Simultaneous Degrees

When a student declares majors that involve different degree types, additional credits are required.

1. Degree Types: Nevada State College offers the following distinct types of baccalaureate degrees:
   • Bachelor of Arts;
   • Bachelor of Science;
   • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration;
   • Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
   • Bachelor of Public Administration;
   • Bachelor of Arts in Education;
   • Bachelor of Science in Education;
   • Bachelor of Applied Science
2. Prohibited Degree Combination: The following degrees may not be pursued as Simultaneous Degrees:
   1. Due to their unique admissions and core curriculum requirements, Bachelor of Applied Science degrees cannot be combined with any other type of degree and so cannot be pursued as Simultaneous Degrees;
   2. Students may not declare the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology as Simultaneous Degrees.
3. Secondary Education Degree Exceptions: Combining a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education or Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with the corresponding discipline-specific Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science is not considered a different degree type and does not qualify as a Simultaneous Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics are not considered separate degree types). Students combining such degrees will follow the requirements stated above for Multiple Majors.
4. Degree Requirements: The following requirements apply to students pursing Simultaneous Degrees:
   1. All School, major, and degree requirements must be met for each declared degree, including any variations to the College Core Curriculum approved by the School offering each degree;
   2. Students must complete sixty (60) total upper-division credits in residence at NSC;
   3. Required courses from one degree may be applied as general electives (lower- or upper-division) for the other declared degree(s);
   4. Double-Dipping is allowed between declared Simultaneous Degrees. However, a minimum of twelve (12) degree-specific credits (not including core curriculum, elective, and other non-degree-specific credits) must be exclusive to each declare degrees and may not be Double-Dipped;
   5. Students must file separate graduation application cards for each degree type;
   6. All degrees will appear on the student's transcript and a separate diploma is issued for each type of degree.
5. Financial Aid Considerations: Students receiving financial aid should consult with a financial aid counselor before declaring Simultaneous Degrees to carefully assess the impact on their eligibility for financial aid. Because Simultaneous Degrees require additional coursework, students may need to enroll in additional terms.