Combined Degree & Special Programs

Combined Degree Programs

Business Management: Drew University – Wake Forest University 4+1 M.A.M. Program

Drew students who are interested in earning a Master of Arts in Management have the opportunity to gain preferential admission to Wake Forest University School of Business’s 10-month M.A.M. degree program. Drew students must have a major other than Business to be eligible for this program. Business Majors are not eligible.  Students with a minor in Business are eligible. Acceptance to the dual degree program guarantees a financial scholarship from Wake Forest University. The amount awarded depends on Drew GPA and other evidence, as described below.
 

Eligibility and Application Criteria
 

Students who meet the following requirements are guaranteed admission to the program.  For program eligibility students are required to:

• Achieve a GPA of at least 3.3 at the end of their junior year;
• Achieve a letter grade of ‘B’ or better in MATH 117 - Introductory Statistics, an equivalent statistics-based social science course or an advanced quantitative methods course;
• Meet all Drew degree requirements for a major other than Business.
   

Drew students apply for the program in the fall of their Senior year. The application process requires:

• Completing the online application form at: http://business.wfu.edu/ma-management/
• A personal interview with a Wake Forest University Admissions representative;
• Submission of GRE or GMAT test score;
• A letter from the Dean’s Office affirming that you have had no academic integrity violations at Drew.
   

Wake Forest University School of Business will be responsible for final application review and evaluation prior to entry into the dual degree program. Students who do not meet the above criteria for admissions through the dual degree program are welcomed to apply through the regular admissions process.
 

Scholarship Awards

Test scores and GPA (above 3.3) will not impact admission, but will affect the scholarship amount rewarded. Based on the GPA at time of admission, Drew students will be eligible for specific scholarships from Wake Forest as outlined below:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 – 3.399 receive a scholarship minimum of $5,000
• Cumulative GPA of 3.4 – 3.599 receive a scholarship minimum of $10,000
• Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher receive a scholarship minimum of $20,000
   

Scholarship awards may be higher based on a student’s demonstrated leadership ability, internships, extra-curricular activities, standardized test scores, final cumulative GPA, and other evidence indicative of academic success as an M.A. in Management student and post-graduation success as an M.A. in Management alumnus.

For more information about the Wake Forest University School of Business 10-month Master of Arts in Management program, please visit: http://business.wfu.edu/ma-management/.  

For more information about the Drew-Wake Forest 4+1 program, contact Professor Marc Tomljanovich.
 

Engineering: Drew University – Columbia University 3+2 B.A/B.S. Program

This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and an engineering degree. Students in this program will earn, in five years, a B.A. or B.S. degree from Drew, and a B.S. degree from Columbia University in engineering. Students will spend three years at Drew and then transfer to Columbia at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study. Students are required to complete their degree requirements, their major requirements, and their pre-engineering requirements while at Drew.  A minimum 3.30 (B+) GPA both overall and in the pre-engineering course work is expected. Applicants must obtain a minimum grade of B on their first attempt at each pre-engineering prerequisite courses.  For students matriculating to Drew on or after fall 2019, admission to Columbia is based on a competitive application process and is not guaranteed. Options exist for a 4+2 schedule that allows students to be considered for admission to Columbia after their fourth year at Drew which gives the student greater flexibility in their course planning.

The Dual Degree program is an attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula, which are highly structured and can require more than four years to complete. Program graduates are “liberally educated engineers” possessing strong communications and problem-solving skills, and a broad background in the humanities and social sciences, as well as a high-quality technical education. They are well-prepared to advance in technical management and to play major roles in solving increasingly complex societal problems.

In Columbia University’s Combined Engineering Program, students choose one of several engineering majors.

• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Earth and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• IEOR: Industrial Engineering, Engineering and Management Systems, or Operations Research
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Prerequisites for Entering the Dual Degree Engineering Program
To be eligible to enter Columbia’s Combined Program in Engineering after three years of undergraduate study at Drew, students must have taken:

• Mathematics: (3 semesters) Calculus I, II and III

MATH-150, MATH-151, MATH-250

• Physics: (2 semesters with lab) Calculus-based physics

PHYS-150 and PHYS-160

• Chemistry: (1 semester with lab)

CHEM-150 or CHEM-151

• Computer Science (C++, JAVA, Python or MATLAB): (1 semester)

CSCI-149 or CSCI-150

• Economics: (1 semester)

ECON-101 or ECON-102

• English composition: satisfied by DSEM-100 or WRTG-101 or WRTG-120

Note: specific engineering majors listed above may have additional prerequisites. You are advised to read the combined plan curriculum guide for the most up-to-date information about the requirements for all programs.

Successfully completing all engineering prerequisites in addition to Drew’s General Education and major requirements takes careful planning.All students intending to participate in this program should contact the 3+2 Program Advisor (engineering@drew.edu) during their first semester at Drew for an advising appointment. Students need strong math skills to succeed in this program. To finish the Drew portion of this program in three years, students may have to take 20 credits (5 courses) in some semesters or take classes in the summer. First-year student registration: Students should take Math 150 (or a higher level math if placed at that level), PHYS 150 and PHYS 113 in the fall semester. While students can pursue any major at Drew, the Physics major provides the best alignment with the Columbia Combined Plan. Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics majors can also provide foundational knowledge aligned with the engineering coursework.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students who meet the following criteria will have a competitive application for this program:

• Be enrolled full-time at Drew for at least three years
• Achieve an overall and pre-engineering GPAs of 3.30 or higher
• Achieve a minimum letter grade of ‘B’ in all pre-engineering science and math prerequisite courses on the first attempt
• Provide three letters of recommendation: one from a math professor, one from a science professor, and one from the Combined Plan Liaison. Both professors need to have taught the student in his/her sophomore year or later.
• Successful completion, by the end of the spring semester in which you are applying, of the specific prerequisite courses for your intended major at Columbia
• Completion (before entering Columbia) of the major and general education requirements for Drew
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency as decided by Columbia

Upon successful completion of two years at Columbia, students in the 3+2 program will be awarded a bachelor’s degree from Drew University and a B.S. from Columbia. A student who, for any reason, does not to complete their studies at Columbia may return to Drew to complete the bachelor’s degree requirements. In such a case, Drew will allow the transfer up to 24 credits from Columbia toward Drew’s degree requirements. Transfer credit will be given for courses satisfactorily completed at Columbia with a grade of C- or higher.   

