{"id":8,"date":"2021-02-15T09:42:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T14:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:27:00","slug":"combined-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Combined Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero short mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2024\/11\/061424_09002_Lead-Gen_Online_4-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2024\/11\/061424_09002_Lead-Gen_Online_4-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/242\/2024\/11\/061424_09002_Lead-Gen_Online_4-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Combined Programs<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/how-to-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/\">Programs of Study<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/faqs\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band white scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Two Degrees. One Seamless Experience.<\/h2>\n<p>With the largest selection of combined programs in New Jersey and dozens of disciplines to explore, Montclair State University is where your elevated tomorrow begins. Pursue a Combined Program and fast-track your education, earning both degrees in one streamlined experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>What is a combined program?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p>Combined degrees allow students to count graduate credits toward their bachelor\u2019s degree and their graduate degree which allows for the completion of both degrees in less time.\u00a0A combined degree program allows students to complete \u201cswing-credits\u201d (6-12 depending on the program) while enrolled as an undergraduate, which count for both their bachelor and master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n<p>There are some very compelling benefits that come with studying through a combined program and we encourage you to learn more and talk with your advisor to see if you are on track to be considered for a Combined program.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Priscilla Ramos, Cybersecurity MS Student, on the Advantage of a Combined Program\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FZVDXjXQDz8?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band white scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Why pursue a combined degree?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Graduate early | <\/strong>Take graduate courses during your senior year that will count towards both your Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s degrees<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Significant tuition savings | <\/strong>On average, students save as much as $7,000 in pursuing a combined degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>No Standardized Test Scores are required for admission to your graduate program | <\/strong>No need to worry about the GRE or GMAT<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Apply to Graduate School for free |<\/strong> No application fee required when applying to a combined program<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n\n<h2>What&#8217;s next?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/\">Programs of Study<\/a> to learn about our options<\/li>\n<li>Read through our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/faqs\/\">FAQ page<\/a> to make sure a combined degree is the right fit for you<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> or reach out to your advisor, depending on who you are<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/how-to-apply\/\">how to apply<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n\n<h2>Featured Programs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"masonry-set\">\n<div class=\"tile mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Business-Analytics-MS.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Business-Analytics-MS.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Business-Analytics-MS.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Business Analytics (MS) at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Business Administration (4+1 Bachelor&#8217;s\/MBA)<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-white\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/business-administration-combined-bachelors-mba\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tile light mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/12\/Sustainability-Science.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/12\/Sustainability-Science.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/12\/Sustainability-Science.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainability Science Programs at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Sustainability Science (Combined BS\/MS)<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/combined-programs\/programs-of-study\/sustainability-science-combined-bs-ms\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tile mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Teaching-Early-Childhood-Education-P-3-at-Montclair-State-University-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Teaching-Early-Childhood-Education-P-3-at-Montclair-State-University-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/combined-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2018\/11\/Teaching-Early-Childhood-Education-P-3-at-Montclair-State-University-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Teaching Early Childhood Education (P-3) at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Teaching 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