Accelerate your path to impact with a Kroc School combined degree
The Kroc School’s combined degree programs allow University of San Diego undergraduate students enrolled in the Knauss School of Business or Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering to accelerate their academic career with a fast-track to graduate studies.
By taking courses applicable to the Master’s in Peace and Justice (MAPJ) or the Master’s in Social Innovation (MASI) while still an undergraduate junior or senior, you can jump-start your progress towards the completion of one of these advanced degrees.
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- Combined Degree Programs
MA in Social Innovation
- Overview
- Learning Outcomes
- Undergraduate Requirements
- Double Counting Classes
- Timeline to Apply
USD undergraduate students can seamlessly transition into the MA in Social Innovation program with an expedited graduate application process. This pathway allows you to integrate your undergraduate studies with graduate coursework, enabling you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees efficiently. Students can benefit from double-counted credits, maximizing their academic experience while reducing costs. Take the next step towards becoming a leader in social change—
toggle the tabs above to learn more.MA in Peace & Justice
- Overview
- Learning Outcomes
- Undergraduate Requirements
- Double Counting Classes
- Timeline to Apply
USD undergraduate students can seamlessly transition into the MA in Peace & Justice program with an expedited graduate application process. This pathway allows you to integrate your undergraduate studies with graduate coursework, enabling you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees efficiently. Students can benefit from double-counted credits, maximizing their academic experience while reducing costs. Take the next step towards becoming a leader in social change—
toggle the tabs above to learn more.How the combined degree program works
Students enrolled in the combined degree programs may take up to 12 units of courses during their junior and senior years at the Kroc School and apply those courses to both their undergraduate degree requirements as upper-division elective units and to the MA in Peace and Justice or MA in Social Innovation degree requirements.
Up to three of the 12 units may be upper-division undergraduate courses, and students should consult with their undergraduate academic advisor and a Kroc School advisor when selecting courses for the combined degree program.
Completion of the combined degree program results in the conferral of a Bachelor of Science (BS), a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a BS/BA, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), or a Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) degree and either a Master’s in Social Innovation or a Master’s in Peace and Justice.
Sample Pathways
- MAPJ Combined Degree
- MASI Combined Degree
| Semester | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Junior Year (3 units) |
KROC500 | Foundations: Peace, Justice & Social Change | 3 | Required |
| Spring Junior Year (3 units) |
KROC510 | Leadership and Organizations | 3 | Skills & Methods |
| Fall Senior Year (3 units) |
KROC515 | Environmental Peace & Justice | 3 | Core |
| Spring Senior Year (3 units) |
KROC570 | War, Gender & Peacebuilding | 3 | Elective |
| Fall Year 1 (10 units) |
KROC512 | International Justice & Human Rights | 3 | Core |
| KROC513 | Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation | 3 | Skills & Methods | |
| KROC590 | Peace & Spirituality | 2 | Elective | |
| KROC590 | Intercultural Competency | 2 | Elective | |
| Intersession Year 1 (4 units) |
KROC593 | Field-Based Practicum | 3 | Required*, waivable by petition if student has 3+ years of relevant work experience |
| KROC592 | Finance for Leading Change Workshop | 1 | Elective | |
| Spring Year 1 (9 units) |
KROC 574 | Human Rights Advocacy | 3 | Elective |
| KROC 514 | The International System | 3 | Elective | |
| KROC 532 | Negotiations | 3 | Elective | |
| Spring Year 1 (0 units) |
KROC598 | Internship (In-Organization Experience) | 0 | Recommended |
| Fall Year 2 (4 units) |
KROC592 | Creativity, Peace & Social Change Workshop | 1 | Elective |
| KROC590 | Effective Grant Writing | 2 | Elective | |
| KROC597 | Professional Portfolio | 1 | Required | |
| Total Units During Undergraduate: | 12 | |||
| Total Units During Graduate: | 27 | |||
| Total Units: | 39 | |||
Note: Electives are chosen in consultation with faculty advisors. The pathways below are samples and are subject to change. Courses listed may not be offered every year.
The MAPJ program may be completed in as little as 9-12 months post-undergraduate with an academic load of 27 units, compared to the typical load of 39 units over 21 months.
How to Start Your USD Combined Degree
We streamline the application process for students who want to take advantage of either of these Kroc School combined degree programs. While the Kroc School does not require the GRE or a graduate school application fee, students still need to apply for their program of interest.
| View MAPJ Admission Requirements | View MASI Admission Requirements | View Kroc School Course Guide for Business Undergrads | View Kroc School Course Guide for Engineering Undergrads |
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