<p>1.How is a dual degree any different from a joint degree (besides the fact joint degrees have pretty names?)</p>
<p>2.I don’t think I understand dual degrees. Please explain it to me (assume I’m the world’s dumbest person)</p>
<p>A joint degree has its own advisors and a whole outlined set of requirements. A dual degree consists of someone fulfilling every requirement for the core at 2+ schools, PLUS the requirements for their major/concentration at each school. </p>
<p>2: I cant dub down THAT much. Dual degree is like a double major, only you get two degrees, rather than two majors on one degree. You get the a BA from the college if thats one of your schools, + a BSN? from nursing, if thats one + a BS, or something like that from SEAS, + a BS(E) from wharton. </p>
<p>That do it?
And was that whole thing correct?</p>
<p>Yay thanks. I get it.</p>
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<li><p>Joint-Degree programs have pre-designed curriculums that have specifically been created to allow students to complete their two degrees in 4-5 years (the 5 really just applies to BSE candidates in M&T). Because of this, there are less credit units required to complete 2 degrees under a joint degree program. For instance, the Huntsman Program only required 40 credit units to get 2 degrees, which is only 3 more credits than a Wharton single degree person needs to graduate. Besides the pretty names, joint degree programs also have their own alumni networks, advisors, offices, and resources. </p></li>
<li><p>Dual Degrees are designed by the student. You cannot apply to these programs until after the end of your freshman year. If you are not accepted then, you can also try to apply at the middle and end of your sophomore year. Dual Degrees don't have pre-designed curriculums, and you must complete all the degree requirements for both schools, which means a lot more classes. So if you wanted to do International Relations in the COL as well as Wharton you would need to do approximately 32 credit units for the College and 37 for Wharton. Although a number of your credit units will count towards degree requirements in both schools, you would definitely need to complete more than the 40 that are required in Huntsman.</p></li>
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<p>Dual degrees are two complete degrees from two different schools.<br>
Joint degrees are from one school but cover material in two schools. The joint degree is a special program, selective, covers less coursework and thus is fewer course hours.
Dual degrees can be whatever you want and joint programs are specific and limited.</p>
<p>Does that help?</p>
<p>You could do a dual degree: Psychology/Wharton
Engineering/Chemistry</p>
<p>i said "dub" :p</p>
<p>yeah, whartonalum, thats what i meant :)</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I feel all cleared up now! :D</p>
<p>Hazmat - Joint Degrees are NOT from one school. You still get 2 degrees from 2 different schools at Penn, you just have a specialized curriculum.</p>
<p>I should have but didn't specify about each degree........in a joint. Thanks for the comment.....I shouildn't post when I am tired but I am not making an excuse but an observation.</p>
<p>oh snap, gotta add celebrian to the competition list ;)</p>
<p>a wanna dual degree.....</p>
<p>random</p>
<p>arbitrary</p>
<p>post</p>