To utilize more fully the facilities and resources of the University and to provide opportunities for students to pursue studies in related fields, the School, in conjunction with other departments and faculties, has established several dual degree programs. Each program leads to the award of two professional degrees. Students who wish to enter one of the programs described below must apply to each of the participating schools and be admitted to both. They should consult the respective school's admissions office for further information.

Historic Preservation and Architecture/Historic Preservation and Urban Planning

Requirements are completed in four years rather than the five required for the three-year M.Arch. and two-year M.S. in Historic Preservation degrees and in three years for the urban planning/preservation degrees. The full requirements for each degree are met in this shortened time by allowing certain courses to count toward both degrees and by using electives from one program to meet requirements in the other.

Admission requirements for all programs must be met. Students may apply to both programs before matriculation by checking both of the appropriate boxes on the application form, or they may apply for the Master of Architecture or Master of Science in Urban Planning after entering the Historic Preservation Program or vice-versa. Upon entering the Historic Preservation Program, those students who indicate to their adviser an interest in applying to either dual degree program are directed to take a special program of courses that allows them to fulfill appropriate historic preservation requirements.

At any time during the four years, students may elect to withdraw from one program and complete requirements for one degree only. Students in the School initially enrolled in one program may apply during their first year for admission to the other, and in normal circumstances can complete dual program requirements within three or four years. Because of the complexities of point sharing and scheduling, students applying after the first year must be prepared to spend additional time to complete requirements for both degrees.

Urban Planning and Architecture

The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offers a dual program leading to the degree of Master of Architecture and the degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 138 points of credit, which may be earned in eight terms in residence in the School.

Urban Planning and Business

The Columbia Business School and the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offer a dual program leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration and the degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 90 points of credit, which may be earned in six terms in residence-three terms in the Business School and three terms in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Urban Planning and International Affairs

The School of International and Public Affairs and the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offer a dual program leading to the degree of Master of International Affairs and the degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 90 points of credit, which may be earned in five terms in residence-at least two terms in the School of International and Public Affairs and three terms in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Urban Planning and Law

The School of Law and the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offer a dual program leading to the degree of Juris Doctor and the degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 120 points of credit, which may be earned in eight terms in residence-six terms in the School of Law and two terms in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Urban Planning and Public Health

The Mailman School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offer a dual program leading to the degree of Master of Public Health and the degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 80 points of credit, which may be earned in five terms in residence- two terms in the Mailman School of Public Health and three terms in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Urban Planning and Social Work

The School of Social Work and the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offer a dual program leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Social Work and Master of Science in Urban Planning. A student must enroll for 90 points of credit, which may be earned in six terms in residence-three terms in the School of Social Work and three terms in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Columbia-Dillard Dual Degree Program in Liberal Arts and Urban Planning

A five-year dual degree program was established in 1985 with Dillard University in New Orleans, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dillard and a Master of Science degree in Urban Planning from Columbia. It is the first dual degree program in urban planning in the nation between a historic black university and a graduate program in urban planning. Students spend three years as undergraduates at Dillard and two years as graduate students at Columbia.