Students who desire the benefit of an undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences prior to pursuing a more technical or specialized degree and career are able to take advantage of several dual degree programs and academic partnerships that Rhodes has with other universities.
Dual Degree in Engineering with Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Students interested in a path to engineering should consult the Roads to Engineering from Rhodes site.
Students attend three years at Rhodes and three years at WashU and will receive a Bachelor of Science from Rhodes and both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in engineering from WashU. Rhodes students accepted into this 3-3 program will receive tuition discounts at WashU that start at 50%. Program Requirements
Contact: Dr. Ann Viano., 901-843-3912
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at The University of Memphis
Students interested in a path to engineering should consult the Roads to Engineering from Rhodes site.
This program serves students who are interested in completing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in physics from Rhodes and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Memphis. Students who participate in this program receive both degrees after five years. The typical student in this program takes three years of coursework at Rhodes, followed by two years of coursework and research at the University of Memphis. All students become eligible for graduate assistantships after the completion of their undergraduate coursework. The typical graduate assistantship includes a full tuition-and-fees scholarship and a monthly salary.
Contact: Dr. Ann Viano, 901-843-3912
Dual Degree in Engineering with Christian Brothers University in Memphis
Students interested in a path to engineering should consult the Roads to Engineering from Rhodes site.
In this program, students receive two degrees after five years of study: a Bachelor of Science from Rhodes and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Christian Brothers University (CBU). Students attend Rhodes for three years, majoring in physics, chemistry, or biochemistry/molecular biology, and then study a related engineering field for two years at CBU. Program Requirements
Contact: Dr. Ann Viano, 901-843-3912
BS/MS Degree in Biomedical Engineering with the Univ. of TN and Univ. of Memphis
This accelerated program serves students who are interested in completing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering (BME) and ideally are advanced in math and science at the start of their Rhodes career. Students attend Rhodes for three years, majoring in chemistry or physics, and then study biomedical engineering at the University of Tennessee and University of Memphis for two years. Upon completion, students receive a Bachelor of Science from Rhodes and a Master of Science in biomedical engineering from the University of Tennessee and University of Memphis Joint Program in Biomedical Engineering. Program Requirements
Contact: Dr. Ann Viano, 901-843-3912
Vanderbilt University Master of Nursing Course Agreement
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing, in partnership with Rhodes College, allows students to complete all but one of its prerequisite courses through Rhodes coursework. An additional online nutrition course is required. The Vanderbilt School of Nursing offers a Master of Nursing (MN) degree for training toward Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, as well as a Master of Nursing Prespecialty program that provides an accelerated pathway to advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, and other advanced practice nursing specialties. The contact person for this path is Ms. Melissa Campbell, Director of Health Professions Advising.
UT Health Science Center BSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice Admission Agreement
Rhodes graduates who complete the required prerequisite courses are eligible for guaranteed admission to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing's accelerated 12-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to prepare to become a Registered Nurse (RN). In addition, qualified students may choose to pursue a bridge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a bridge PhD program if all requirements are met. The contact person for this program is Ms. Melissa Campbell, Director of Health Professions Advising. Additional information can be found on the UTHSC partnership website.
Georgetown University Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
Rhodes students are eligible to apply for a Five-Year Cooperative Degree Program offered by Georgetown University’s Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS). The program allows undergraduates with a demonstrated commitment to Latin American Studies the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies in five years.
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Pettinaroli, 901-843-3828