Our students are our top priority at Arizona State University. To support them, we provide innovative resources and unique pathway opportunities, including our Accelerated Master’s programs (formerly known as 4+1 programs). This opportunity accelerates your path, saving you both time and money, by earning your graduate degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree.
What is an Accelerated Master's program?
ASU Online’s Accelerated Master’s programs allow you to earn your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time, advancing your education quicker. By completing graduate coursework in your senior year for dual credit, you’ll streamline your educational journey and easily transition from an undergraduate degree to a graduate degree.
“The Accelerated Master’s pathway is a very cost effective option for ASU students," noted ASU Online professor Mary Jane Parmentier. "It also offers an excellent intellectual opportunity for qualified students to move into graduate-level work during their senior year.”
What are the benefits of enrolling in an Accelerated Master’s program?
By enrolling in one of these programs, you shorten the combined time it takes to complete your undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition to saving time, you’ll also save money, resulting in less student debt. Enrolling in an Accelerated Master’s program is a great way to receive a quality education, earn a master’s degree and advance to your career earlier than you’d be able to otherwise.
ASU Online professor Robert Kirsch said, “The benefits to them are substantial. Students may be able to leverage scholarship money more effectively, find an efficient use of their undergraduate credits or just get started early enough to complete a two-year master’s program in one year.”
How do I enroll in an Accelerated Master’s program?
To take advantage of this opportunity, you must apply during your junior year. Please keep in mind that each program has unique requirements to be eligible. For additional information, please speak with your advisor.
What degrees are part of this program?
More than 60 ASU Online undergraduate degrees are part of the program. Below is a list of those undergraduate degrees and the graduate degrees they can lead to as part of the Accelerated Master’s program.
Business
Accountancy, BS can lead to…
- Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics
Business (Communication), BA can lead to…
- Communication, MA
Business Data Analytics, BS can lead to...
- Business Analytics, MS
Communication, BA and Communication, BS can lead to...
- Communication, MA
Bachelor of Global Management can lead to...
- Master of Leadership and Management
International Trade, BS can lead to...
- Master of Leadership and Management
Supply Chain Management, BS can lead to...
- Business Analytics, MS
- Supply Chain Management, MS
Education
Educational Studies, BAE can lead to….
- Elementary Education, MEd
- Secondary Education, MEd
Educational Studies (Early Childhood Studies), BAE can lead to…
- Elementary Education, MEd
Early Childhood Studies, BAS can lead to…
- Elementary Education, MEd
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, BSE and its concentration in electrical power and energy systems can lead to...
- Electrical Engineering, MSE
Engineering Management, BSE can lead to...
- Industrial Engineering, MS
Mechanical Engineering, BSE can lead to...
- Materials Science and Engineering, MS
Health & Nursing
Community Health, BS can lead to...
- Aging, MS
- Master of Healthcare Innovation
Global Health, BA and Global Health, BS can lead to…
- Global Health, MS
Health Care Coordination, BS can lead to...
- Aging, MS
- Master of Healthcare Innovation
Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BS and Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BAS can lead to...
- Aging, MS
- Master of Healthcare Innovation
Integrative Health, BS can lead to...
- Aging, MS
- Master of Healthcare Innovation
Humanities and Arts
Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, BA can lead to…
- Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, MA
History, BA can lead to...
- History, MA
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA and its concentration in organizational studies can lead to...
- Master of Liberal Studies
- Organizational Leadership, MS
- Master of Project Management
Liberal Studies, BA can lead to...
- Master of Liberal Studies
- Organizational Leadership, MS
- Master of Project Management
Organizational Leadership, BA and its concentration in project management can lead to...
- Master of Liberal Studies
- Organizational Leadership, MS
- Master of Project Management
Law and Public Service
Criminology and Criminal Justice, BS can lead to...
- Crime Analysis, MS
- Criminal Justice, MA
Emergency Management and Homeland Security, BS can lead to…
- Program Evaluation and Data Analytics, MS
- Master of Public Administration
Political Science, BA and Political Science, BS can lead to...
- Global Security, MA
- Global Security (Cybersecurity), MA
- Global Security (Irregular Warfare), MA
- Political Psychology, MA
- Master of Public Administration
Public Service and Public Policy, BS and its concentration in emergency management and homeland security can lead to...
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security, MA
- Program Evaluation and Data Analytics, MS
- Master of Public Administration
Social Justice and Human Rights, BA can lead to…
- Social Justice and Human Rights, MA
Tourism and Recreation Management, BS can lead to…
- Master of Sustainable Tourism
Urban Planning, BSP can lead to…
- Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology, BA and Anthropology, BS can lead to…
- Global Health, MS
Global Studies, BA can lead to...
- Global Security, MA
- Global Security (Cybersecurity), MA
- Global Security (Irregular Warfare), MA
- Political Psychology, MA
Psychology, BA and Psychology, BS can lead to…
- Psychology, MS
Psychology (Positive Psychology), BA and Psychology (Positive Psychology), BS can lead to…
- Psychology (Positive Psychology), MS
Science
Biochemistry, BS and its concentration in medicinal chemistry can lead to…
- Computational Life Sciences, MS
Biological Sciences, BS and each of its five concentrations can lead to….
- Biology, MS
- Computational Life Sciences, MS
Geographic Information Science, BS can lead to…
- Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
Geography, BA and Geography, BS can lead to…
- Geography, MA
- Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
Pharmacology and Toxicology, BS can lead to…
- Biological Data Science, MS
Physics, BS can lead to…
- Materials Science and Engineering, MS
Sustainable Food Systems, BS can lead to…
- Sustainable Food Systems, MS
Technology
Computer Science, BS can lead to...
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Computer Science (Big Data Systems)
- Master of Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
Data Science, BS can lead to…
- Computational Life Sciences, MS
Graphic Information Technology, BS, its concentration in full-stack web development, and Graphic Information Technology, BAS can lead to...
- Graphic Information Technology, MS
Graphic Information Technology (User Experience), BS can lead to...
- Graphic Information Technology, MS
- User Experience, MS
Human Systems Engineering (User Experience), BS can lead to...
- User Experience, MS
Information Technology, BS can lead to...
- Information Technology, MS
Innovation in Society, BA and Innovation in Society, BS can lead to...
- Global Technology and Development, MS
- Public Interest Technology, MS
Internet and Web Development, BAS can lead to...
- Graphic Information Technology, MS
Software Engineering, BS can lead to...
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Computer Science (Big Data Systems)
- Master of Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
Statistics, BS can lead to…
- Biological Data Science, MS
Technical Communication (User Experience), BS can lead to...
- User Experience, MS
Technological Entrepreneurship and Management, BS can lead to...
- Global Technology and Development, MS
- Leadership and Management, MLM