Accelerated Pathways and Dual/Joint Degrees
Use this form to request modifications to create an accelerated pathway program (Bachelor's and Master's degree completion track where a limited number of courses toward the Master's degree are used to satisfy requirements for the Bachelor's degree. To be eligible for an accelerated pathway, the combined total hours in the two degrees must exceed 150 credit hours. This request requires EPC approval and Board of Trustees approval. Please allow at least one full semester to complete these processes when planning
Use this form to request a new joint degree program with another SACSCOC institution. This request requires EPC approval, Board of Trustees approval, and SACSCOC notification, so please allow at least one full semester to complete these processes when planning.
Use this form to request approval for a new joint degree or academic award with another SACSCOC institution. A joint degree or academic award is an academic program in which a student receives instruction from at least two institutions in a curriculum leading to a single, academic degree or award, bearing the name of both institutions. This request requires EPC approval, SMU Board of Trustees approval, and SACSCOC approval, so please allow at least one academic year for all processes when planning.