Subsequent Degree

Subsequent Degree

  1. A student with a degree from Messiah may return to the University and graduate with a different subsequent degree.
  2. The following conditions must be met:
    1. The student must matriculate as a student of Messiah University.
    2. The subsequent degree must be different from the degree(s) already earned from Messiah, e.g., a B.A. and a B.S. This may also include a subsequent B.S. specialized degree, assuming each discipline earns the minimum number of distinct credits (e.g., a B.S. and a B.S.E. or B.S.B.M.E. and a B.S.C.E.). A previously earned minor may not be changed to a subsequent degree in the major of the same discipline.
    3. The student must complete all the requirements of the major for the subsequent degree, including a minimum of 24 unique credits.
    4. The student must complete the general education requirements related to the major of the subsequent degree.
    5. The student must complete at least 30 additional credits beyond the minimum required credits of the larger baccalaureate degree program. (e.g. first degree requires 123 credits and subsequent degree requires 120 credits – a minimum of 30 additional credits beyond the 123 of the larger baccalaureate degree is required).
  3. A student’s cumulative GPA is calculated and based on all undergraduate credits completed at Messiah.
  4. Graduation honors are granted in accordance with the University policy.