Dual Degrees

Dual degrees are available at Loyola University New Orleans through academic programs specifically coordinated between multiple colleges or departments. Students within a dual degree program will complete requirements for both programs, often with articulated requirements shared between the two, and receive two credentials upon completion of the program. Requirements for both programs must be completed to be awarded the dual degree. Completion of only one part of a dual degree will result in the award of that degree only if all requirements of the individual degree as an independent program have been met to the satisfaction of faculty review. Academic regulations and requirements of both programs, including GPA minimums and progression requirements, must be maintained. Graduate course descriptions can be viewed in the Course Catalog.

Participating dual degree programs include: 

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Dual Graduate Degree Programs

With the successful completion of dual graduate degree programs, students will be awarded two graduate-level credentials. 

Master of Business Administration / Master of Criminology & Justice (MBA / MCJ)

The Master of Business Administration / Master of Criminology & Justice (MBA / MCJ) is a 60 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the College of Business and the Department of Criminology and Justice. The MBA is available via online or in-person delivery. The MCJ is a fully online program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The student must be admitted separately to and be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit hour requirements.

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the dual degree program are awarded the Master of Business Administration or Master of Criminology and Justice degree independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the College of Business or College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin pages, respectively.

  • Overview of requirements - 60 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 30 crs
      • Foundation Courses: 6-9 crs
      • MBA Core: 15 crs
      • MBA Elective: 0-3 crs
        • Compared to the MBA curriculum listed in the College of Business Bulletin page, up to 9 crs of MBA electives are fulfilled by MCJ courses.
      • Dynamic Capstone: 6 crs
    • Master of Criminology and Justice (MCJ) - 30 crs
      • There are no modifications to the MCJ degree requirements.
         
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • Foundation Courses (6-9 crs): 
      • BA B501 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making. Waived for graduates from any AACSB accredited Business school or STEM designated degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
      • BA B504 Business Ethics and Social Justice 
      • MGT B505 Strategic Communication
         
    • MBA Core (15 crs): 
      • ACCT B615 Financial & Managerial Accounting
      • BUAN B625 Data-Driven Decision Making for Managers
      • FIN B600 Financial Management
      • MGT B600 Organizational Leadership
      • MKT B600 Strategic Marketing Insight and Innovation
         
    • MBA Elective (0-3 crs). Students complete 3 crs of business electives in consultation with an advisor if waived out of BA B501
       
    • Dynamic Capstone (6 crs):
      • BA B750 Competitive Strategy 
      • BA B755 Experiential Consulting Practicum
         
  • Master of Criminology & Justice. Students complete the following courses for 30 crs: 
    • CRIM A700 Theories of Criminal Behavior
    • CRIM A710 Research & Statistical Methods
    • CRIM A712 Graduate Statistics
    • CRIM A805 Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
    • CRIM A705 Seminar in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A718 Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration 1
    • CRIM A800 Selected Problems in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A850 Seminar in Criminology
    • CRIM A893 Directed Readings in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A901 Comprehensive Exam (0 crs)
    • Complete Thesis or Non-Thesis Option for 3 crs:
      • CRIM A900 Master’s Research & Practicum (Thesis); Or
      • CRIM upper-level Elective (Non-Thesis)

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Master of Business Administration / Master of Pastoral Studies (MBA / MPS) 

The Master of Business Administration / Master of Pastoral Studies (MBA / MPS) is a 60 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the College of Business and the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The MBA is available via online or in-person delivery. The MPS courses are currently offered via online asynchronous delivery.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The requirements for both must be completed before either degree can be awarded. The student must be admitted separately to and enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit-hour requirements. 

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the program are awarded the Master of Business Administration or Master of Pastoral Studies degree independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the College of Business or Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin pages, respectively.

Students must register for BA B750 Competitive Strategy (Capstone) in their last semester of enrollment in the College of Business. 

