4+1 Bachelor’s to Master's Fast Track Programs
               
   EARN A BACHELOR'S AND MASTER'S DEGREE IN LESS TIME THAN IT WOULD TAKE TO COMPLETE EACH INDIVIDUALLY!
                  
                  Often referred to as 4+1, exceptional  students who are committed to earning a master's degree can reduce the time it  takes to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees by applying to a Bachelor’s to Master’s  program.
                  The  program allows qualified students  to  begin a  master's program during their senior year while still  completing their bachelor's degree. By doing so, students can earn both degrees  in a shorter amount of time than completing both  individually. 
                   Compared  to a traditional path to a master's degree, the Bachelor’s to Master’s (4+1) program allows you to  save both time and money through an accelerated course of study. 
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
                    The  list of participating departments and programs changes periodically. If you are  interested in earning a 4+1 degree in a program that is not listed, we  encourage you to discuss the possibility with your academic advisor.
                    Currently,  Bachelor to Master’s options are  available in the  following areas of study:
    
              
                    Department of Aviation and Transportation  Studies
                      
                      
                    Department of Biology
                      
                    
                    Department of Chemistry
                    
                    
                        
            Department of Engineering, Computing and  Mathematical Sciences
                      
                  
                   
				     Department of Justice, Law and Public Safety  Studies
                        
                  
                 
                   
                  
Department of Music
                    
                    Department of Physics
                    
                       
Department of Theology
                    
                    College of Business (COB) Fast Track
                    
                      
                      
                       
                      
                      
                       
                             
 
                    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND  APPLICATION PROCESS 
                    Students should have a strong academic  record and demonstrate a commitment to pursue graduate study. Prior to applying  to the program, meet with your academic adviser to discuss your long-term goals  and determine whether the Bachelor’s to Master’s (4+1) program is the right choice for you.
                    Each  department can sets  its own admission requirements and policies. However, the admission process  generally follows the steps below. Note that some departments recommend you  apply to the Bachelor’s to Master’s (4+1) program as early as the first semester of your junior year.
        - Departments may determine program-specific  prerequisites for admission in addition to University requirements.
                        
                       
                      - The student must       complete at least 75 credit hours and have a 3.0 cumulative       GPA before       they are permitted to apply and be formally accepted into a University       approved bachelor's to master's degree program.
    
   
  - The student must complete an application, which can be found on the Advising & Academic Support page in the my911±¬ÁÏÍø portal. Final approval  is granted  by the School of Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education.
    
   
     - Additional       evidence of readiness such as faculty recommendations, or higher GPA may       be necessary for certain programs.
 
  
                    
                    Talk to your academic advisor for further information. 
                 
 
 
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