Five-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Programs

The five-year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science programs are designed to result in a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree as indicated in the programs listed below.

The student who demonstrates exceptional academic performance in the undergraduate Bachelor of Science program may be eligible to participate in one of the following accelerated dual-degree programs. These programs facilitate the student completing both degree programs in five years rather than the usual six.

Standards for Admission to the Program

The following standards for admission to the program must be met by the end of the first semester of the third year of study:

• completion of at least 75 semester hours toward the Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25;
• a minimum grade point average of 3.50 in all major core and concentration courses attempted; and
• completion of all major core requirements for the bachelor of science degree.

The student should complete and submit the Five-Year Program Application for Admission when 75 semester hours have been earned. A student should contact Records and Registration at https://reghelp.harrisburgu.edu for the application form. Required supporting documents include: current academic transcript and a recommendation from the student’s academic advisor.

In order to remain in the program, the student must maintain: 1) a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average and 2) a minimum 3.50 grade point average in all major core and concentration courses.

The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred when the student has completed the undergraduate requirements (expected to be the end of the fourth year). During this four-year period, the student is subject to the undergraduate policies, tuition rates, financial aid regulations, academic policies and eligible for the student services described within the undergraduate education pages of this Catalog.

The Master of Science degree is conferred when the student has completed the graduate requirements (expected to be the end of the fifth year). During this period, the student is subject to the graduate policies, tuition rates, financial aid regulations, academic policies, and eligible for the student services described within the graduate education pages of this Catalog.

Program Requirements 

The undergraduate hours consist of:

• 18 semester hours of Foundation Mathematics and English courses;
• 30 semester hours of General Education;
• 13 semester hours of Experiential Learning; and,
• 40 - 50 semester hours of Program Core and/or Concentration.

The graduate hours consist of:

• 15 - 18 semester hours of Program Core; 
• 6 semester hours of Experiential Learning; and,
• 12 - 15 semester hours of Concentration.

Specified course requirements for referenced semester hours available in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.

Five-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Programs