For more information about the Drew-Columbia 3+2 program, contact  engineering@drew.edu.

Engineering: Drew University – Washington University in St. Louis 3+2 and 3+3

This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and an engineering degree. Students in this program will earn, in five years, a B.A. or B.S. degree from Drew, and a B.S. degree from Washington University in St. Louis in engineering. Students will spend three years at Drew and then enroll at Washington at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study. A minimum 3.25 GPA both overall and in math and science coursework is expected. Options exist for a 4+2 schedule that allows students to be considered for admission to Washington after their fourth year at Drew, which gives students greater flexibility in course planning. Students may also earn an engineering master’s degree in addition to the undergraduate engineering and liberal arts degrees by enrolling in a graduate 3-year option.

The Dual Degree program is an attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula, which are highly structured. Program graduates are “liberally educated engineers” possessing strong communications and problem-solving skills, and a broad background in the humanities and social sciences, as well as a high-quality technical education. They are well-prepared to advance in technical management and to play major roles in solving increasingly complex societal problems.

In Washington University’s program, students choose one of the following engineering majors:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Science and Engineering

Prerequisites for Entering the Dual Degree Engineering Program
To be eligible to enter Washington’s Combined Program in Engineering after three years of undergraduate study at Drew, students must have taken:

• Mathematics: (4 semesters) Calculus I, II and III, and Differential Equations

MATH-150, MATH-151, MATH-250, MATH-315

(Linear Algebra, MATH-303, is strongly recommended)

• Physics: (2 semesters with lab) Calculus-based physics

PHYS-150 and PHYS-160

• Chemistry: (1 semester with lab)

CHEM-150 or CHEM-151

• Computer Science: (1 semester)

CSCI-149 or CSCI-150

• English composition: satisfied by DSEM-100, WRTG-120, or WRTG-101
• Humanities and Social Sciences: (4 courses, with at least 2 courses in Humanities and 1 course in Social Sciences) This requirement is satisfied by any Drew courses identified as Breadth-Humanities (BHUM) and Breadth-Social Sciences (BSS); ECON-101 recommended as BSS.

Note: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering majors have additional prerequisites. You are advised to read the combined plan curriculum guide and meet with the 3+2 Program Adviser for the most up-to-date information about the requirements for all programs.

Successfully completing all engineering prerequisites in addition to Drew’s General Education and major requirements takes careful planning. All students intending to participate in this program should contact the 3+2 Program Adviser ( engineering@drew.edu ) during their first semester at Drew for an advising appointment. Students need strong math skills to succeed in this program. First-year student registration: Students should take Math 150 (or a higher level math if placed at that level), PHYS 150 and PHYS 113 in the fall semester. While students can pursue any major at Drew, the Physics major provides the best alignment with the Washington University Combined Plan. Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics majors can also provide foundational knowledge aligned with the engineering coursework.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

• Students who meet the following criteria will be accepted to this program:
• Be enrolled full-time at Drew for at least three years
• Achieve an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Achieve a GPA of 3.25 or higher in science and math coursework
• Provide a letter of institutional endorsement from the Dual Degree liaison officer.
• Complete (before entering Washington) 90 total credits, including all general education requirements, at Drew
• Complete most of the major requirements at Drew. Students may transfer up to 10 credits taken during their first year at Washington University as electives toward their Drew major. Students pursuing this option must:

a) Complete the Pre-Approval for Study Elsewhere form to have their Washington courses approved as electives for their major before beginning their final semester at Drew.

b) Talk to the program chair and their major adviser about how they will fulfill Drew’s major capstone requirement.

• Demonstrate English Language proficiency as decided by Washington University
• Be in good standing, including but not limited to confirmation that the student is free of any disciplinary/student conduct record with no unresolved or pending disciplinary/student conduct issues at Drew.

Upon successful completion of two years at Washington, students in the 3+2 program will be awarded a bachelor’s degree from Drew University and a B.S. from Washington. A student who, for any reason, does not complete their studies at Washington may return to Drew to complete the bachelor’s degree requirements. In such a case, Drew will allow the transfer up to 24 credits from Washington toward Drew’s degree requirements.  Transfer credit will be given for courses satisfactorily completed at Washington with a grade of C- or higher.   

For more information about the Drew-Washington 3+2 program, contact engineering@drew.edu .

Environmental Management: Drew University – Duke University 3+2 M.E.M. Program

The dual degree program in environmental management is a competitive cooperative program between Drew University and the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.  Students spend three years at Drew and two years at Duke in an integrated course of study that allows them to receive their Bachelor’s of Arts from Drew and a Master’s of Environmental Management (MEM) degree from Duke in a total of five years.  Students in the program earn their bachelor’s degree from Drew after successfully completing their first year at Duke and earn their master’s degree from Duke after their second year at the Nicholas School. Students interested in pursuing the dual degree programs should contact Drew’s program advisor to plan their course of study.
 

In Duke’s Master’s of Environmental Management degree students choose one of seven specialized concentrations as a focal point for their studies.

