Dual and Combined Programs
If you are interested in pursuing a major from the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a major from another school at Syracuse, consider our dual and combined enrollment options. Our dual programs will allow you to combine majors across two schools and lead to a single, jointly authorized degree. Most students are able to complete these programs in four years.
A&S | Maxwell offers dual enrollment options with the following schools:
- Martin J. Whitman School of Management
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
A&S | Maxwell also offers a combined program with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students complete the requirements for and receive two degrees — one degree in a major of their choice in engineering or computer science and one degree in a major in A&S | Maxwell.
Looking to enroll in a dual or combined program? Please select this option when completing the Common Application. If you are not admitted to a dual or combined program, you'll be able to re-apply later for an intra-university transfer into a dual or combined enrollment program, once you are enrolled at the University.
Dual Programs
Martin J. Whitman School of Management
The A&S | Maxwell and Whitman dual program will equip you with the essential skills necessary to become an effective business leader and the ability to translate those skills to other growing fields. You may select any major offered by Whitman and one of the following A&S | Maxwell programs: applied mathematics, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, statistics, international relations, or mathematics. For example, you may choose to combine business and STEM to work in pharmaceuticals, medical device development or even alternative fuels and biotechnology. Alternatively, you may combine business and international relations to prepare for international business endeavors. A&S | Maxwell serve as the home colleges and students enrolled in this dual program will need to complete the Liberal Arts Core.
This program requires a minimum of 140 credits.
Riona Sheik ’24
International Relations and Management
I’ve always wanted to study both international relations and business because of how interdependent they are and their relevance to our society today. I chose to study these topics through the dual program at Syracuse because of how it prioritizes leadership, critical thinking, and technical skills in a way that really challenges me and prepares me for my professional goals.
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Students dually enrolled in A&S | Maxwell and Newhouse complete the requirements for an A&S | Maxwell B.A. or B.S. degree, or a selected studies program approved by the dean of A&S. Students also satisfy requirements for a major in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, chosen from advertising; broadcast and digital journalism; graphic design; magazine, news and digital journalism; photography; public relations; or television, radio, and film. A&S | Maxwell serve as the home colleges and students enrolled in this dual program will need to complete the Liberal Arts Core.
This program requires a minimum of 122 credits, including at least 90 credits in A&S | Maxwell.
TJ Shaw ’22
Psychology and Photojournalism
I chose to pursue a dual program because Newhouse will help me market myself even more effectively to graduate schools and potential employers. My combined training in psychology, photojournalism, and graphic design will help me appeal not just to my colleagues in clinical psychology, but to millions of people who do not have a science background but wish to better understand mental health.
Combined Program:
College of Engineering and Computer Science
This is a rigorous program that typically exceeds the traditional four-year undergraduate timeline. If you're considering this option, be sure to connect frequently with your advisor. That's the best way to understand the requirements of your majors and how to efficiently complete the requirements of each. Most students complete this program in five academic years.
Students in this combined program often major in mathematics, biology, physics, or chemistry in A&S | Maxwell, although other majors are allowed upon approval by both colleges. You will start in A&S | Maxwell where you will receive a general STEM education, exploring relevant social sciences and humanities topics. Over the course of four to five academic years, you will focus more heavily on upper-level coursework offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, gaining a comprehensive education where engineering is connected to other STEM fields.
This program requires a minimum of 150 credits, including at least 96 in A&S | Maxwell.
Zhuoqi (Chi Chi) Tong ’22
Bioengineering and Mathematics
Before coming to Syracuse, I always had a love for mathematics and engineering. Because mathematics is such a fundamental part of engineering, I was so excited about the opportunity to study both. I also wanted access to the resources offered by A&S, both in terms of courses and advising. As a dual student in the College of Arts & Sciences, I can be a well-rounded engineering student.