Dual-Degree Programs

Program Overview

Dual-Degree Programs

Drew has academic partnerships in the New York metropolitan area and beyond that can put you on the fast track to early graduation and advanced degrees.

Accounting with Seton Hall University

• BS from Drew and MS in Accounting from Seton Hall University
• Drew students who are interested in earning a Master of Science degree in Accounting have the opportunity to gain admission to one of Seton Hall University’s MS degree programs in Accounting.
• These graduate programs strive to prepare graduates for, and meet the eligibility requirements of, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in New Jersey, New York, or the surrounding region.
• Drew students from any major are eligible for this program.

Cybersecurity with New York University

• Drew undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain guaranteed admission to NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s 10-course online MS program in cybersecurity.
• This 4+1 program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from Drew and a MS degree from NYU.
• Admission guarantees a spot as a Cybersecurity Fellow, which comes with a substantial scholarship.
• Drew students from any major are eligible, and there is an optional NYU Tandon Bridge program for students who may need to gain technical prerequisite knowledge to qualify for the master’s degree.

Engineering with Columbia University

• BA or BS from Drew and BS from Columbia
• Students will spend three years at Drew and then transfer to Columbia at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study.
• Students are required to complete their degree requirements, their major requirements, and their pre-engineering requirements while at Drew.
• Students may also pursue a 4+2 schedule for more flexibility in course planning at Drew.
• Admission to Columbia is based on a competitive review process and is not guaranteed.

Engineering with Washington University in St. Louis

• BA or BS from Drew and BS in Engineering from Washington University
• Students will spend three years at Drew and then enroll at Washington University at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study.
• A minimum 3.25 GPA both overall and in math and science coursework is required.
• Students may also pursue a 4+2 schedule at Drew for more flexibility in course planning.
• Students may also earn an engineering master’s degree in addition to the undergraduate engineering and liberal arts degrees by enrolling in a graduate three-year option.

Environmental Management with Duke University

• BA from Drew and Master of Environmental Management from Duke
• If you are considering a future in environmental policy, stewardship or other natural resources management, apply for this accelerated five-year dual degree program.
• Spend three years at Drew pursuing your bachelor’s degree, then go to Duke for two years, where you will finish your Drew degree while also working toward a Master of Environmental Management degree.

Forestry with Duke University

• BA from Drew and Master of Forestry from Duke
• To train for a career in forest resources, take this five-year integrated course of study.
• Spend three years at Drew pursuing your bachelor’s degree, then go to Duke for two years, where you will finish your Drew degree while also working toward the Master of Forestry from Duke.

Law with Seton Hall University

• BA from Drew and JD from Seton Hall
• This program with preferential admission leads to a JD in six years.
• Students spend three years at Drew working toward their BA before finishing their undergraduate degree and pursuing their JD at Seton Hall for three additional years.

Medicine with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

• BA from Drew and MD from Rutgers
• A formal articulation agreement between Drew and the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) makes it possible for prospective first-year students to apply directly to a special dual BA and MD degree program.
• Students are admitted simultaneously to both institutions, spending three years of study at Drew and four years at NJMS.

Nursing with Drexel University

• BA at Drew and BS in Nursing from Drexel
• In this accelerated program, earn your bachelor of arts degree and bachelor of science in nursing degree in a total of just five years.
• Attend Drew for four years, then earn your BSN over the next 11 months full-time at Drexel.

Nutrition/Dietetics with Drexel University

• BA from Drew and MS from Drexel
• The MS in Human Nutrition Program examines both normal and therapeutic nutrition for individuals and groups.
• The Didactic Program in Dietetics is designed specifically for students who wish to become registered dietitians.

Public Health with Boston University of Public Health (BUSPH)

• BA or BS from Drew, MPH or MS from BUSPH
• Drew undergraduates have the opportunity to apply to the BUSPH Select Scholars program to explore different options available in the field of public health and to connect with Boston University mentors for academic and career advising.
• Students accepted into the highly competitive program may choose to pursue a Master of Public Health, a Master of Science in Population Health Research, or a Master of Science in Applied Biostatistics at BUSPH.

Software Engineering with Stevens Institute of Technology

• BS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity from Drew and MS from Stevens
• After completing your BS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity at Drew, apply to earn your MS in Software Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology.
• This Dual-Degree program will equip you with advanced knowledge in software architecture, project management, technical planning, risk management, and software assurance—areas that are essential in implementing and overseeing software-intensive projects of high technical complexity.

Teaching With Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

• BA from Drew and MAT from Caspersen
• Earn certification to teach in New Jersey public schools through our dual Bachelor’s/Master’s program, completing two degrees in only five years.
• You begin taking teacher-preparation courses while pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, then complete an MAT with one additional year.

Finance with Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

• This new Dual-Degree program allows you to complete your bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in Finance in only five years.
• Students can dual-enroll in four graduate courses, which will count toward both your major and master’s degree.

Data Science with Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

• This Dual-Degree program will allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree in any Drew major and a Master of Science in Data Science in only five years.
• Students can dual-enroll in four graduate courses, which will count toward both your major and master’s degree.

Medical Humanities, Health and Society with Caspersen School of Graduate Studies

• This Dual-Degree program will allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree in any Drew major and a Master of Arts in Medical Humanities, Health and Society in only five years.
• Students can dual-enroll in four graduate courses, which will count toward both your major and master’s degree.

Religion with Drew Theological School

• This Dual-Degree program will allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree in any Drew major and a Master of Arts in Religion in only five years.
• Students can dual-enroll in four graduate courses, which will count toward both your major and master’s degree.

Theology and Ministry with Drew Theological School

• This Dual-Degree program will allow you to complete your bachelor’s degree in any Drew major and a Master of Arts in Theology and Theology and Ministry in only five years.
• Students can dual-enroll in four graduate courses, which will count toward both your major and master’s degree.

Master of Divinity with Drew Theological School

• This Dual-Degree program offers an accelerated path to complete your bachelor’s degree in any Drew major and a Master of Divinity in only six years.
• You can earn your bachelor’s degree from Drew after successfully completing 32 credits in the Master of Divinity program—and earn your MDiv after completing all requirements in your sixth year.