Students can also pursue a B.S./M.S. degree combining any undergraduate major with M.S. in SDIM. Students enrolled in the B.S./M.S. program must satisfy all the program requirements of their B.S. degree as well as all the program requirements of the M.S. in SDIM. They may double count 4000-level courses for up to 12 credits of the 33 credit hours required for the M.S. in SDIM. They may also double count 12 credits of their graduate course credit towards meeting their undergraduate degree requirements. The conversion rate between graduate credits and undergraduate credits is stated in both the undergraduate and graduate catalogues. Thus, 18 undergraduate credits will yield 12 graduate credits and 12 graduate credits will yield 18 undergraduate credits. Minimum grade earned in double counted courses must be B. Students must register for B.S./M.S. credit prior to taking the courses, as an instructor may assign extra work for those taking a course for meeting the requirement of both degrees.
In consultation with the academic advisor, students must prepare a Plan of Study outlining the selections they will make to satisfy the B.S./M.S. degree requirements, including the courses that will double count. This Plan of Study should be submitted for approval to the SDIM Program Review Board by the end of 1st semester of enrollment into the B.S./M.S. program. Students must consult their advisors and the graduate catalog for making course selections.