An accelerated masters program allows you to complete up to 12 credits of graduate coursework at the undergraduate level. Those 12 credits count as upper division electives in your degree; you’ll pay undergraduate tuition rates for them. Once you’ve graduated with your Bachelors degree and if you choose to continue with the full masters, those same 12 credits would apply toward your graduate degree, leaving you 21-22 credits to complete for your masters. 

The Accelerated Masters is also formally known as the 4+1. 

Yes. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to be eligible and to stay in the program. If you are in the program and dip below a 3.0 GPA, please connect with your academic advising team. 

To indicate interest, inform your academic advisor via email at MLFTCThrive@asu.edu or schedule an appointment.

There is no formal application process. Students need to have reached a certain credit threshold and have a 3.0 GPA to get started. If you have not met these two criteria yet, but are interested in completing the program, please let your academic advisor know that you would like to complete an Accelerated Masters and they will provide you with next steps. 

Each major has specific masters programs you may pursue. For a detailed list please visit the Accelerated Masters Page. 

For the accelerated masters program with teacher certification you must have earned 75 credit hours to begin the graduate courses. 

Yes, they will.  The graduate level courses count toward your undergraduate degree as open electives

Connect with your advisor to know exactly which courses you will need to take and when. They will help you make a plan and ensure you are able to enroll in the appropriate courses. 

No, the 12 credits are the maximum a student can complete during their undergraduate journey, not the minimum. 

No, you do not. Participation in the accelerated portion of the masters degree does not obligate you to complete the graduate portion once you’ve graduated with your Bachelors. 

Students who are a part of an accelerated program do not need to apply to the masters, as long as they maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing their graduate-level courses. 

You will get certified if you pursue one of the following Accelerated Masters options: 

• Elementary Education (Teacher Certification), MEd

• Secondary Education (Teacher Certification), MEd 

• Early Childhood Special Education (Teacher Certification), MEd

It varies state by state, and as such, not all states are compatible with our program. You may meet with a licensure professional for more information. Please use this website for more information: https://admission.asu.edu/academics/licensure 

Some Accelerated Masters will have you complete an internship course. Please connect with your advising team for more information. 

No, the Professional Education Services (PES) office will reach out to schools you expressed interest in on your behalf. You should not be reaching out to schools directly. 

If you are in Arizona, you should begin by obtaining your IVP card, which you should have before enrolling in EED 557. You will receive communication regarding this one semester before EED 557. 

If you are out of state, you will need to keep an eye on your email for correspondence from the placement team and your advising team letting you know when to enroll in EED 557 and which school you will be placed in.