This accelerated program combines the Civil Engineering B.S. and Master of Science degrees from Penn State Harrisburg. The Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate (IUG) degree program offers a select group of high-achieving students the opportunity to earn both degrees in just five years, through a streamlined, continuous course of study, and gain a comprehensive education in civil engineering. As many as twelve of the credits required for the master’s degree may be applied to both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 6 credits proposed to count for both degrees must be at the 500 level. Thesis, master’s paper, and undergraduate capstone credits may not be double counted. The fourth year of the IUG program differs from the fourth year of the Bachelor of Science program due to the courses that count toward the Master of Science degree requirements.
Student performance will be monitored on an on-going basis. In addition, a formal evaluation of a student’s academic performance will be conducted at the end of the first semester of the senior year for a typical program student. Students who have not maintained a 3.0 retention GPA in their Math and Civil (CE/ENVE) Engineering courses will be put on probationary status with respect to the IUG program. Their ability to continue in the IUG program will be based on academic performance in the last semester of their fourth year. As part of the review in the fourth year, students will be advised about the thesis or master’s paper requirement in the graduate program.
If for any reason a student admitted to the IUG program is unable to complete the requirements for the Master of Science degree, the student will be permitted to receive the Bachelor of Science degree assuming all the undergraduate degree requirements have been satisfactorily completed. If students successfully complete courses listed in the recommended schedule, they will satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree by the end of their fourth year.