• Coastal Environmental Management
• Energy and Environment
• Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
• Environmental Economics and Policy
• Ecosystem Science and Conservation
• Global Environmental Change
• Water Resources Management

Prerequisites for Entering the Dual Degree Program
To be eligible to enter a master’s program a Duke after three years of undergraduate study, students must have taken:

• College level course in Calculus* (required)
• College level course in Statistics* (required)
• Natural or Social Science courses related to the student’s area of interest
   

*Students must earn a minimum grade of B- and earn college credit in order for these courses to count toward the prerequisite. Pass/Fail courses and self-paced courses will not fulfill these requirements.

Students should have undergraduate experience and training in professional writing, which in most cases is satisfied by Drew’s Writing in the Major requirement.

It is extremely helpful if students wishing to pursue the 3-2 program have taken advantage of summer internship, externship, and research opportunities during their first three years of study at the undergraduate level.  Final acceptance to the program is dependent on a candidate’s application to Duke which is submitted in a student’s third year at Drew.

Program-Specific Prerequisites
In addition to the school-wide prerequisites in calculus and statistics (see above), each program area of study requires or recommends additional college-level course preparation, see the list below:
 

Master’s of Environmental Management (MEM) degree

• Coastal Environmental Management (CEM)
  Microeconomics is required - (either a full semester microeconomics course or an introductory course that is more than half microeconomics rather than macroeconomics)
• Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP)
  Microeconomics is required - (either a full semester microeconomics course or an introductory course that is more than half microeconomics rather than macroeconomics)
• Ecosystem Science and Conservation (ESC)
  Principles of Ecology is required; Microeconomics is not required for the ESC program but it is required for Resource and Environmental Economics (ENVIRON 520), a course taken by a large number of ESC students
• Energy and Environment (EE)
  Microeconomics is required (either a full semester microeconomics course or an introductory course that is more than half microeconomics rather than macroeconomics)
• Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health (EEH)
  One semester of college Chemistry is required; Organic Chemistry and Principles of Ecology are both recommended
• Global Environmental Change (GEC)
  Introductory courses in Earth Sciences/Geology and Biology are both recommended
• Water Resources Management (WRM)
  General courses in Chemistry and Physics are recommended; Microeconomics is not required for the WRM program but it is required for Resource and Environmental Economics (ENVIRON 520), a course taken by a large number of WRM students
   

Eligibility and Application Criteria

How to Apply
Students should consult with Drew’s Drew-Duke program advisor to plan their course of study.  Students apply directly to the Nicholas School to enter the MEM program. Admission to the program is not automatic and is ultimately determined by Duke.  See Duke’s website (Application Materials & Requirements) for deadlines and a list of required materials.

Special Requirements
In addition to the materials required of all MEM applicants, prospective 3-2 students must submit a statement from the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts stating that the student will be released from their final undergraduate credits in order to enroll in a 3-2 program.

In addition, at least one letter of recommendation should be from Drew’s Drew-Duke program adviser and a second letter should be from another faculty member acquainted with the student’s undergraduate career. If the student has had a significant amount of work experience related to his or her intended graduate program, the third letter may be from an employer.
 

Tuition & Financial Support
See Duke’s website for current tuition rates and details on living expenses you can expect during your time at Duke.

See Financial Support on Duke’s program website for details on the many scholarships, fellowships, and loans that are available, which include both need-based and merit-based forms of financial support. Admissions decisions are made independently from any applications for financial assistance.

Drew Requirements for Dual Degree Program in Environmental Management

1. Before starting at Duke, students must complete at least 104 Drew approved credits, with at least 48 credits in residence at Drew.
2. Before starting at Duke, students must complete all Drew general education requirements.
3. Students are encouraged to complete all requirements for their major while at Drew. However, students may transfer up to 8 credits taken during their first year at Duke as electives toward their Drew major. Students pursuing this option must:
   a) Complete the Pre-Approval for Study Elsewhere form to have their Duke courses approved as electives for their major before beginning their final semester at Drew.
   b)  Talk to the program and their major adviser about how they will fulfill Drew’s major capstone requirement.
    

Students planning to transfer electives from Duke towards their Drew major should declare their intent to do so as early as possible to their Academic Advisor, Chair or Director of their major, and the 3-2 Program Advisor. Please note, not all majors may be feasible with this joint 3-2 program.

Upon successful completion of the first year at Duke (with grades of C- or higher in all courses), students in the 3-2 program will be granted their Drew B.A. degree.  In other words, Drew will allow a student to transfer up to 24 upper-level credits from their first year at Duke to Drew to complete the credits for the Bachelor’s degree.  A student who, for any reason, earns less than a C- at Duke, or fails to complete their first year of graduate study, may return to Drew to complete the B.A. degree requirements. In such a case, transfer credit will be given for courses satisfactorily completed at Duke with a grade of C- or higher.   

For more information about the Drew-Duke 3+2 program, contact Professor Ryan Hinrichs
 

Forestry: Drew University – Duke University 3+2 M.F. Program

The dual degree program in forestry is a competitive cooperative program between Drew University and the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.  Students spend three years at Drew and two years at Duke in an integrated course of study that allows them to receive their Bachelor’s of Arts from Drew and Master’s of Forestry (MF) degree from Duke in a total of five years. Students in the program earn their bachelor’s degree from Drew after successfully completing their first year at Duke and earn their master’s degree from Duke after their second year at the Nicholas School. Students interested in pursuing a dual degree program should contact Drew’s program advisor to plan their course of study.

In Duke’s Master’s of Forestry degree students integrate forest ecology and management within an educational program that also emphasizes related environmental fields.

Prerequisites for Entering the Dual Degree Program
To be eligible to enter a master’s program a Duke after three years of undergraduate study, students must have taken:

• College level course in Calculus* (required)
• College level course in Statistics* (required)
• Natural or Social Science courses related to the student’s area of interest
   

*Students must earn a minimum grade of B- and earn college credit in order for these courses to count toward the prerequisite. Pass/Fail courses and self-paced courses will not fulfill these requirements.

