Dual Degree Programs
The most pressing challenges in our communities require multiple perspectives, conversations
and expertise in a variety of fields and at various intersections. A dual degree allows
students to earn two degrees concurrently, combining different skill sets and knowledge
bases spanning a range of multifaceted areas and expanding network and professional
opportunities.
Graduate Dual Degrees
The Hobby School offers several dual degree programs in partnership with University of Houston colleges and departments. Each dual degree program awards two degrees in less time than if a student were to pursue the degrees separately. Applicants must be accepted to both programs to pursue a concurrent degree. Admission to one of the degrees does not guarantee admission to the other program.
The UH Department of Economics and the Hobby School offer a graduate dual degree program that combines applying economic theories and principles with public policy. This one to two year dual degree program enables students to pair the quantitative and ethics-oriented approach to policy analysis offered by the MPP program with more in-depth economics training supplied by the MAAE program.
The UH Graduate College of Social Work and the Hobby School offer a graduate dual degree program that prepares students for professional practice in social welfare policy arenas. This three year dual degree program enables students to pair the quantitative and ethics-oriented approach to policy analysis offered by the MPP program with the substantive policy and practical training in health and human service related domains provided by the MSW program.
The UH Law Center and the Hobby School offer a graduate dual degree program that develops students for a career in law with a strong focus on public policy issues. This four year dual degree program allows students to pair the quantitative and ethics-oriented approach to policy analysis offered by the MPP program with the rigorous legal training offered by the JD program.
Accelerated Pathway Programs
Undergraduate/Graduate Dual Degrees, 4+1
The Hobby School offers several dual degree programs for undergraduates, also called accelerated pathway programs or 4+1, in partnership with University of Houston colleges and departments.
Undergraduate students may earn a specified number of graduate-level credits that will apply to both the bachelor's and master's degrees. The accelerated pathway program is available for undergraduate students pursuing business, economics, philosophy, psychology, public policy or Honors College degrees. Earn a Master of Public Policy degree just one year after completing your bachelor's degree.
The UH Bauer College of Business and the Hobby School offer an undergraduate/graduate dual degree program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in Business Administration and the MPP in five years.
The UH Department of Economics and the Hobby School offer an undergraduate/graduate dual degree program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in Economics and the MPP in five years.
The UH Department of Philosophy and the Hobby School offer an undergraduate/graduate dual degree program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in Philosophy and the MPP in five years.
The UH Department of Psychology and the Hobby School offer an undergraduate/graduate dual degree program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in Psychology and the MPP in five years.
The Hobby School offers an undergraduate/graduate dual degree program that allows students to complete their undergraduate degree in Public Policy and the MPP in five years.