The Graduate College Handbook for Students, Faculty and Staff
Chapter IV: General Graduate Degree Requirements
E. Second Degree
The Graduate College will generally not allow the awarding of a second graduate degree in an area in which a graduate degree at an equivalent level (master's, doctoral) has already been earned. This applies to cases where the first degree is from the University or from another domestic or international institution. The basis for this policy is that an individual should not receive another degree for work that is substantially similar to the work used to complete a previous degree. Exceptions may be allowed in cases where it is clear that the student's degree programs differ significantly. The petition process is used for such requests.
