Graduate Partnership Programs
Graduate School Pathways & Partnerships
Explore possibilities beyond your bachelor’s degree at IU. Take advantage of Immaculata’s graduate programs and our partnerships with other institutions that provide pathways to graduate school, allowing you to save time and money as you earn an advanced degree. Leveraging the expertise from each institution, Immaculata University has created a seamless pathway for students.
Partnership Advantages
- Accelerated degree completion
- Cost savings
- Guaranteed Scholarships
3+2 B.S. and graduate nutrition program
IU Majors: Nutrition
Benefits
- Earn your bachelor’s degree in nutrition in just three years by taking courses year-round.
- Enter an IU graduate nutrition program, either the M.S. in Nutrition Education and Counseling (guaranteed admission), or apply for the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition with Dietetic Internship.
3+2 B.S. + Master of Athletic Training
IU Majors: Exercise Science
Benefits
- IU students can complete a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Athletic Training in five years instead of six.
- Students pay undergraduate tuition for three years and graduate tuition for the final two years.
IU Majors: All Majors
Benefits
- Immaculata students may take up to 6 credits in the Master of Science in Strategic Leadership program in their senior year.
- The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
- The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
IU Majors: All Majors
Benefits
- Immaculata students may take up to 6 credits in the MBA program in their senior year.
- The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
- The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
IU Majors: Psychology
Benefits
- Immaculata students may take up to 9 credits in the Clinical Mental Health program.
- The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
- The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
M.A. in Educational Leadership
IU Majors: All Education
Benefits
- Immaculata students may take up to 6 credits in the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program in their senior year.
- The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
- The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
4+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Exercise science majors who apply by Oct. 1 of their senior year and meet all admissions requirements will be guaranteed an admissions interview.
4+2 M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Exercise science majors who meet all admissions requirements will receive advising and approval of prerequisite courses.
M.F.A. in Creative Writing and Publishing (4+1)
IU Majors: Communications, English
M.A. in Criminal Justice (4+1)
IU Majors: Criminology, Sociology
Benefits
- Take up to 9 graduate credits in senior year.
- Coursework offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
- DeSales coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
Immaculata University has entered into a partnership with Gwynedd Mercy University to create a pathway for students to enroll in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) at Gwynedd Mercy University.
The top three Immaculata undergraduate science majors who apply to Gwynedd Mercy University’s MSOT program and meet admissions requirements will be guaranteed an interview for this competitive graduate-level program, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Students from Immaculata’s M.S.N. program can apply for admission to Gwynedd Mercy’s online DNP program. Students must complete all required coursework and meet academic requirements for admission to the DNP program. Both programs are offered through the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions.
M.A. in Art Therapy
IU Majors: Students who have taken 18 art studio credits and 12 psychology credits
Benefits
- Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA can submit their application materials and a virtual portfolio (10-15 pieces of artwork). Marywood will waive the application fee.
- Accepted students are guaranteed a 20% tuition discount and a 50% deposit fee discount.
M.S. in Criminal Justice
IU Majors: Any Major
Benefits
- Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA can submit the required application materials, and Marywood will waive the application fee and the requirement for letters of recommendation.
- Students with at least a 3.5 GPA are guaranteed admission.
- Accepted students are guaranteed a 20% tuition discount.
M.S. Physician Assistant
IU Majors: Science-related, health and exercise science majors
Benefits
- Students who meet the defined criteria are guaranteed an interview with Marywood University’s Physician Assistant Selection Committee.
Master of Social Work
IU Majors: Social Work
Benefits
- Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA or demonstrated potential for graduate work can submit their application materials, and Marywood will waive the application fee.
- Accepted students are guaranteed a 20% tuition discount.
Immaculata undergraduates who meet specified entrance criteria will receive guaranteed admission into Neumann’s Master of Science in Sports Business
IU Majors: Business Management, Finance
Master of Professional Accounting
IU Majors: Accounting, Business Management
Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Threat Analytics & Prevention
IU Majors: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics (master’s degree only)
M.S. in Information Science or Master of Software Engineering
IU Majors: Information Systems
Benefits
- Application fee will be waived for Immaculata students.
- Immaculata University students taking 12 credits per semester at PSU will qualify for the Chancellor Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 or $15,000 for the year.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Students from Immaculata’s science-related undergraduate programs can apply for the 4+4 DO program where they continue their education at PCOM immediately after successful completion of their undergraduate degree. Students must complete all required coursework, maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA, and earn a minimum score of a 504 composite with at least a 126 on each section of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and follow admissions procedures for PCOM.
Master of Science in Forensic Medicine
Students from Immaculata’s science-related undergraduate programs can apply for the 4+2 MS in Forensic Medicine program where they continue their education at PCOM immediately after successful completion of their undergraduate degree. Students must complete all required coursework, maintain a minimum 3.0GPA) and follow admissions procedures for PCOM.
Guaranteed Acceptance for individuals meeting qualifications.
4+4 Doctor of Audiology
Immaculata University and Salus University’s Osborne College of Audiology have agreed students who successfully complete the 120 credit pre-audiology curriculum and earn a Bachelor of Science at Immaculata University with a 3.0 GPA or above will be eligible for admission to the Salus University Osborne College of audiology (OCA), Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree program.
4+4 Doctor of Optometry
Immaculata University and Salus University have entered into an agreement, where students who successfully complete 120 credits pre-optometry program and earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from Immaculata University with a 3.0 GPA or above will be eligible for admission to Salus University’s Doctorate of Optometry Degree (OD) program.
4+2 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Immaculata University and Salus University have entered into an agreement, where students who successfully complete 120 credits pre-Occupational Therapy curriculum program and earn a Bachelor of Science from Immaculata University with a 3.25 GPA or above will be eligible for admission to Salus University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.
4+2 Physician Assistant Master of Medical Science Degree
Immaculata University and Salus University have entered into an agreement, where students who successfully complete 120 credits pre-physician assistant curriculum program and earn a Bachelor of Science from Immaculata University with a 3.25 GPA or above will be eligible for admission to Salus University’s 4+2 Physician Assistant Master of Medical Science Degree.
4+1 Bachelor’s + Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree in forensic chemistry
IU Majors: Chemistry
Benefits
- Immaculata undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated program undertake graduate work through Temple, beginning in their junior year at Immaculata, and then continue into the Temple graduate program full-time in a fifth year to complete the graduate degree
- Temple will waive the GRE exam requirement and application fee.
Jefferson College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacology – Pharm.D. (3 + 4)
IU Majors: Allied Health
Benefits
- Successful candidates from IU receive priority placement in program
Jefferson College of Population Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
IU Majors: Science-related fields
Master of Science in Health Policy (MS-HP)
IU Majors: Science-related fields
Benefits
- IU students may qualify for priority admission.
- IU undergraduate students are eligible to take one coursework at JSPH during their senior year provided they meet the requirements.
IU Majors: Accounting, Business Management, Communications, Criminology, English, Finance, History, Human Resource Management, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Theology
Benefits
- $30,000 annual merit scholarship—renewable.
- Students will save 1 year of coursework and tuition at Immaculata University.