Students should have undergraduate experience and training in professional writing, which in most cases is satisfied by Drew’s Writing in the Major requirement.

It is extremely helpful if students wishing to pursue the 3-2 program have taken advantage of summer internship, externship, and research opportunities during their first three years of study at the undergraduate level.  Final acceptance to the program is dependent on a candidate’s application to Duke which is submitted in a student’s third year at Drew.

Program-Specific Prerequisites
In addition to the school-wide prerequisites in calculus and statistics (see above), program area of study requires or recommends additional college-level course preparation, see the list below:

Master’s of Forestry (MF) degree

• Principles of Ecology and an Introductory Economics course that includes microeconomics are both required

Although students without the level of preparation described above may be accepted for admission, it is expected that deficiencies will be made up prior to entrance by means of formal coursework.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

How to Apply
Students should consult with Drew’s Drew-Duke program advisor to plan their course of study.  Students apply directly to the Nicholas School to enter the MF program. Admission to the program is not automatic and is ultimately determined by Duke.  See Duke’s website (Application Materials & Requirements) for deadlines and a list of required materials.

Special Requirements
In addition to the materials required of all MF applicants, prospective 3-2 students must submit a statement from the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts stating that the student will be released from their final undergraduate credits in order to enroll in a 3-2 program.

In addition, at least one letter of recommendation should be from Drew’s Drew-Duke program adviser and a second letter should be from another faculty member acquainted with the student’s undergraduate career. If the student has had a significant amount of work experience related to his or her intended graduate program, the third letter may be from an employer.

Tuition & Financial Support
See Duke’s website for current tuition rates and details on living expenses you can expect during your time at Duke.

See Financial Support on Duke’s program website for details on the many scholarships, fellowships, and loans that are available, which include both need-based and merit-based forms of financial support. Admissions decisions are made independently from any applications for financial assistance.

Drew Requirements for Dual Degree Program in Forestry

1.   Before starting at Duke, students must complete at least 104 Drew approved credits, with at least 48 credits in residence at Drew.

2.   Before starting at Duke, students must complete all Drew general education requirements.

3.   Students are encouraged to complete all requirements for their major while at Drew. However, students may transfer up to 8 credits taken during their first year at Duke as electives toward their Drew major. Students pursuing this option must:

a) Complete the Pre-Approval for Study Elsewhere form to have their Duke courses approved as electives for their major before beginning their final semester at Drew.

b)  Talk to the program and their major adviser about how they will fulfill Drew’s major capstone requirement.
 

Students planning to transfer electives from Duke towards their Drew major should declare their intent to do so as early as possible to their Academic Advisor, Chair or Director of their major, and the 3-2 Program Advisor. Please note, not all majors may be feasible with this joint 3-2 program.

Upon successful completion of the first year at Duke (with grades of C- or higher in all courses), students in the 3-2 program will be granted their Drew B.A. degree.  In other words, Drew will allow a student to transfer up to 24 upper-level credits from their first year at Duke to Drew to complete the credits for the Bachelor’s degree.  A student who, for any reason, earns less than a C- at Duke, or fails to complete their first year of graduate study, may return to Drew to complete the B.A. degree requirements. In such a case, transfer credit will be given for courses satisfactorily completed at Duke with a grade of C- or higher.  

For more information about the Drew-Duke 3+2 program, contact Professor Ryan Hinrichs
 

Law: Drew University – Seton Hall Law School 3+3 J.D. Program

Drew students interested in a career in law have the opportunity to gain admission to law school while earning an undergraduate degree at Drew.  Students may apply to the accelerated 3+3 program to receive their Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) from Drew and their Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the law school in six years, as opposed to the traditional seven.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

How to apply
Students should consult with Drew’s pre-law adviser to plan their course of study.  Students should apply directly to the SHLS by April 1 of their junior year. See Application Materials & Requirements for a list of required materials.

For the 3+3 program, by the end of the junior year, Drew students are required to:

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the time of application and at the end of their junior year at Drew.
• Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of their junior year and earn a score in the 77th percentile or higher.
• Submit a complete application, including a valid LSAT score to SHLS.
• Maintain a “good social standing” while enrolled at Drew and have no indication of engagement in conduct that might result in denial of admission to the State Bar Association.
   

The SHLS Admissions Office will conduct a final review of a student’s transcripts to ensure that all requirements of the Program have been met prior to entry into the Law School. 

Drew Requirements for 3+3 Dual Degree Program

• Before starting at SHLS, students must complete at least 98 Drew approved credits, with at least 48 credits in residence at Drew.
• Before starting at SHLS, students must complete all Drew general education requirements.
• Students are encouraged to complete all requirements for their major while at Drew. However, students may transfer up to 8 credits taken during their first year at SHLS as electives for their Drew major. Students pursuing this option must:
  a) Complete the Pre-Approval for Study Elsewhere form to have their SHLS courses approved as electives for their major before beginning their final semester at Drew.
  b)  Talk to the program and their major adviser about how they will fulfill Drew’s major capstone requirement.

Students planning to transfer electives from SHLS towards their Drew major should declare their intent to do so as early as possible to their Academic Adviser, Chair or Director of their major, and the Pre-Law Adviser. Please note, not all majors may be feasible with this 3+3 program. A student may enroll in the program at any point during their Drew career. 

Upon successful completion of the first year at SHLS (with grades of C- or higher in all courses), students in the 3+3 program will be granted their Drew B.A. degree.  In other words, Drew will allow a student to transfer up to 30 upper-level credits from their first year at SHLS to Drew to complete the credits for the Bachelor’s degree.  A student who, for any reason, earns less than a C- at SHLS, or fails to complete their first year of graduate study, may return to Drew to complete the B.A. degree requirements.  In such a case, transfer credit will be given for courses satisfactorily completed at SHLS with a grade of C- or higher.  

