Gettysburg College offers a variety of academic pathways tailored for students looking to expand their education and career opportunities. These opportunities provide a unique combination of rigorous coursework and practical experience, helping students gain valuable skills and credentials while saving time and tuition costs. Each partnership program is designed to enhance academic development and career readiness, preparing students for leadership roles in their chosen fields.
Academic Programs
Master’s Degree Partnership with Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Gettysburg College has partnered with the Maxwell School at Syracuse University—the top-ranked school for public affairs according to U.S. News and World Report—to provide students and alumni with streamlined access to professional and executive master’s programs in public administration, international relations, and more.
Through this partnership, eligible Gettysburg students and alumni benefit from: a waived application fee, guaranteed admission for those who meet criteria, and a partnership scholarship of 40% of tuition charges for professional master’s programs or 30% for executive master’s programs (with potential for higher awards for highly qualified applicants).
Professional master’s degrees
- Master of Public Administration
- M.A. in International Relations
- M.A. in Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
- M.S. in Sustainable Organizations and Policy
Executive master’s degrees
- Executive Master of Public Administration
- Executive M.A. in International Relations
Current Gettysburg students may apply to the professional master’s programs after completing at least 23 undergraduate credits and maintaining a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA. Executive master’s applicants must have at least seven years of professional work experience and a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA. All applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in public service and skills in analytical thinking and quantitative methods.
Beyond the classroom, the partnership also includes: joint promotion to increase awareness of public service; career advising and graduate enrollment support from Maxwell faculty and staff; visits to Gettysburg’s campus by and virtual meetings with Maxwell representatives; and opportunities for Gettysburg students to visit the Maxwell School and engage directly with faculty, current students, and graduate-level coursework.
Master of Business Administration at Loyola University, Maryland
Pursue your Master of Business Administration at Loyola University Sellinger School of Business and Management. This Emerging Leaders MBA program, designed as a 4+1 program, brings together individuals from diverse educational backgrounds for an enriching experience marked by rigorous curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities.
This 4+1 pathway offers students an accelerated and cost-effective route to obtaining both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within five years. This program is designed to integrate advanced education with undergraduate studies, providing students with a competitive edge in the job market. This holistic approach ensures that graduates are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the practical skills and connections necessary for success in various industries. Whether pursuing careers in business, engineering, or other fields, Gettysburg College’s 4+1 pathway offers a transformative educational experience that enhances career prospects and prepares students for leadership roles.
The grade requirements for guaranteed admission are different for each program, but at a minimum students need a 3.0 GPA to be recommended.
First-year, sophomore, and prospective students should contact their cocurricular advisor in the Guided Pathways to learn more about this opportunity; send them an email now to arrange a conversation. Current juniors and seniors who are not in the Guided Pathways program should contact their career services counselor.
Engineering Dual-Degree Undergraduate Program
Gettysburg College's engineering dual-degree program combines the enhanced communication skills and creativity of a liberal arts education with the focused rigor of a highly regarded engineering program. Students can take advantage of dual-degree engineering programs in conjunction with Columbia University in New York City, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Complete pre-engineering courses, the
- Gettysburg College curricular requirements and Gettysburg College Major.
- Minimum 3.0 to 3.3 GPA
- Recommendation by the Gettysburg College Engineering Advisor.
- Schedule courses in close cooperation with Engineering Advisor at Gettysburg College.
Since the student graduates with two degrees, all degree requirements from both institutions must be completed, including a major at each institution. The Gettysburg College major can be in any discipline provided the student completes the pre-engineering courses and the Gettysburg College curricular requirements before starting at the engineering school. The affiliation agreement between schools allows many courses to transfer so that the student can complete both degrees in 5 years.
Master of Science in Environmental Studies
Gettysburg College has partnered with Hood College to offer an accelerated degree program in environmental studies and environmental biology. This articulation agreement allows Gettysburg students to concurrently work toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees, with the opportunity to transfer six to nine senior credits toward Hood's 33-credit graduate program in environmental biology. This collaboration enables students to fast-track their M.S. degree while benefiting from local resources, enhancing their academic experience and career readiness in the environmental field.
You can also earn your MEM or MS at the Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment through the Cooperative College (3-2) Program.