  • Overview of requirements - 60 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Business Administration - 30 crs
      • MBA Foundation: 6-9 crs
      • MBA Core: 15 crs
      • MBA Elective: 0-3 crs
        • Compared to the MBA curriculum listed in the College of Business Bulletin page, up to 9 crs of MBA electives are fulfilled by MPS course crs.
      • MBA Dynamic Capstone: 6 crs
    • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) - 30 crs
      • MPS Theological Core: 18 crs
      • MPS Ministry Concentration: 6 crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization is fulfilled by MGT B700 Organizational Leadership.
      • MPS Elective: 3 crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, the additional 3 crs of MPS electives are fulfilled by MBA course crs.
      • MPS Capstone Course: 3 crs
         
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • Foundation Courses (6-9 crs): 
      • BA B501 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making. Waived for graduates from any AACSB accredited Business school or STEM designated degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
      • BA B504 Business Ethics and Social Justice 
      • MGT B505 Strategic Communication
         
    • MBA Core (15 crs):
      • ACCT B615 Financial & Managerial Accounting
      • BUAN B625 Data-Driven Decision Making for Managers
      • FIN B600 Financial Management
      • MGT B600 Organizational Leadership
      • MKT B600 Strategic Marketing Insight and Innovation
         
    • MBA Elective (0-3 cs): MPS / MBA dual degree students complete 3 crs of graduate business electives in consultation with an advisor if waived out of BA B501. 
       
    • Dynamic Capstone (6 crs):
      • BA B750 Competitive Strategy 
      • BA B755 Experiential Consulting Practicum
         
  • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS). Students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • MPS Theological Core (18 crs):
      • LIM G703 Introduction to Practical Theology
      • LIM G704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics
      • LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
      • LIM G712 Christian Origins (New Testament)
      • LIM G714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit
      • LIM G722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy
         
    • MPS Ministry Concentration - Students select two of the following courses for 6 crs:
      • LIM G819 Spirituality and the Theology of Work
      • LIM G820 Ministry in the Marketplace
      • LIM G844 Parish Life and Ministry
      • LIM G845 Contemporary Issues in Pastoral Ministry
      • LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization (fulfilled by MGT B700 Organizational Leadership)
         
    • MPS Elective: Students complete 3 crs of LIM electives in consultation with an advisor. 
       
    • MPS Capstone (3 crs):  
      • LIM G886 Pastoral and Educational Praxis

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Master of Criminology & Justice / Master of Pastoral Studies (MCJ / MPS)

The Master of Criminology & Justice / Master of Pastoral Studies (MCJ / MPS) is a 60 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Loyola Institute for Ministry. The MCJ is a fully online program. The MPS courses are currently offered via online asynchronous delivery.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The student must be admitted separately to and be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit-hour requirements.

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the program are awarded the Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Criminal Justice degree independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the Loyola Institute for Ministry or College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin pages, respectively.
 
Students who enter the joint MPS/MCJ degree program should take the Loyola Institute for Ministry course LIM G703 Introduction to Practical Theology as early as possible

  • Overview of requirements - 60 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Criminology and Justice (MCJ) - 30 crs
      • There are no modifications to the MCJ degree requirements.
    • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) - 30 crs
      • MPS Theological Core: 18 crs
      • MPS Ministry Concentration: 6 crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization is fulfilled by CRIM A805 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
      • MPS Elective: 3 crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, the additional 3 crs of MPS electives are fulfilled by MCJ course crs.
      • MPS Capstone Course: 3 crs
         
  • Master of Criminology & Justice. Students complete the following courses for 30 crs: 
    • CRIM A700 Theories of Criminal Behavior
    • CRIM A710 Research & Statistical Methods
    • CRIM A712 Graduate Statistics
    • CRIM A805 Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
    • CRIM A705 Seminar in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A718 Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration 1
    • CRIM A800 Selected Problems in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A850 Seminar in Criminology
    • CRIM A893 Directed Readings in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A901 Comprehensive Exam (0 crs)
    • Complete Thesis or Non-Thesis Option for 3 crs:
      • CRIM A900 Master’s Research & Practicum (Thesis); Or
      • CRIM upper-level Elective (Non-Thesis)
         
  • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS). Students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • MPS Theological Core (18 crs):
      • LIM G703 Introduction to Practical Theology
      • LIM G704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics
      • LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
      • LIM G712 Christian Origins (New Testament)
      • LIM G714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit
      • LIM G722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy
         
    • MPS Ministry Concentration (6 crs):
      • LIM G841 Religion, Crime, and Justice
      • LIM G849 Introduction to Pastoral Care
         
    • MPS Elective: Students complete 3 crs of LIM electives in consultation with an advisor. 
       
