3 + 2 Program
Newberry, Clemson Sign Dual Education Agreement
Newberry College has launched a dual education program with Clemson University. The Newberry College 3 + 2 Program will allow students to earn bachelor of science degrees from both Newberry College and Clemson University in five years. A similar program with Duke University leads from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree in five years.
A key feature of the 3 + 2 Program with Clemson University is that it provides a clear pathway for students wishing to pursue a career in engineering. The program offers guaranteed admission into most of Clemson’s engineering programs for students who successfully complete all academic requirements of the 3 + 2 Program.
“The Newberry College 3 + 2 Program is ideal for students who may be more comfortable starting out at a smaller campus like ours,” said Timothy Elston, vice president for Academic Affairs. “Newberry’s highly interactive and hands-on classroom setting builds a strong academic foundation that will help students thrive in Clemson’s rigorous engineering program.”
How It Works
Students participating in the 3 + 2 Program complete their first three years of study at Newberry College where they fulfill all general education and other graduation requirements for Newberry. Students complete the remaining two years of study at Clemson University, where they complete the course requirements for an Engineering degree.
Students work with an academic advisor from each institution to develop a personalized course of study for their desired path in Clemson’s engineering program. When all requirements are met for both institutions, students earn a bachelor of science degree in Mathematics from Newberry College and a bachelor of science degree in Engineering from Clemson University.
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NEWBERRY COLLEGE 3 years |
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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY 2 years |
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Student completes: · minimum of 90 semester hours for B.S. in Mathematics · recommended courses for dual degree with Clemson · introductory Engineering course with Clemson in distance education format · general education and related graduation requirements for Newberry College |
Student completes: · Course requirements for Clemson Engineering degree · 32 semester hours of Engineering coursework at Clemson, which also fulfills fourth-year requirements for a Mathematics degree from Newberry |
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Students must apply to the 3+2 Program by sophomore year, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7/4.0 and receive a “C” or better in all of the required courses in the 3+2 program to be eligible for admission to the engineering program. |
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NEWBERRY COLLEGE 3 years |
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DUKE UNIVERSITY 2 years |
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Student completes: · minimum of 90 semester hours for B.S. in Biology · general education and related graduation requirements for Newberry College · recommended courses for dual degree with Duke |
Student completes: · Remaining classes for Newberry Biology degree · 48 semester hours of graduate level studies |
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Student must earn a minimum grade of 2.7/4.0 and receive a B-minus or better in order for these classes to count toward the master’s degree prerequisite. Formal application for admission also must be made to the Duke University School of the Environment.
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