree online. Now I see that there are also escellerated courses. How much better can it get? maybe financial aid?
September 5, 2010
I figure accelerated degree programs taken online are earned much quicker due to not having to deal with break periods during the day or between seasons. Are these courses offered each semester or only during a certain time?
November 23, 2010
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January 9, 2011
This is excellent information. I will definitely have to look into the accelerated degree programs ASAP. That dual program sounds like it might be a good program for me too. This is really good to know.
February 5, 2011
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February 22, 2011
Hi Dale. Yes financial aid and accelerated programs are available at online schools.
March 5, 2011
This is a great idea for those who just want to complete their degree and get started in the working world.
July 20, 2011
Hey Tracy. Dual degree offerings vary from school to school, some colleges and universities may offer it while others won’t.
August 9, 2011
Hey Jake. The number and kind of courses offered by schools each semester vary from school to school. Check with your school to see if there are classes they only offer once a year, how many are offered etc.
October 16, 2011
Would someone please list some of these online schools that offer Bachelor/Master 5-year Pograms?
October 17, 2011
Hi Jzee. If you’re interested in exploring some online school please visit Education Connection Online Schools. You may also go to Educationconnection.com and use the College Finder to get matched up with a program that is best for you.