Students reduce their overall educational costs by completing 12
graduate credits as undergraduates. In their fifth year, graduate
assistantships, including full tuition and a stipend, are
available.
Students enrolled in this academically competitive program also
may apply for a Research Assistantship or Teaching Assistantship in
their academic department. GRE scores are required for
consideration. Interested students should file their applications
by January of their senior year.
There also are personal and professional benefits to the
combined degree program. Students graduate with an advanced degree
in their field, making them more attractive job candidates. Also,
graduates may begin their doctoral studies sooner than they would
with a traditional program.