About Seton Hall Law School:
Seton Hall Law is located one block from Newark Penn Station and only 20 minutes from Wall Street, the legal and financial capital of the world. The law school is distinguished by a highly competitive but collegial environment that promotes rigorous academic standards while fostering strong relationships among students and faculty.  Seton Hall Law graduates make their mark in public interest, government service, and corporate practice.  The schools’ strong placement record opens extraordinary opportunities to graduates not only in top law firms in New York and across the Northeast but also in high technology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, government, and public interest organizations.

***Students admitted into the 3+3 Drew/SHLS program who do not meet program requirements, may be considered for admission to SHLS in the regular pool of Seton Hall Law admissions.  This consideration would follow successful completion of their Baccalaureate degree program and completion of all required SHLS application requirements.***

For further details: contact pre-law faculty advisor Professor Jinee Lokaneeta, Department of Political Science and International Relations or Pre Professional Advisor Lisa Layne.

Law: Drew University – Seton Hall Law School 4+3 J.D. Program

Drew students interested in a career in law have the opportunity to gain admission to law school while earning an undergraduate degree at Drew.  Students who qualify for the 4+3 program gain preferential admission to Seton Hall Law School (SHLS).

Eligibility and Application Criteria

How to apply
Students should consult with Drew’s pre-law adviser to plan their course of study.  Students should apply directly to the SHLS by April 1 of their senior year. See Application Materials & Requirements for a list of required materials.

For the 4+3 program, by end of the senior year, Drew students are required to:

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the time of application and at the end of their senior year at Drew.
• Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of their senior year and earn a score in the 75th percentile or higher.
• Submit a complete application, including a valid LSAT score to SHLS
• Maintain a “good social standing” while enrolled at Drew and have no indication of engagement in conduct that might result in denial of admission to the State Bar Association.
   

Seton Hall Law School will be responsible for the final review and evaluation prior to entry into the dual degree program.

About Seton Hall Law School:
Seton Hall Law is located one block from Newark Penn Station and only 20 minutes from Wall Street, the legal and financial capital of the world. The law school is distinguished by a highly competitive but collegial environment that promotes rigorous academic standards while fostering strong relationships among students and faculty.  Seton Hall Law graduates make their mark in public interest, government service, and corporate practice.  The schools’ strong placement record opens extraordinary opportunities to graduates not only in top law firms in New York and across the Northeast but also in high technology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, government, and public interest organizations.

***Students admitted into the 4+3 Drew/SHLS program who do not meet program requirements, may be considered for admission to SHLS in the regular pool of Seton Hall Law admissions.  This consideration would follow successful completion of their Baccalaureate degree program and completion of all required SHLS application requirements.***

For further details: contact pre-law faculty advisor Professor Jinee Lokaneeta, Department of Political Science and International Relations or Pre Professional Advisor Lisa Layne.

Law: Drew University – New York Law School 4+2 J.D. Program

Drew students interested in a career in the law have the opportunity to gain admission to New York Law School (NYLS) while earning an undergraduate degree at Drew. Students who qualify for the 4+2 program gain automatic admission to New York Law School to gain their NYLS Juris Doctor (J.D.), alongside their Drew B.A. in six years, as opposed to the traditional seven.  Program participants also receive a minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 from New York Law School.

Eligibility and Application Criteria
How to apply: Students should consult with Drew’s pre-law adviser to plan their course of study.  Students should apply directly to NYLS by April 1. See Application Materials & Requirements for a list of required materials.

Students who wish to participate in the 4+2 program are required to:

• Complete all the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) at Drew including a minimum of 60 Drew credits (transfer credits not included) towards the Degree.
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the time of application and at the end of their senior year at Drew.
• Take the LSAT in December of their senior year and earn a minimum score of 155.
• Present two letters of recommendations, including one from the Pre-Law Advisor, that are deemed satisfactory by NYLS.
• Must meet all requirements for NYLS for admission, including a review of the student’s files from Drew for character and fitness requirements.
   

Students who are admitted to NYLS under the 4+2 program and complete the requirements of the agreement will be provided with:

• A minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 for each year they are enrolled in the NYLS two-year J.D. Program.
• Guaranteed housing provided by NYLS with compliance of all NYLS housing policies and procedures.

For further details: contact pre-law faculty advisor Professor Jinee Lokaneeta, Department of Political Science and International Relations or Pre Professional Advisor Lisa Layne.

Law: Drew University – New York Law School 4+3 J.D. Program

Drew students interested in a career in the law have the opportunity to gain admission to New York Law School (NYLS) while earning an undergraduate degree at Drew. Students who qualify for the program gain automatic admission to New York Law School to gain their Juris Doctor (J.D.).  Program participants also receive a minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 from New York Law School.

Eligibility and Application Criteria
How to apply: Students should consult with Drew’s pre-law adviser to plan their course of study.  Students should apply directly to NYLS by April 1. See Application Materials & Requirements for a list of required materials.

Students who wish to participate in the 4+3 program are required to

• Complete all the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) at Drew including a minimum of 60 Drew credits (transfer credits not included) towards the Degree
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 at the time of application and at the end of their senior year at Drew.
• Take the LSAT no later than December of their senior year and earn a minimum score of 153.
• Present two letters of recommendations, including one from the Pre-Law Adviser, that are deemed satisfactory by NYLS.
• Must meet all requirements for NYLS for admission, including a review of the student’s files from Drew for character and fitness requirements.
   

Students who are admitted to NYLS under the 4+3 program and complete the requirements of the agreement will be provided with:

• A minimum merit scholarship of $25,000 for each year they are enrolled in NYLS three-year J.D. Program.
• Guaranteed housing provided by NYLS with compliance of all NYLS housing policies and procedures.
   

