<p>I've been looking into accelerated degree/dual degree programs at a few universities that offer them (particularly Creighton University). They offer a six-year B.A./J.D. degree, with a 3/3 split (Essentially after 3 years, you're awarded a B.A., another 3 years and you are awarded a J.D.</p>
<p>My question is, if I choose to enroll in such a program (or a similar one), am I committed to that six years? If for instance, I change my major, or elect not to pursue my law degree. Wat happens then? Am I awarded the B.A. degree? Am I forced to pay a fine/penalty?</p>
<p>The program I am familiar with is at Loyola University in Chicago. Basically, it is the school that decides whether you will continue on to law school after three years. I can't imagine that there is any kibd of penaly or obligation to continue if you change your mind, but you need to do a close reading of their webpage and get up to date information directly from the school.</p>
<p>That was one of the other programs I'm looking at. I think I'll give them a call tomorrow, but there has to be some sort of repercussion, I would think.</p>
<p>Otherwise, why wouldn't more people elect to complete their degree in 3 years?</p>
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Three? Heck with AP credit, summer school, and heavy loads I bet it can be done in 2! So why not rush? I can think of a few reasons people wouldn't want to finish in 3 years ...</p>
<p>They entering college not knowing what they want to do, or not willing to commit themselves at 17 or 18 to a career when they know most people will change their college majors (often more than once!) </p>
<p>They are in no hurry to rush thru college. It's 4 years that will never be duplicated, and they see the college experience (whether it be academics, people you meet, activities you participate in, etc) as something they don't want to shortchange themselves on</p>
<p>It's at it's base a difference in outlook. To some people a college degree is a piece of paper than opens doors for their future, and the faster they get that piece of paper the better. Others have equally high hopes for their future but realize than in a full life college is something they want to be sure to savor.</p>
<p>Right, I completely understand your point mikemac. I certainly don't want to rush through university with a heavy course load and regret not experiencing the college social life.</p>
<p>But.. I talked briefly with the Creighton admissions counselor (And this is just one particular school's instance), and it seems that the "accelerated" name is a bit of a misnomer. From what I've gathered, the course load isn't much heavier, but rather the requirements for the degree are different and the number of classes is reduced (by elimination or consolidation?). That's what I don't understand, to be frank.</p>