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University of Pittsburgh    
2023-2024 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  May 29, 2024
 
2023-2024 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog

Special Academic Opportunities/Programs


 

Multiple Independent Degree Programs within SCI

Students may pursue two independent graduate degrees simultaneously in two different schools within the University (joint degree) or two different departments within the same school (dual degree). Students desiring to enroll in two degree programs must have approval from both program faculties and their respective deans, must be admitted into both programs, and must satisfy the degree requirements of both programs. Students are billed at the tuition rate of the primary academic program. Normally, such students should be enrolled for no more than a total of 15 credits per term.

The same examination, thesis, or dissertation cannot be used to fulfill requirements for two independent degrees, although a maximum of 6 credits of course work may be used in partial fulfillment of the requirements of both degrees. It is the responsibility of the dean or deans, if two schools are involved, to ensure that this regulation is enforced.

For further detail, please refer to the University policy regulating pursuit of Two Independent Degree Programs Simultaneously.

Joint SCI/GSPIA MSIS Degree Program

The School of Computing and Information will continue to honor the joint degree agreement made between the School of Information Sciences and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). The program allows for students to complete the Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) degree and one of three degrees in GSPIA simultaneously. To be admitted fully into the joint program, students must be accepted by both GSPIA and SCI.  Admissions and course of study details are available on the MSIS degree requirements page of this catalog.



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