For further details: contact pre-law faculty advisor Professor Jinee Lokaneeta, Department of Political Science and International Relations or Pre Professional Advisor Lisa Layne.

Nursing: Drew University - Drexel University 4+1 B.A./B.S.N.

This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and a bachelor of science in nursing degree. Students in this program will earn, in five years, a B.A. degree from Drew, and a B.S.N from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. Students attend Drew for four years, and then earn their B.S.N. at Drexel through the Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) program in nursing.  

Drexel’s 11-month Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) is an intensive nursing program for students who already have completed a bachelor’s degree.  The ACE program is geared toward students who will benefit from intense education in nursing science rather than the traditional program, which takes three or four years. ACE provides intensive immersion in nursing science, as well as facilitated entrance into nursing practice.  Graduates from the ACE program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN© to become registered nurses (RN). The nurse with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to practice in all health care settings—critical care, outpatient, public health, and mental health.
 

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students should consult with Drew’s combined degree nursing adviser (Dr. Joanna Miller) to plan their course of study.  Students must submit their applications to Drexel’s ACE program by October 15  or April 15.  Applicants receive guaranteed reserved admission to the program provided that they meet the following requirements and complete the prerequisites:

• Candidates for admission must have completed a bachelor’s degree from Drew with a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Students must complete all prerequisite courses for the ACE program at least two months before matriculation.
• Students must be in good academic standing at Drew, and all other prior institutions attended.
• A student must be in good social standing, including but not limited to confirmation that the student is free of any disciplinary/student conduct record with no unresolved or pending disciplinary/student conduct issues at Drew and all prior institutions attended.
•  A candidate will be required to answer the criminal history disclosure question on the Drexel application and may be subject to further review; this is required of all admitted or re-admitted students to Drexel. 
• English Language Proficiency: International student applicants to the ACE program who did not complete all four years of high school in an English-speaking country are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.  Entry to the ACE program requires an overall TOEFL score of 79, and a minimum of 26 in the speaking section or an overall IELTS score of 6.5, and a minimum of 7.5 in the speaking section.  Students who met these language requirements when admitted to Drew are not required to retake the test.+

In the Drew University-Drexel University 4+1 nursing program, students may choose any undergraduate major offered at Drew.  To be eligible for guaranteed reserved admission into Drexel’s ACR Program in Nursing, students must also complete the following prerequisite courses at least two months before matriculation:

Prerequisites for the ACR Nursing Program:

¹A student may have a grade of C or below for no more than two of these designated courses

*Chemistry must be taken within ten years of starting the ACE program.

**Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology must be taken within five years of starting the ACE Program.

It takes careful planning to successfully complete all prerequisites, in addition to Drew’s general education and major requirements.  All students intending to participate in this program should contact the Nursing Program Adviser, Professor Joanna Miller, during their first semester at Drew for an advising appointment.  First year students are advised to enroll in CHEM 150 or CHEM 151.    

Drew students will be responsible for all tuitions and fees for the ACE program.  Drexel University does not provide institutional aid to the NACE program. 

For more information about the Drew-Drexel 4+1 nursing program, contact Professor Joanna Miller.

Nutrition: Drew University - Drexel University 3.5+1.5 (or 4+2) B.A. with Master of Science in Human Nutrition

This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition with the Didactic Program in Dietetics focus (DPD track). Students in this program will earn, in five years, a B.A. degree from Drew, and a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Students attend Drew for three and a half years, and then earn their masters degree at Drexel in eighteen months. A six-year program is also possible.

At Drexel University, students pursue the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) track leading to becoming a registered dietitian. This program covers all aspects of normal and therapeutic nutrition for individuals and groups.  This major encompasses nutrition science, the application of the principles of biochemistry, physiology, and biology to human nutritional needs.  The degree stresses the interdisciplinary and scientific nature of nutrition and food and provides students with a base of theoretical knowledge and methodology enabling them to continue professional growth after graduation
 

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students should consult with Drew’s combined degree nutrition adviser (Dr. Joanna Miller) to plan their course of study.  Students must submit their applications to Drexel’s Nutrition M.S. DPD track by August 15 for a January start date to complete the 1.5-year M.S. program, or by May 15 for a September start date, to complete the 2-year M.S. program. Applicants receive guaranteed reserved admission to the program provided that they meet the following requirements and complete the prerequisites:

• Candidates for admission must have completed their Drew degree and all requirements for entry into the program, and they must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Students wishing to enroll in the 1.5-year M.S. program must have completed their Drew degree and all requirements required for entry into the program by the end of the fall semester of their senior year. 
• Candidates for admission must have the following minimum GRE scores:  Verbal 153, Quantitative 153, and Writing 3.0. 
• Applicants who native language is not English and/or were born outside of the United States are required to take both the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the TSE (Test of Spoken English) and achieve a passing score in each. 

It takes careful planning to successfully complete all prerequisites, in addition to Drew’s general education and major requirements.  All students intending to participate in this program should contact the Nutrition Program Adviser, Dr. Joanna Miller, during their first semester at Drew for an advising appointment.   First year students are advised to enroll in CHEM 150 or CHEM 151. 

Drew Students will be responsible for all tuition and fees. Drew Students will be eligible to apply to Drexel for need-based financial aid as well as any applicable merit based scholarships and grants to assist with the costs of this program.

For more information about the Drew-Drexel 5 year nutrition program, contact Dr. Joanna Miller.

Medicine: Drew University – New Jersey Medical School 3+4 B.A./M.D. Program

What is the seven-year dual-degree program in Medicine?

Can I be pre-med at Drew without participating in this seven-year B.A./M.D. program?