    • MPS Capstone (3 crs):  
      • LIM G886 Pastoral and Educational Praxis
         

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Master of Criminology & Justice / Master of Science in Counseling (MCJ / MS) 

The Master of Criminology & Justice / Master of Science in Counseling (MCJ / MS) is a 75 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the Department of Counseling and the Department of Criminology & Justice. The MCJ program is a fully online program. The MS in Counseling program requires mostly in-person (IP) courses, with some courses available via online synchronous (OS) delivery

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The student must be admitted separately to and be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit hour requirements.

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the dual degree program are awarded the Master of Criminology and Justice degree or Master of Science in Counseling independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the College of Arts and Sciences or Department of Counseling Bulletin pages, respectively.

  • Overview of requirements - 75 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Criminology and Justice (MCJ) - 24 crs
      • Compared to the MCJ curriculum listed in the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin page, CRIM A710 Research and Statistical Methods is fulfilled by CNSL A702 Research and Statistical Methods in Counseling.
      • Compared to the MCJ curriculum listed in the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin page, CRIM Thesis or Non-Thesis Option is fulfilled by CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum.
    • Master of Science in Counseling - 51 crs
      • Counseling Core: 48 crs
      • Counseling Electives: 3 crs
        • Compared to the MS in Counseling curriculum listed in the Department of Counseling Bulletin page, the additional 9 crs of CNSL electives are fulfilled by CRIM A700 Theories of Criminal Behavior, CRIM A800 Selected Problems in Criminal Justice, and CRIM A805 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
           
  • Master of Criminology & Justice. Students complete the following courses for 24 crs: 
    • CRIM A700 Theories of Criminal Behavior
    • CRIM A712 Graduate Statistics
    • CRIM A805 Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation
    • CRIM A705 Seminar in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A718 Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration 1
    • CRIM A800 Selected Problems in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A850 Seminar in Criminology
    • CRIM A893 Directed Readings in Criminal Justice
    • CRIM A901 Comprehensive Exam (0 crs)
       
  • Master of Science in Counseling. Students complete the following courses for 51 crs:
    • Counseling Core Required Courses (48 crs): 
      • CNSL A702 Research & Statistical Methods in Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A704 Research Writing Lab (1 cr) (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A706 Philosophy & Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A725 Lifespan Development (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A776 Clinical Assessment & Psychometrics (IP)
      • CNSL A830 Counseling Theories (IP)
      • CNSL A835 Introduction to Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A836 Individual Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP)
      • CNSL A840 Group Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A841 Career Counseling (OS)
      • CNSL A842 Multicultural Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A843 Group Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A855 Diagnostics in Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A863 Fundamentals of Practicum & Internship  (IP)
      • CNSL A864 Ethics in Individual, Marriage, & Family Counseling (IP)
      • CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A866 Counseling Internship  (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A866 Internship 2 (IP and/or OS)
         
    • Counseling Elective (3 crs), selected in consultation with an advisor: 
      • CNSL A810 Affirmative Therapy (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A825 Human Sexuality Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A837 Child Counseling: Play Therapy (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A845 Addiction Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A848 Play Therapy Theories (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A849 Activity Group Therapy (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A850 Introduction to Family Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A851 School Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A852 Relationships in Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A853 Child/Parent Relationship Therapy (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A856 Clinical Thanatology: Death & Dying (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A857 Psychopathology in Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A858 Scholarship in Counseling (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A862 Family Systems (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A868 Crisis Intervention (IP and/or OS)
      • CNSL A870 Recovery & Prevention Management (IP and/or OS)
         

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Master of Music Therapy / Master of Science in Counseling (MMT / MS) 

The Master of Music Therapy / Master of Science in Counseling (MMT / MS) is a 75 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the  School of Music & Theatre Professions and the Department of Counseling. 

