Additional Degrees
Additional Doctorate with First Doctorate Earned at CalSouthern
- Once a degree has been conferred, the learner must apply for admission to the additional doctoral degree program and meet all admission requirements. The final CGPA from the most recent degree will be used to make the admission decision.
- Learners must complete at least 50% unique CalSouthern courses as part of the additional degree.
- The following courses must be completed as part of the additional degree and may not be transferred from the previously completed degree:
- Practicum
- Internship
- Comprehensive exam
- Doctoral project courses
- Courses that require residency
- Courses that have expired*
- Learners must conduct their research on a topic that is distinct from the original doctoral project.
- Learners must meet all specific requirements for the additional doctoral degree not already satisfied by the previous degree(s).
Additional Master’s with First Master’s Earned at CalSouthern
- Once a degree has been conferred, the learner must apply for admission to the additional master’s degree program and meet all admission requirements. The final CGPA from the most recent degree will be used to make the admission decision.
- Learners pursuing an additional degree must select a master’s program that is distinct from their previous degree.
- Learners must complete at least 70% unique CalSouthern courses as part of the additional degree.
- The following courses must be completed as part of the additional degree and may not be transferred from the previously completed degree:
- Practicum
- Internship
- Capstone courses, including master’s thesis courses
- Courses that have expired*
- Learners must meet all specific requirements for the additional master’s degree not already satisfied by the previous degree(s).
*Courses within the School of Behavioral Sciences expire 10 years after course enrollment. In addition, where current courses significantly and materially change prior to the 10-year expiration, learners may be required to take the updated version of the course(s) to meet degree requirements. Courses from other disciplines may carry specific expirations from time of original completion.