Yes! Any student admitted to Drew can pursue a career in medicine and spend their full four years at Drew before continuing to medical school, taking time to explore other fields, take advanced science course work or gain research experiences.

What is the difference between the accelerated B.A./M.D. program and regular pre-med studies at Drew?

With the B.A./M.D. program, students are accepted simultaneously to Drew University’s B.A. program and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)’s M.D. program. These students spend three years at Drew and four years at NJMS. They do not need to apply again for medical school admission, although they must maintain high grades to stay in the program. With regular pre-med studies, a student devotes the normal four years to undergraduate work at Drew. Admission to medical school is not guaranteed, but students apply to medical schools of their choice at the end of their junior year, with help from Drew’s Health Professions Advising program.

What credentials do I need to be accepted into the B.A./M.D. program?

• Unweighted High School 3.8 GPA
• SAT total score of 1500 or higher or ACT composite score of 34 or higher. Scores must be on one administration of the exam. They cannot be superscored.
• SAT II subject test(s) in math or science (optional, but recommended)
• Prior exposure to the medical field in the form of an internship, academic program, research, volunteer activities or shadowing (optional, but recommended)

Please note: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States to be eligible for consideration for this program.

How competitive is the program?

Applicants to the dual-degree (B.A./M.D.) program should recognize that admission is highly competitive. Each year, 60 to 100 applicants to Drew University qualify for the program, only 5 to 10 of whom are offered admission by NJMS.

Will ACT scores be accepted instead of SAT scores?

Yes. An ACT score of 34 or higher, on one administration of the test, will be accepted instead of SAT scores.

What if I am not selected for the dual-degree program? Can I still be admitted to the regular B.A. program?

Yes! All dual-degree applicants are automatically considered for the B.A. program at Drew and may even receive an offer of admission to the B.A. program prior to learning about their final status in the B.A./M.D. application process.

Will I be considered for Drew’s Merit Awards as a Dual-Degree Applicant?

Yes. Merit awards can be used during three years of study at Drew. In addition BA/MD students students are encouraged, to apply to our specialty scholarships in science, civic engagement and the arts.

What are the academic requirements for students participating in the program?

Participants in this program need not major in the sciences while at Drew, although fitting some majors into the three Drew years will necessitate taking extra courses. While at Drew, a dual-degree student completes the selected major, all general education requirements and a set of required pre-medical courses (two semesters each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics; and six credits of English). To retain the guaranteed admission to New Jersey Medical School students must carry at least 14 credit hours each semester and maintain an overall grade-point average of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) each semester. In addition, students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.4 or better in all science classes taken each semester at Drew, with a minimum grade of B- in each of the required pre-medical courses. Finally, students must also take the MCAT exam during their junior year, although no minimum score is required on the test.

How do I apply for the dual-degree program?

Submit the Common Application and on the Drew University question “Which combined degree program, if any, are you interested in?” choose the “7 year Medicine Program with the New Jersey Medical school” and answer the brief essay. Your application and supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, recommendations, etc.) must all be received by November 1.

Is an admissions interview required?

Yes. Once you complete your application by November 1, it will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. Selected students will be invited for an interview.

What is the timetable for admissions decisions?

Drew University will forward the applications of qualified candidates to NJMS, where students will be selected for interviews at the medical school. In early April, NJMS will notify candidates of their admission to the program. Students admitted to the program must notify Drew of their decision to enroll by May 1.

What if I am admitted to the program but later change my mind?

If admitted to the dual-degree (B.A./M.D.) program, you are under no obligation to complete the program and attend NJMS. You may opt to remain at Drew and graduate after the regular four years of study and to apply to any other medical school you wish or pursue another career. However, you will not retain your guaranteed admission to NJMS as an option if you elect to submit applications to other medical schools.

For more information about the pre-medical program at Drew, including the dual degree B.A./M.D. program, please contact:
Office of College Admissions Drew University Madison, New Jersey 07940 
 

Software Engineering: Drew University – Stevens Institute of Technology 4+1 B.A./M.S. Program

The Drew University / Stevens Institute of Technology 4+1 B.A./M.S. in Software Engineering program allows qualified computer science majors or minors to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree at Drew and the Master of Science degree at Stevens in five years instead of the five and one half years that it would normally require.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students are eligible to apply to the Drew/Stevens program coordinator for provisional acceptance once they have completed 48 credits towards Drew graduation.  The requirements for provisional acceptance are:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• A minimum of 3.0 in Computer Science courses
• Recommendation of the Drew/Stevens program coordinator
• No academic integrity violations.

Students who meet the following requirements are guaranteed admission to the program provided they meet the following requirements:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 at Drew;
• A positive recommendation from the Drew faculty person who serves as the Drew/Stevens Program Coordinator; and
• No academic integrity violations at Drew (one case resolved through the alternative dispute resolution process is acceptable)

By graduation from Drew, the 4+1 student will have:

• Completed 134 credits, including the CSCI 220, 540, 600 courses
• Achieved minimum GRE scores of 300 overall and 155 quantitative
• A minimum grade of 3.3 in the following graduate-level Drew computer science courses: CSCI 540 and 600. 

CSCI 540 and 600 successfully completed at Drew with a grade of 3.3 or above will be transferred to Stevens and applied to the M.S. in Software Engineering as the equivalent of SSW 540 and 690. Taking these two courses at Drew reduces the number of credits needed for the M.S. degree, thus allowing the M.S. in Software Engineering to be completed in one calendar year.  

Final Acceptance

Final acceptance of Drew students into the Stevens M.S. in Software Engineering program additionally requires submission of a completed Stevens’ application of admission, to be completed by March 15th of student’s final academic year at Drew. The standard Stevens application fee will be waived for applicants to this program.

For more information about the Drew-Stevens 4+1 program, contact Professor Emily Hill.