The dual degree is designed for individuals who have an undergraduate degree in music therapy or its equivalent and hold the credential "Music Therapist-Board Certified" (MT-BC). A student who wishes to pursue this dual degree program who has an undergraduate degree in music but not music therapy must complete the requirements of the MMT Equivalency program, available on the College of Music and Media Graduate Bulletin page. Students may be able to begin counseling coursework while completing equivalency work. The MMT degree is a fully online program, while the MS in Counseling program requires mostly in-person (IP) courses with some courses available via online synchronous (OS) delivery.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The student must be admitted separately to and be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit hour requirements.

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the dual degree program are awarded the Master of Music Therapy degree or Master of Science in Counseling independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the College of Music and Media or Department of Counseling Bulletin pages, respectively.

  • Overview of requirements - 75 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Music Therapy (MMT) - 27 crs
      • Music Therapy Core: 15 crs
      • Music Therapy Electives: 12 crs
        • Compared to the MMT curriculum listed in the College of Music and Media Bulletin page, the additional 3 crs of MMT electives are fulfilled by Counseling Core course crs.
    • Master of Science in Counseling - 48 crs
      • Counseling Core: 48 crs
      • Counseling Electives: 0 additional crs
        • Compared to the MS in Counseling curriculum listed in the Department of Counseling Bulletin page, the a minimum of 6 crs of Music Therapy courses must be in CNSL, which fulfill CNSL elective crs.
        • Compared to the MS in Counseling curriculum listed in the Department of Counseling Bulletin page, the additional 6 crs (total of 12 crs) of Counseling electives are also fulfilled by MMT graduate-level elective crs from the subjects of CNSL, MUTY, MUSC, MUPR, MUEN, MUGN, MUPC, MUED, or MUJZ, subject to approval by the Counseling Department.
           
  • Master of Music Therapy. Students complete the following for 27 crs:
    • Music Therapy Core (15 crs) Online:
      • MUTY M702 Music Therapy Research 
      • MUTY M703 Professional MT Mentorship (1 crs)
      • MUTY M704 Music Therapy Supervision 
      • MUTY M706 Music Therapy and Medicine 
      • MUTY M722 Music Therapy in Trauma Work 
      • MUTY M812 Scholarly Project (2 crs)
        • Offered as 0-3 crs courses
           
    • Music Therapy Electives (12 crs) Online and/or In-Person:
      • A minimum of 6 crs of elective coursework must be completed in CNSL courses.
      • The remaining 6 crs of elective coursework may be completed in graduate-level CNSL, MUTY, MUSC, MUPR, MUEN. MUGN, MUPC, MUED, or MUJZ courses, subject to approval by the program coordinators in Music Therapy and Counseling.
        • Additional Music Therapy Courses that may be used as electives:
          • MUTY M705 Advanced MUTY Psychotherapy Models 
          • MUTY M718 Music Therapy Theories (2 crs)
          • MUTY M822 Research Apprenticeship (1-3 crs)
             
  • Master of Science in Counseling. Students complete the following Core Required Counseling Courses for 48 crs: 
    • CNSL A702 Research & Statistical Methods in Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A704 Research Writing Lab (1 cr) (IP and/or OS)
    • CNSL A706 Philosophy & Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A725 Lifespan Development (IP and/or OS)
    • CNSL A776 Clinical Assessment & Psychometrics (IP)
    • CNSL A830 Counseling Theories (IP)
    • CNSL A835 Introduction to Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A836 Individual Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP)
    • CNSL A840 Group Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A841 Career Counseling (OS)
    • CNSL A842 Multicultural Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A843 Group Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP and/or OS)
    • CNSL A855 Diagnostics in Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A863 Fundamentals of Practicum & Internship  (IP)
    • CNSL A864 Ethics in Individual, Marriage, & Family Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum (IP and/or OS)
    • CNSL A866 Counseling Internship  (IP and/or OS)
    • CNSL A866 Internship 2 (IP and/or OS)

Curriculum listed above for the Master of Music Therapy program is pending AMTA approval. 

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Master of Pastoral Studies / Master of Science in Counseling (MPS / MS) 

The Master of Pastoral Studies / Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 78 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) and Department of Counseling.  The MPS courses are currently offered via online asynchronous delivery. The MS Counseling program requires mostly in-person (IP) courses, with some courses available via online synchronous (OS) delivery.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded two separate degrees. The student must be admitted separately to and be enrolled in both degree programs simultaneously in order to take advantage of the reduced combined credit-hour requirements.

