UMPI YourPace FAQ

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Can I do a dual-degree?
Yes and no. The degrees are considered terminal. So if you want to do all the degrees at one time, then yes. But, if you want to do Degree 1, graduate, then do degree 2 in another semester, no. You need to consider it upfront and be vocal with UMPI about your exact plan up front so they can approve it. 

This is very important information. A student needs to do all bachelor degrees in one continous period, if they want a dual degree. It is not just the BAS or BLS degrees that are terminal, but all bachelor degrees. I assume that this rule is specific for the Your Pace program? 
On the UMPI online degree site there is an interview with a currently enrolled student who first completed a brick and mortar bachelor degree, before enrolling a second time with the aim of doing an additional bachelor degree through Your Pace.

No, all bachelor degrees are not considered terminal by UMPI. UMPI's BAS and BLS are terminal degrees at UMPI. This is true for on campus students and YourPace students.

Yes you are right. Terminal just means that it is the highest degree awarded in a specifc academic track. It is of course still possible to do a master degree in business after completing a bachelor degree in business. 
The Your Pace online format still differs from the conventional brick and mortar format though, as you are not allowed to enroll for a second bachelor degree, after having completed the first one under the Your pace format. 
Or am I missreading the original post?

You're misunderstanding UMPI's policies. Only the BAS and BLS are terminal degrees at UMPI. If you complete a BA in Business Administration then you can come back and complete a BA in English. Master's degrees have nothing to do with this.

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It's a little confusing how UMPI works, I know people have got a second degree from them, this person used the YourPace option for his second - Link: https://online.umpi.edu/articles/busines...egree.aspx  - As recommended, it's best to speak with admissions/advising on what you're trying to do.  For example, you may want to get a quick degree such as the AALS and BAS combo for now, but later down the road, you want to get the BS Comp Science from their YourPace offering - Explain exactly that to them and see what they say...

If you complete a BAS you canNOT come back to UMPI for a second bachelor's degree. the BAS and the BLS are terminal degrees. They do NOT make exceptions for this. I know because I tried and was flat out denied because the BLS is also a terminal degree.