Are you ready to get a head start on your after-college career plans? TIU offers four exciting dual degree programs that allow students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in 5 years or less. As your undergraduate studies wind down, you can begin taking Master's level courses at Trinity Graduate School or TEDS, depending on your chosen degree.
Choose to earn a BA and MA in one of these disciplines
Accelerated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Dual Degree
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Trinity College offer a unique opportunity for qualified TIU students who have demonstrated a heart for missions and desire to pursue intercultural studies. The Accelerated Degree Program is open to any student pursuing a bachelor degree and is particularly appealing to current students in the Christian Ministries/Intercultural Emphasis or Intercultural Studies minor, as well as to those who are thinking in terms of social issues, MK or expatriate education, tent-making and micro-enterprise. It also has the tremendous advantage of saving a semester’s tuition cost.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Bioethics Dual Degree
If you're interested in pressing ethical issues like stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, and abortion the Dual Degree in Bioethics will prepare to make your voice heard on these issues in the worlds of public policy, law, the media, or medicine. This degree is offered through Trinity Graduate School and grants students affiliated status with The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, located on TIU's campus. You can pair this master's degree with any undergraduate degree from TIU.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Leadership Dual Degree
If you want to develop your leadership abilities to ethically respond to the demands of a global, knowledge-based society, the Dual Degree in Leadership is the perfect degree for you. Graduates are prepared to lead others creatively and knowledgeably in a Christ-honoring way. In today's competitive global marketplace, it is crucial for employees to differentiate themselves by mastering soft skills such as working with other people and communicating effectively across an organization. You can pair this master's degree with any undergraduate degree from TIU.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching Dual Degree
If you know you want to make a difference in the lives of students and want to get a jumpstart on becoming a teacher, the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching dual degree program may be just what you're looking for. Today's schools are hungry for highly qualified teachers and in many cases expect teaching candidates to have a Master's degree. With the MA/T dual degree students can cut their time in school by up to one year and even start working full time after earning their Bachelor's. The program currently offers secondary education options in: Biology, History, Mathematics and English.