Add a Master's Degree to Doctoral Program (GPAS)

This form is used by active doctoral students to add a master’s degree to the same doctoral program if your program supports this process. This process is also available for EPSY Specialist Certificate students to add a Master of Arts in EPSY.

Adding a master’s to a different program can be done through Graduate Admissions.

  • Backdating is not possible. Adding a master’s to the same program must be processed for the current semester or a future semester. However, an added master’s degree will have the same start date as the doctoral program.
  • Not all programs offer all master’s plan types. You should work with your program to determine the best option based on your needs.


View Add a Master's Degree to Doctoral Program (GPAS) form

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Use this form if...

  • You are an active doctoral student and want to add a master’s degree in the same field as your doctoral program.
  • You are an active EPSY Specialist Certificate student and would like to add a Master of Arts in EPSY

Don't use this form if...

  • You are not currently active in either a doctoral program or the EPSY Specialist Certificate.
  • You are trying to change the status of your graduate program from doctoral to master’s.
  • You wish to add a master’s degree with a different name than your doctoral program

Next steps

Consult with your program to determine your master’s plan type. The Director of Graduate Studies’ signature is required.

Once completed and signed, email the form to Graduate Student Services and Progress at [email protected]. 

After receiving confirmation that your form has been processed, work with your program to complete the degree completion steps for your plan type. This may include submitting a request for extension to the maximum time limit: Master’s Degree if your doctoral program began more than 5 years ago.