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Penn GSE offers a number of dual degrees in coordination with other graduate schools at the University of Pennsylvania.
You must be a full-time student and accepted to each program separately prior to obtaining a dual degree. Enrolled students interested in pursuing a dual degree within one of these programs should immediately consult with their academic advisor.
M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Options
Students interested in pursuing a M.S.Ed. Penn GSE dual degree with the Penn Dental D.M.D. program should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study. Penn Dental students who are interested in an academic career in the field of higher education often consider a dual degree option. The Higher Education, M.S.Ed. program equips students with an understanding of how higher education is structured, governed, financed, and managed.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. Penn Dental applicants should contact them by email at dental-admissions@dental.upenn.edu.
Students interested in pursuing a M.S.Ed. Penn GSE dual degree with the Penn Carey Law J.D. program should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. Penn Carey Law applicants should contact contactadmissions@law.upenn.edu.
Students who pursue a Penn GSE M.S.Ed. dual degree with Wharton M.B.A. will complete their first year of classes at Wharton before they begin classes at Penn GSE. Prospective students should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. A limited number of program openings may be available to enrolled first year Wharton MBA students. Please contact Admissions at admissions@gse.upenn.edu for additional information.
Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. Dual Degree Program Specifics
The unique program design allows Wharton students to graduate within the same two years at an incremental cost, making the dual M.B.A./M.S.Ed. program a strong value. This 9-course program is designed for Wharton MBA students to start during the summer semester after their first year of studies at Wharton. Students apply six elective courses and one transfer course to the Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. program and complete both programs by the end of June of students' second summer at Wharton. Three quarters of the Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. program tuition can be funded through the Wharton MBA.
| Year | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall | Wharton M.B.A. |
| Spring | Wharton M.B.A. | |
| Summer | Wharton M.B.A. Penn GSE Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. (11-day session on campus in July/August) | |
| Year 2 | Fall | Wharton M.B.A. Penn GSE Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. (3 extended weekends on campus) |
| Spring | Wharton M.B.A. Penn GSE Education Entrepreneurship, M.S.Ed. (3 extended weekends on campus) Graduation |
Students interested in pursuing a M.S.Ed. Penn GSE dual degree with the Penn Engineering M.C.I.T. program should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. A limited number of program openings may be available to enrolled first year Wharton MBA students. Penn Engineering applicants should connect by email at pennengonline@seas.upenn.edu.
Students interested in pursuing a Penn GSE M.S.Ed. dual degree with the Fels Institute of Government M.P.A. should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
- Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed.
- International Educational Development, M.S.Ed.
- Literacy Studies, M.S.Ed.
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. Fels Institute and Government applicants should connect by email at felsinstitute@sas.upenn.edu.
Students interested in pursuing a Penn GSE M.S.Ed. dual degree with the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) M.S.S.P. should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. SP2 applications should connect with Mai Le, mtle@upenn.edu.
Students interested in pursuing a Penn GSE M.S.Ed. dual degree with the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) M.S.S.P. should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. SP2 applications should connect with Mai Le, mtle@upenn.edu.
Students interested in pursuing a Penn GSE M.S.Ed. dual degree with the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) M.S.W. should consult with their academic advisors in both degree programs to determine their individual course of study.
Course of Study
In the typical course of study, students would begin the dual degree program in their second year of graduate study. Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student is awarded the degrees of M.S.Ed. and M.S.W. Students may choose either the clinical or macro concentration in the social work program when completing this dual degree.
Dual Degree M.S.Ed. Program Options
- Education, Culture, and Society, M.S.Ed.
- International Educational Development, M.S.Ed.
- Literacy Studies, M.S.Ed.
Eligibility
The dual degree program is restricted to full-time students.
How to Apply
A separate application (and all related components) is required for each school. Application inquiries for Penn GSE should be directed to admissions@gse.upenn.edu. SP2 applications should connect with Mai Le, mtle@upenn.edu.
Joint Degrees
It is possible to pursue a joint degree, where a student earns one degree in two fields (i.e., Ph.D. in Higher Education and Ph.D. in Sociology). The student must apply and be admitted to both programs in the two schools.
Dual Majors within Penn GSE
If you are a Penn GSE master’s student and interested in studies across two Penn GSE programs, you may be eligible to pursue a dual major (one degree in two programs). Advance permission and acceptance into both programs is required; please consult with your academic advisor.
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