What kind of nontraditional graduate programs are offered at the University of Florida?
Concurrent graduate programs: A graduate student who wishes to pursue graduate degrees in two graduate programs or two master’s degrees within the same program concurrently must have the written approval of the representative of each department involved and the Dean of the Graduate School. Any student interested in pursuing concurrent degrees should discuss the proposed study with the Graduate School’s Student Records staff prior to applying for the programs. If the request is approved, the student must be officially admitted to both programs. If the student is approved to pursue two master’s programs, no more than 9 credits of course work from one degree program may be applied toward meeting the requirements for the second master’s degree. These 9 credits must be by petition to the Dean of the Graduate School.
Joint degree programs: Any graduate student wishing to participate in a joint program must be admitted to both programs. Enrollment in the program may precede enrollment in the other according to time lines set by the approved program proposal. A minimum of three credits registration in graduate courses in the fall or spring is required in the term in which a student intends to graduate (minimum of two credits in summer); this course work must be credit that will apply toward the graduate degree requirements.
Combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs: The University of Florida offers a number of bachelor’s/master’s programs for superior students in which 6-21 credits (generally 12 credits) of graduate-level courses are counted for both degrees. Courses that dual count must satisfy the transfer of credit requirements.
Multi-college programs: When one degree program is offered through more than one college, it is referred to as a multi-college program. Currently, the University of Florida offers the Doctor of Audiology degree program through the Colleges of Health Professions and Liberal Arts and Sciences; Master of Public Health through the Colleges of Health and Human Performance, Health Professions, Pharmacy and Medicine.
For more information on all programs see the listing of UF Graduate Degree Programs