Students who fail to meet all of the requirements of the program are awarded the Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Science in Counseling degree independently only if they fulfill the complete, non-reduced requirements for the individual degree as outlined in the Loyola Institute for Ministry or Department of Counseling Bulletin pages, respectively.

Students who enter the joint MPS / MS degree program should register for CNSL A702 Research and Statistical Methods in Counseling in the Department of Counseling within the first 12 hours of work in counseling. Students should also take the Loyola Institute for Ministry course LIM 703 Introduction to Practical Theology as early as possible.

  • Overview of requirements: 78 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) - 30 crs
      • MPS Theological Core: 18 crs
      • MPS Ministry Concentration: 9 crs
      • MPS Elective: 3 crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, the additional 3 crs of MPS electives are fulfilled by CNSL A840 Group Counseling
      • MPS Capstone Course: 0 additional crs
        • Compared to the MPS curriculum listed in the Loyola Institute for Ministry Bulletin page, LIM G886 Pastoral Education Praxis is fulfilled by CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum
    • Master of Science in Counseling - 48 crs
      • Counseling Core: 48 crs
      • Counseling Electives: 0 additional crs
        • Compared to the MS in Counseling curriculum listed in the Department of Counseling Bulletin page, the 12 crs of Counseling electives are fulfilled by the MPS Ministry Concentration and Elective crs.
           
  • Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS). Students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • MPS Theological Core (18 crs):
      • LIM G703 Introduction to Practical Theology
      • LIM G704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics
      • LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
      • LIM G712 Christian Origins (New Testament)
      • LIM G714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit
      • LIM G722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy
         
    • MPS Ministry Concentration (9 crs):
      • LIM G849 Introduction to Pastoral Care
      • LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization
      • LIM G863 Family Systems
         
    • MPS Elective: Students complete 3 crs of LIM electives in consultation with an advisor. 
       
  • Required Counseling Courses - students complete the following courses for 48 crs: 
    • CNSL A702 Research & Statistical Methods in Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A704 Research Writing Lab (1 cr) (IP) and/or (OS)
    • CNSL A706 Philosophy & Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A725 Lifespan Development (IP) and/or (OS)
    • CNSL A776 Clinical Assessment & Psychometrics (IP)
    • CNSL A830 Counseling Theories (IP)
    • CNSL A835 Introduction to Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A836 Individual Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP)
    • CNSL A840 Group Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A841 Career Counseling (OS)
    • CNSL A842 Multicultural Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A843 Group Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr) (IP) and/or (OS)
    • CNSL A855 Diagnostics in Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A863 Fundamentals of Practicum & Internship (IP)
    • CNSL A864 Ethics in Individual, Marriage, & Family Counseling (IP)
    • CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum (IP) and/or (OS)
    • CNSL A866 Counseling Internship (IP) and/or (OS)
    • CNSL A866 Internship 2 (IP) and/or (OS)
       
  • Required LIM courses - students complete the following courses for 30 crs:
    • LIM G703 Introduction to Practical Theology
    • LIM G704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics
    • LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
    • LIM G712 Christian Origins (New Testament)
    • LIM G714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit
    • LIM G722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy
    • LIM G849 Introduction to Pastoral Care 
    • LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization
    • LIM G863 Family Systems
    • LIM G886 Pastoral and Educational Praxis fulfilled by CNSL A865 Counseling Practicum
    • LIM elective chosen in consultation with an advisor
    • LIM elective fulfilled by CNSL A840 Group Counseling

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Dual Graduate & Law Programs

JD / MBA offered through the Loyola College of Law

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Undergraduate to Graduate Partnerships

Undergraduate to graduate partnerships use graduate level coursework in a student's senior undergraduate year to complete a bachelor's degree and move seamlessly into a graduate program. 

