Interdisciplinary Programs
Penn's four undergraduate and twelve graduate schools provide a wealth of opportunity for innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.
Penn is committed to the idea that the most challenging questions and problems of our time cannot be addressed by one discipline or profession. To comprehend our complex world, we must better integrate knowledge from different disciplines and professional perspectives in our research and teaching.
Joint, Dual-Degree, and Accelerated-Degree Programs
Penn's Joint Program offers intensive study in two schools within the University resulting in a single degree. Applicants should be aware that the size limitation of this program results in a more competitive admissions policy.The College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School
Penn's Dual-Degree Programs allow students to pursue concurrent degrees in two schools within the University:
Penn's Coordinated Dual-Degree Programs offer students the opportunity to pursue coordinated curricula jointly offered by two schools within the University. Students receive two degrees upon completion of the interdisciplinary coursework. Applicants should be aware that size limitations within these special programs result in more competitive admissions policies.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School
The Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science
The School of Nursing and the Wharton School
Penn's Accelerated-Degree Program coordinates pre-dental study in the School of Arts and Sciences with admission requirements for the School of Dental Medicine.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Dental Medicine
University Minors
In addition to minors completed within one School or University, several interdisciplinary minors combine coursework from the four undergraduate schools.
