Academics
Bachelor's Degree Plus Programs (BA+)
Professional & Graduate School Partnerships
Our Bachelor's Degree Plus Programs (also known as articulation agreements) provide a complete educational path for careers that require a bachelor's degree and an advanced degree such as a master's degree or a doctorate. Westminster has worked with some outstanding institutions in our region to create curricular pathways that lead to not one, but two degrees.
This page provides brief information about each program by degree type (for example, physical therapy or engineering). Please note that program details vary based on curricular requirements. Some agreements allow students to begin their graduate work at the end of their junior year—saving a full year of tuition. In some areas of study, such as Dental Medicine and Law, we have articulation agreements with multiple institutions.
Dentist (BA + D.M.D.)
At Westminster, Pre-Dental students may apply to one of two Bachelor's Degree Plus Programs. Both programs allow qualified students to apply to Westminster and Dental School as high school seniors.
Our 3+4 Program with Case Western Reserve University allows you to spend three years at Westminster in a traditional liberal arts program, then four years at the Case Western University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Students accepted to this program can earn both a bachelor's degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) degrees in seven years instead of the typical eight.
Our 4+4 Program with the School of Dental Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) offers qualified students who complete the four-year Westminster degree to be directly admitted to the D.M.D. degree program in Bradenton, Florida.
Engineer (BA + B.S.)
Westminster's Engineering Physics majors can apply to partcipate in our 3+2 partnership with Case Western Reserve University, which allows eligible students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in only five years. If accepted to the program, you will spend your first three years at Westminster, taking advantage of the small class sizes, ready access to faculty, and opportunities for close collaboration, and then you'll spend two years in the engineering program at Case Western Reserve. Upon successful completion of the requirements of both programs, you'll be awarded two bachelor's degrees.
For more information, please contact the Chair of the Department of Physics:
Environmental Science & Management (BA + M.S.)
Environmental Science majors who are interested in a graduate degree can take advantage of our 3+2 partnership with Duquesne University’s Center for Environmental Research & Education. In this program, eligible students spend three years at Westminster and then two years in Duquesne's graduate program. Upon successful completion of all requirements, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is awarded from Westminster, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management is awarded from Duquesne.
For more information, please contact the Director of the Harms Center for the Environment:
Kerri C. Duerr
Lawyer (BA + J.D.)
In addition to having access to our robust 4-year Pre-Law Program, students interested in law could start law school at the end of their junior year through one of our lasw school partnerships.
We have articulations agreements with Duquesne University School of Law, The University of Akron School of Law, and Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Through these partnership, eligible students earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor (J.D.) degree in just six years, saving time and money.
Medical Doctor (BA + D.O.)
Students in our Pre-Med Program, may apply to one of two Bachelor's Degree Plus (or articulation) Programs. Both programs allow qualified students to apply to Westminster and a specific Osteopathic (D.O.) Medical School as early as their senior year of high school or any time during their first two years at Westminster.
We have 4+4 articulation programs with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).
Our 4+4 articulation program with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) permits qualified students who complete their undergraduate bachelor of science degree in a biological or physical science (B.S. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Neuroscience with a minor in Biology) within four years to be directly admitted to medical school to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). The number of seats reserved for this program is limited.
Occupational Therapist (BA + O.T.D.)
In addition to our 4-year Pre-Occupational Therapy Program, qualified students who want to go on to earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) can save time and money through one of two articulation agreements with Chatham University.
Students accepted to the 3+3 program spend three years at Westminster and then three years at Chatham, earning both their bachelor’s degree and their Occupational Therapy doctorate upon the completion of all requirements at the end of just 6 years.
Students accepted to the 4+3 program are guaranteed acceptance into Chatham’s Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD) program upon graduation from Westminster if they meet the entry requirements.
Pharmacist (BA + Pharm.D.)
In addition to our 4-year Pre-Pharmacy Program, qualified students who want to go on to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) can save time and money through our articulation agreement with Duquesne University's School of Pharmacy.
Students in the 3+4 Pharmacy Program spend three years at Westminster and then four years at Duquesne University, earning both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree at the end of seven years. A 2+4 Early-Entry Doctor of Pharmacy Program is also available.
Physical Therapist (BA + D.P.T.)
An articulation agreement with Chatham University allows our Pre-Physical Therapy students a fast tract to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree.
Students who qualify for the program are guaranteed acceptance to Chatham's doctoral program upon their graduation from Westminster, upon the completion of all program requirements.
Psychology or Clinical Psychology (BA + M.A. or M.S.)
Psychology majors who are interested in a graduate degree can take advantage of our 3+2 partnership with Chatham University that allows you to begin your graduate studies at the end of your junior year. In this program, eligible students spend three years at Westminster and then two years in either Chatham's Master of Arts in Psychology program or Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is awarded from Westminster, and a master's degree is awarded from Chatham.
Public Health (BA + M.P.H.)
Our 4+1 Program with Juniata College guarantees qualified students who complete the four-year Westminster degree an interview for their accelerated Master of Public Health program.
Juniata’s online Master of Public Health Program is designed to produce highly trained Clinical Research Epidemiologists, Community Health Specialists, and Health Policy Managers.
For more information about this program, please contact:
Jamie G. McMinn
Ministry (BA + M.Div.)
Qualified Westminster students in our Pre-Ministry Program have the opportunity to enter Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program after only three years of undergraduate study, saving time and money. Students in the program complete all major, minor, and liberal studies requirements (including Capstone) by the end of the junior year at Westminster, then begin their seminary studies at PTS in their fourth year.
After completing all six years of the program, students earn both a bachelor’s degree from Westminster and an M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