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Theology to Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education

Students in this Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) program earn two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Ministry and Theology plus a Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) or Master of Religious Education (MRE). Seniors in the BA Ministry Theology program, pursuing the undergraduate to graduate pathway may take up to 6 credit hours of their undergraduate major courses at the graduate level as outlined below. Upon posting of the BA degree, the graduate courses will also be applied to the MPS or MRE degree program. The student must complete a minimum of 150  unique credit hours across both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

  • Overview of Requirements: Minimum of 150 credit hours total to complete both degree programs.
    • Undergraduate Degree: 120 crs
      • Loyola Core: 36 crs
      • Ministry and Theology Major: 30 crs - includes 6 crs of graduate coursework
      • General electives: 54 crs
    • Graduate Degree: 36 crs (30 additional crs with 6 crs from the undergraduate program of study taken at the graduate level)
      • Theological Core: 18 crs
      • Ministry Concentration: 9 crs
      • Electives: 6 crs
      • Praxis/Capstone: 3 crs
         
  • Undergraduate Major (See full BA Ministry and Theology program) - Maximum of 6 crs total of graduate-level courses (700- and 800-level courses).
    • RELM C300 Introduction to Ministry
    • RELM C370 Christ and Christian Tradition
    • Scripture I; Select one from:
      • RELS S249 Old Testament as Literature
      • RELS S247 New Testament as Literature
      • RELM C338 Introduction to the Bible for Ministry;
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G712 Christian Origins
    • Scripture II; Select one from:
      • RELS A300 Letters of Paul: Radical Faith
      • RELS A315 Gospel of John
      • RELS S220 Biblical Literature in the Medieval Context
      • RELS S336 Parables of Jesus
      • RELM C411 Biblical Apocalyptic, Prophecy & Wisdom
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G712 Christian Origins
    • Ethics; Select one from:
      • RELS S242 Christian Ethics
      • RELM C334 Ethics for Ministers
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics
    • Ministry and Culture; Select one from:
      • RELM C302 Ministry Across Religions
      • RELM C346 Catholic Social Teaching
    • Church and Sacraments; Select one from:
      • RELM C330 Church and Sacraments
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy
    • Religious Education; Select one from:
      • RELM C400 Religious Education in Theory & Practice
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G837 Foundations of Religious Education
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G846 Catechetical Leadership
    • Leadership; Select one from:
      • RELM C430 Leadership and Ministry
      • Graduate Equivalent: LIM G861 Pastoral Leadership and Organization
    • RELM C493 Senior Seminar
       
  • Graduate Major - 30 additional crs plus the 6 graduate crs taken while pursuing an undergraduate degree
    • See full MPS program, or MRE program requirements; There are no modifications to the courses required to complete the MPS or MRE.

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BA Ministry and Theology to Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education Admission Policies

  • To be eligible to apply for this program, individuals must have completed and be eligible to transfer in at least 12 college credits.
  • Students must have a minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA at the time of application.

BA Ministry and Theology to Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education Additional Program Policies

  • Students enrolled in the undergraduate to graduate program will continue to pay undergraduate tuition until they complete all undergraduate degree requirements.
  • Seniors may begin taking LIM graduate courses after completing 6 credits of RELM-subject undergraduate courses with a minimum of 'B' average (3.0 major GPA) and an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Seniors may take up to 6 graduate credit hours of LIM courses. Seniors who take up to 6 credits of graduate-level courses that are the graduate equivalencies of undergraduate courses as outlined above receive up to 6 credits for the corresponding undergraduate major course(s). Upon posting of the undergraduate degree, the graduate course will also be applied to the MPS or MRE graduate program.
  • Students who earn a combined GPA below 3.0 for the graduate equivalency course(s) they take as Seniors will undergo a review by LIM faculty to determine whether they may continue in the graduate program.
  • Many LIM courses are taught on a two-year cycle. Students should consult their advisor for the LIM course rotation information. Completion of the LIM degree in a timely fashion depends on the focus area and elective courses selected.
  • Students who successfully complete the program earn two degrees, the BA in Ministry and Theology and either the MPS or MRE.
  • Students must work closely with their advisor to ensure all credits, especially equivalency credits, are applied to the correct program.