Software Engineering: Drew University – Stevens Institute of Technology 4+1.5 B.A./M.S. Program

The Drew University – Stevens Institute of Technology 4+1.5 Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science in Software Engineering program allows Drew students without a major or minor in Computer Science the ability to complete the Drew B.A. and the Stevens M.S. in Software Engineering in five and one half years.  Upon completing the Drew degree, students will enroll at Stevens to complete the graduate degree.   Meeting the entry requirements for the program will guarantee admission to Stevens.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students are eligible to apply to the Drew/Stevens program coordinator for provisional acceptance once they have completed 48 credits towards Drew graduation.  The requirements for provisional acceptance are:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• A minimum of 3.0 in Computer Science courses
• Recommendation of the Drew/Stevens program coordinator
• No academic integrity violations.

Students who meet the following requirements are guaranteed admission to the program provided they meet the following requirements:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 at Drew;
• A positive recommendation from the Drew faculty person who serves as the Drew/Stevens Program Coordinator; and
• No academic integrity violations at Drew (one case resolved through the alternative dispute resolution process is acceptable)

By graduation from Drew, the 4+1.5 student will have:

• Completed 128 credits at Drew University
• Completed CSCI 150, 220 courses
• Achieved minimum GRE scores of 300 overall and 155 quantitative

Final Acceptance

Final acceptance of Drew students into the Stevens M.S. in Software Engineering program additionally requires submission of a completed Stevens’ application of admission, to be completed by March 15th of student’s final academic year at Drew. The standard Stevens application fee will be waived for applicants to this program.

Scholarship Awards

Non-computer science majors and minors admitted into the M.S. in Software Engineering at Stevens will be eligible for National Science Foundation (NSF) scholarships up to a total of $15,000.  Scholarships are need-based and recipients must be a U.S. citizen, or a “U.S Person” as defined by NSF.  Scholarship awards are determined by Stevens Institute of Technology.

For more information about the Drew-Stevens 4+1.5 program, contact Professor Emily Hill.

Teaching: Drew University B.A./M.A.T. 4+1 Program

The BA/MAT program allows Drew students the opportunity to take up to four classes that count for both undergraduate and graduate requirements and earn a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching degree in five years. Students interested in enrolling in the BA/MAT complete an application in spring of their sophomore year. When approved, they are eligible to take the following four courses:

• Foundations (either EDUC 310 School and Society or EDUC 315 Education Policy) – Fall Junior Year
• EDUC 311 The Developing Learner – Spring Junior Year
• EDUC 312 Assessment in Education – Fall Senior Year
• EDUC 313 Instructional Design – Spring Senior Year

The senior year courses include field-based work that can count as the required off-campus experience.

BA/MAT students apply formally for the MAT program by February 1 of senior year and complete the remaining requirements of the Master’s Degree in the 5th year.  After the 5th year, students will be eligible for New Jersey teaching certification in either elementary K-6 or a secondary content area (English, math, science, social studies, world language). BA/MAT track students are eligible to earn a second certification in either Special Education or ESL as part of 5th year programming.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Students with first and second year status should begin working toward a major in their chosen content area.  In spring of sophomore year (or when transferring with junior status), interested students should apply to the BA/MAT track through the Office of Teacher Education.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA and selected major that meets New Jersey state requirements for teaching certification in order to be admitted into the BA/MAT track.

Drew BA/MAT candidates must meet the following criteria to solidify formal acceptance to the MAT (this should generally be completed by February 1 of a student’s senior year):

• Have passed Praxis I Core Test for Basic Skills or state-approved equivalent
• Have passed Praxis II Content Knowledge Test
• Have earned grades of “B” or better in all completed MAT/EDUC coursework
• Have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
• Have submitted two letters of recommendation from Drew CLA faculty.
• Submit letter of intent and a one page statement of interest in teaching to MAT director to gradm@drew.edu

At the point of completing the Bachelor of Arts degree and moving completely into the Master of Arts program, Drew students are required to:

• Have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
• Have completed sufficient coursework to comply with requirements for either secondary or elementary education teacher certification.  
  • At least 60 credits in the liberal arts or sciences are required for NJ State teacher certification.
  • To be eligible for NJ State secondary education teacher certification a student must complete at least 30 credits in the content area that he/she wants to specialize in, with at least 12 of those credits being upper level courses (typically 300 level or higher). Majors compatible with certification in social studies include anthropology, history, economics and political science.
  • It is highly recommended that those interested in elementary education certification select a major such as math, English, history or one of the natural sciences.  For students with majors in all other areas it is recommended that a minor (or at least 15 credits) be completed in math, English, history or one of the natural sciences.  If 15 credits are completed in one of these four academic focus areas, students can obtain a grade 5-8 teaching endorsement certification, which is desirable for employment purposes.

Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies reserves the right to deny admission to the MAT Program if a student fails to meet all prerequisites, or if there are documented issues that raise concerns about his or her professional disposition for teaching. Students must meet all NJ Department of Education requirements for teaching certification, including citizenship, health, and security prerequisites.

For more information on registering for coursework or on the program, contact the Drew BA/MAT Faculty Adviser.

Articulation Agreements with New Jersey Community College Honors programs

The Drew University - New Jersey Community College Honors program allows top students at a host of two-year institutions (see list below) to seamlessly transfer to Drew at an affordable cost because of scholarships offered. Students are eligible provided that they take at least four honors courses at the community college, graduate with an Associate degree, and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 upon graduation from the two-year institution.  Student must also participate in at least two academic advising sessions with Drew faculty/staff to determine whether the courses taken at the community college will allow students to transfer to Drew with junior status.

Drew’s partner institutions are: 

• Bergen Community College
• Brookdale Community College
• County College of Morris
• Raritan Valley Community College