Graduate School Bulletin

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs

Five-year bachelor’s/master’s programs are available in several academic departments. Some are joint programs between two departments or colleges. Students are allowed to take a specified number of graduate credits that will count towards both their undergraduate and graduate requirements; subsequently reducing the total time for completion of the master’s degree.

The university allows undergraduate students enrolled in an accelerated program to use a maximum of 15 graduate credits toward the undergraduate portion of the accelerated degree. However, the approved maximum credit allowance varies by program. Please see the chart below, or consult with the appropriate program for approved maximum credit allowance.

College of Arts and Sciences Accelerated Degree Programs

Several accelerated degree programs are available through the College of Arts and Sciences. Please consult with department advisors for eligibility and specific program requirements:

Art History & Criticism, B.A./M.A.

Biochemistry, B.S./Chemistry, M.S.

Chemistry, B.S./M.S.

Engineering Chemistry, B.S./Chemistry, M.S.

Engineering Chemistry, B.S./Materials Science, M.S.

Pharmacology, B.S./M.P.H.

Philosophy, B.A./M.A

Political Science, B.A./Public Policy, M.A.

Women's and Gender Studies, B.A., M.P.H.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Accelerated Degree Programs

Several accelerated degree programs are available through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Please consult with department advisors for eligibility and specific program requirements:

Applied Mathematics and Statistics, B.S./M.S.

Applied Math and Statistics, B.S./M.P.H.  

Biomedical Engineering, B.E./M.S.

Computer Engineering, B.E./M.S.

Computer Science, B.S./M.S.

Electrical Engineering, B.E./M.S.

Engineering Science, B.E./Materials Science, M.S.

Mechanical Engineering, B.E./M.S.

Technological Systems Management, B.S./M.S.

School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Accelerated Degree Programs

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, B.S./ Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, M.S. (Atmospheric Track)

Marine Sciences, B.S./ Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, M.S. (Marine Track)

Marine Vertebrate Biology, B.S./ Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, M.S. (Marine Track)

Environmental Studies, B.A./ Marine Conservation and Policy, M.A.

B.A./M.B.A. and B.S./M.B.A. Programs

Through collaboration between the College of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences,  Stony Brook offers accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programs leading to a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) plus a choice of nearly any undergraduate major (B.A. or B.S.). These represent almost all undergraduate degree programs we offer, with the exception of engineering majors (B.E.), the undergraduate business major, those majors that are inactive, those that require student teaching, or those that have special licensing guidelines. Students should contact their primary department advisor as well as the College of Business to discuss eligibility and specific requirements for this unique program. Please refer to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree Program Regulations, and note that summer coursework is required for timely completion of the M.B.A.

Applying to an Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program

Students must apply and be admitted to an accelerated program. The minimum requirements to apply include completion of at least 60 credits of college coursework and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate student. Additional requirements may vary by program; contact the Graduate program for more information. All applications require approval from both the undergraduate department and the corresponding Graduate Program Director.

Matriculation into the Graduate Career

When an accelerated student has completed a minimum of 105 undergraduate credits, has taken the maximum allotted number of graduate credits as an undergraduate student, and has less than a full-time (12 credits) undergraduate course load needed to complete their Bachelor’s degree requirements, they should matriculate into their Graduate career. Matriculation requires submission of the “Application to Graduate School for the Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s Degree” form and an admission letter signed by the Graduate Program Director to the Graduate School. Students should consult with both their Undergraduate Program Director and their Graduate Program Director for advising and guidance on matriculation.

As part of the Accelerated Program, students can continue working on their Bachelor’s degree requirements as a Masters student. The Bachelor’s degree will be awarded once all requirements are met. Degrees with distinction are awarded at the undergraduate level only. Undergraduate coursework taken during the graduate career will calculate into the undergraduate GPA to determine distinction for Accelerated Degree Program students.

As per Graduate School policy, undergraduate courses DO NOT count towards graduate degree requirements. Also, per university policy, a student must spend at least one year in residency for the master’s portion of the program. Additionally, state regulation requires that students must earn a minimum of 30 graduate credits for the master’s portion of the program.