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Bachelor of Science in Music Business to Master of Business Administration

Students in this program earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music Business and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Seniors in the 4+1 program pursuing the undergraduate to graduate pathway may take up to 9 credit hours of their undergraduate major courses at the graduate level as outlined below. Upon posting of the BS degree, the graduate courses will also be applied to the MBA degree program. The student must complete a minimum of 159 unique credit hours across both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

  • Overview of Requirements - Minimum of 159 credit hours (crs) total to complete both degree programs.
    • Undergraduate Degree: 120 crs (plus an additional 9 crs of graduate crs; for a total of 129 crs taken before completing the BS degree)
      • Loyola Core: 39 crs
      • Music Business Core: 24 crs
      • Music History: 6 crs
      • Forum: 8 semesters (0 crs)
      • Music and Tech: 8 crs
      • Advanced Music Business Electives: 12 crs
      • Experiential Learning: 10 crs
      • General Electives / Business Minor: 21 crs
        • Students in this program are required to complete a minor in the College of Business
    • Graduate Degree: 39 crs (30 crs taken after beginning the MBA program, with 9 crs taken while enrolled in the undergraduate program)
       
  • Undergraduate Degree - 120 crs (See full BS Music Business Program) - Maximum of 9 crs total of graduate-level courses (500-level courses). 129 crs total.
    • Loyola Core: majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the Music curriculum.
       
    • Music Business Core - complete the following courses for 24 crs: 
      • MUIN M110 Introduction to Music Business
      • MUIN M201 Music Industry Legal Issues
      • MUIN M215 Music Business Management
      • MUIN M240 Mindfulness for the Music Business 
      • MUIN M301 Music Industry Legal Issues II
      • MUIN M315 Music Industry Marketing
      • MUIN M400 Music Industry Entrepreneurship
      • MUIN M450 Music Industry Senior Seminar
         
    • Music History - complete the following courses for 6 crs:
      • MUIN M202 History of the Music Industry
      • Complete one of the following courses for 3 crs:
        • MUIN M170 History of Urban Music
        • MUIN O244 History of American Pop Music
        • MUIN O246 History of New Orleans Music
           
    • Forum 
      • MUIN M100 Music Industry Forum (0 crs) 
        • Students take Music Industry Forum (0 crs) every semester for 8 semesters
           
    • Music and Tech - complete the following courses for 8 crs: 
      • MUIN M105 Music Industry Musicianship (2 crs)
      • MUIN M115 Music Technology I
      • MUIN M265 Internet Technology II
         
    • Advanced Music Business Electives - complete 12 crs of coursework in consultation with an advisor. 
       
    • Experiential Learning - complete the following courses for 10 crs:
      • MUIN M260 Music Industry Internship
      • Complete one of the following for 1 cr:
        • MUIN M320 Music Industry Networking (1 cr)
        • MUIN M372 Music Industry Mentorship (1 cr)
      • Complete one of the following courses for 6 crs:
        • MUIN M207 Howl Entertainment
        • MUIN M220 Nola Sound and Light
        • MUIN M340 Wolf Moon Records
        • MUIN M341 Studio A Music Library
        • MUIN M342 Gasa U
           
    • General Electives / Business Minor: complete 21 crs of general electives / business courses to complete a minor in the College of Business.
    • In addition to fulfilling undergraduate requirements, students in this undergraduate to graduate pathway take the following MBA courses during the senior year:
      • BA B502 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions
      • BA B504 Business Ethics and Social Justice
      • MGT B505 Strategic Communication
         
  • Graduate Degree - 30 additional crs plus the 9 graduate crs taken while pursuing an undergraduate degree

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BS Music Business and MBA Program Admission Policies

  • To be eligible to apply for this program, individuals must have completed and be eligible to transfer in at least 12 college credit hours.
    • Students must have a minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA at the time of application to the undergraduate portion of this pathway.
    • Students must complete the business minor in the first three years, before formally applying to the MBA program.
  • During the third year, students in this program will go through a modified version of the fast-track MBA application process.
    • Students must have a minimum 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA (3.0 preferred) at the time of application.
    • In addition, applicants will have an interview with the College of Business Director of Graduate Programs and others.
  • Formal admission to the MBA will happen after the undergraduate degree has been conferred.

BS Music Business and MBA Additional Program Policies

Students enrolled in the undergraduate to graduate program will continue to pay undergraduate tuition until they complete all undergraduate degree requirements.