What is the Dual Degree Program?
The Dual Degree Program provides students with the chance to pursue two different paths of study at two world-renowned institutions. Students who are enrolled in this program receive a degree from the xxxx视频 and a degree from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). With most degree pairings, this program can be completed within 5 total years of study. The complexity and rigor of the Dual Degree program requires careful planning and coordination with both the xxxx视频 and CWRU advising staff throughout the program.
Facts xxxx视频 the xxxx视频/CWRU Dual Degree Program
- Typically the Dual Degree program can be completed in five (5) years although certain CWRU degrees (for example, engineering-related degrees) might require additional summer coursework to meet the 5-year timeline.
- Depending on the specific degree programs, the semesterly credit amount can vary between 16-24 credits per semester
- Enrolled students begin their CWRU coursework as "undecided" and only have to declare a major at the end of their first year
- xxxx视频 and CWRU are located within walking distance of one another, making transportation to and from campuses relatively quick and easy
- Due to the existing relationship between the two institutions, there is an overlap between credit and course requirements; in most cases required CWRU general education courses will be applied to the xxxx视频 degree requirements in order to facilitate timely completion of the program
CWRU Degrees Recently Obtained by xxxx视频 Dual Degree Graduates:
- BA Economics
- BA Biochemistry
- BA Psychology
- BA English
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- BS Aerospace Engineering
- BA Political Science
- BA History
FAQ's
Explore some frequently asked questions about the xxxx视频/CWRU dual degree program.
The dual degree program is for students who
- Are highly motivated, focused and prepared to take on a heavier and more rigorous courseload than would be the case in a single degree program
- have a strong interest in both musical and non-musical subjects
- have a strong interest in pursuing another subject to complement or enhance their music
- wish to continue nurturing multi-disciplinary excellence at a higher level
- see themselves pursuing multiple careers or career paths in the future
When double majoring at xxxx视频, you will graduate with two degrees, both from xxxx视频. After the completion of your five years in the dual degree program, you will graduate with two degrees as well, but one being from xxxx视频 and one being from Case Western Reserve University. This opens up a wide range of possibilities for you and the career path you are hoping to follow!
The application for this program is only through xxxx视频. You do not need to complete a separate application to CWRU to be considered for the dual degree program. Instead, indicate your interest in your xxxx视频 application. Submit additional materials for dual degree consideration through the xxxx视频 application or your high school counselor. Additional materials can include high school counselor and academic teacher recommendation letters. Official SAT/ACT scores are optional.
Dual degree applicants must be accepted by xxxx视频 first. Once accepted at xxxx视频, the xxxx视频 Admissions Office will send the application to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at CWRU. Applicants will receive their notice of acceptance at CWRU through their xxxx视频 acceptance letter.
If an applicant is accepted to the dual degree program, the enrollment is finalized through xxxx视频. The xxxx视频 and CWRU registrar offices will coordinate the details of the enrollment and classes needed.
Students enrolled in the program pay the xxxx视频 tuition plus a dual degree fee. Find the detailed cost of attendance for xxxx视频, here. The dual degree is only offered through xxxx视频 and generally the fee associated with the program is not funded by scholarships. While federal student aid is not applicable to coursework taken for the CWRU degree, xxxx视频 does allow extension of the xxxx视频 scholarship towards a fitth year as is usually needed to complete the dual degree. All dual degree applicants are considered for merit and need-based scholarship through xxxx视频. Students who apply to both schools independently cannot combine scholarships offered at either institution.