Through a combined five year Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Master in Non-Profit Management program of studies, it is possible for motivated full-time students who are Sociology majors to complete a five-year program leading to degrees including both a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's in Non-Profit Management.

Students who have completed 90 undergraduate credits may apply for admission into the special five-year B.S./M.S. program if they have an overall GPA of not less than 3.0 and a major GPA of not less than 3.25. Students are also required to complete an undergraduate internship, independent study, or capstone project that incorporates work with a community-based organization as part of their undergraduate work. Students must meet all other requirements for admission to the Master in Non-Profit Management. The GRE requirement is waived for students with an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Please also consult the graduate catalog for more information.

In order to complete the joint degree, students take 9-11 graduate credits, which count both in their undergraduate program and in the master's in nonprofit management. The graduate credits are taken in place of elective undergraduate credits. Graduate credits cannot replace required core or elective courses in the Sociology major. Students are advised by both the graduate coordinator and their undergraduate advisor. Admission is on a rolling basis, and applicants may start their program of study in any semester. These graduate credits are included in the undergraduate tuition of full-time state supported students. Students must also take at least one summer class between the Spring of their BS graduation and the fall semester in which they embark on full-time graduate studies. Taking the graduate credits as an undergraduate and the summer class allows students to complete course requirements for the bachelor's and master's degree in five years (60 months). For more details, students should consult with the graduate coordinator of the program.