Second-Degree Candidates

A graduate from a regionally accredited college or university who subsequently becomes a candidate for a second baccalaureate degree through Lakeland University must:

1. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework through Lakeland University,
2. Meet all major/minor and other degree-specific requirements of the second degree,
3. Earn a Lakeland University overall GPA of at least 2.0 or better and a minimum 2.0 GPA within the major and/or minor.

Second-degree candidates, with the exception of Education students as noted below, are exempt from the General Studies requirements of the university.

Note: Second-degree candidates seeking teacher certification are required to follow a discrete set of requirements: earn a 3.0 GPA for all coursework applied to teacher certification requirements; complete specific general studies, major, minor, and professional sequence courses; achieve passing scores on the Praxis CORE and Praxis II examinations; satisfy state-mandated requirements. Refer to the Undergraduate Education Program  section of this catalog for additional details.