Accelerated Degree Options
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B.S. + M.S. IMC
This 4+1 program allows you to earn a B.S. in Journalism or Advertising and Public Relations from with an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications in five years.
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B.S. + M.S. Journalism
This 4+1 program allows you to earn a B.S. in Journalism or Advertising and Public Relations with an M.S. in Journalism in five years.
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B.S. + J.D.
This 3+3 program allows you to earn a B.S. in Journalism or Advertising and Public Relations with a Juris Doctorate law degree in six years.
How does it work?
Students begin coursework in the M.S. or J.D. program in what would be their senior year while completing undergraduate coursework at WVU. In order to do this, you must declare your major by the fall semester of your sophomore year. You must also complete a minimum of 90 credits in your baccalaureate (undergraduate) program by the end of your Junior year (including required general education and major courses).
There are also GPA requirements, graduate application deadlines and test requirements specific to each program. View the respective program pages for details. You will earn both your B.S. and M.S. or J.D. degrees at the conclusion of the graduate program.
Students who are dismissed (e.g. for poor grades), or who choose to withdraw, during
the first calendar year of graduate coursework, may apply all or some of their
successfully completed coursework toward their bachelor's degree. If you have completed
all of the BSJ requirements, you can apply to be awarded the BSJ in any semester
per the Registrar’s guidelines.
Talk to Your Advisor
As a WVU Reed College of Media undergraduate student, the first step is to discuss your interest in a 4+1 with your advisor. Schedule time with your advisor.