In general, no more than six credits may be double-counted, subject to the following conditions:

• Credits for required courses (in either graduate program) may not be double-counted.
• Both degrees are completed within the time allowed. See Seven-Year Rule.
• Written approval from the Graduate Division.
• Written approval from the second graduate program, or in the case of concurrent degrees, from both graduate programs.

Upon recommendation by the graduate program, a doctoral candidate* may earn a master's degree in the same discipline, upon completion of the master's degree requirements or upon successful passing of the comprehensive exam. The degree may not be awarded retroactively. The candidate must file a Graduate Application for Degree by the appropriate deadline. See Graduation.

* A doctoral candidate who already holds a master's degree in the same discipline may not earn a master's degree en route, unless the content of the former differs significantly from that of the latter. In such a case, the candidate's graduate program may petition the Graduate Division.

Policy is at the discretion of each graduate program. If either program prohibits double-counting, the prohibition applies to the other program as well. Contact the programs for more information.

Policy is specific to the dual degree programs. If no specific policy is in place, refer to the general policy for two master's degrees.

In general, no more than six credits from the professional degree may be counted toward the graduate degree, subject to the following conditions:

• Credits for required courses (in either the graduate program or the professional program) may not be double-counted.
• Written approval of the Graduate Division.
• Written approval of the chair of the graduate program.

In the case where the graduate degree and the professional degree are being pursued concurrently, students are strongly advised to obtain approval from their professional program for the credits being double-counted.