Accelerated Program
Bachelor's to Master's
If you're in a Bachelor's degree and plan to continue to a Master's, check to see if you can start taking graduate-level courses now!
There are many benefits to the Accelerated Master's Degree Option. By taking up to four master's-level courses during your undergraduate program, you will
Be able to complete your graduate program in an accelerated time frame.
Gain a better understanding of the graduate program and what it has to offer prior to enrolling in it.
Experience firsthand the expectations and rigor involved in graduate coursework.
Save money toward completion of the graduate program.
Those interested will need to apply. Below are some of the requirements and expectations of the accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree option. Students must:
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during their undergraduate program
Have completed at least 30 credit hours in their undergraduate degree
Have open electives credits available in the undergraduate degree
Take one graduate course paired with one undergraduate course during the bachelor's program
Pass each master's-level course with a B or higher in order to continue on to the next graduate course
Contact your Student Advisor if you already know you plan to continue to one of these programs:
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis*
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Education
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Master of Science in Higher Education
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Master of Science in Human Services
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Science in Legal Studies
Master of Science in Psychology-Addictions
Master of Science in Psychology-General Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology-Forensic Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology-Industrial/Organizational
Master of Public Administration
*MS in Applied Behavior Analysis: If you reside in a state which requires completion of a fieldwork course as part of your graduate program in order to apply for a state behavior analyst license, you should not pursue the accelerated option. See the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams policies for more information.