Save Time
Earn two degrees in about five years by overlapping graduate coursework with your senior year, and enter your career or doctoral study sooner.
Accelerated Program Options
Our 4+1 accelerated programs are built for Florida Southern undergraduates who already
know their next step. Apply during your junior year, begin master's coursework as
a senior, and finish both degrees in about five years.
Why Choose an Accelerated Path
Florida Southern's 4+1 programs let you start your master's degree while you're still finishing your bachelor's. Instead of earning one degree and then starting over somewhere new, you move straight from undergraduate to graduate study on the same campus, with the faculty and advisors who already know your work.
Save Money
Graduate courses taken before your bachelor's degree is awarded are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate. Once you earn your bachelor's degree, the remaining graduate coursework is billed at the graduate rate. This overlap can meaningfully reduce the total cost of a master's degree. Per-credit rates vary by program. See each program page for costs.
A Seamless Transition
Continue with the faculty, advisors, and campus community you already know. Accelerated students move into graduate study without a separate admission process after graduation.
Career-Ready Sooner
Beginning advanced coursework early means you graduate with a master's credential, and the expertise that comes with it, ahead of peers on a traditional timeline.
Explore Our 4+1 Programs
Florida Southern's 4+1 programs are open to currently enrolled Florida Southern undergraduates. To be eligible, you must:
- Apply during your junior year
- Reach senior status, with about 93 completed credit hours, before beginning graduate coursework
- Meet any major requirements for your chosen program, which are noted below
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Earn your bachelor's and a top-ranked MBA in five years, with concentrations to match your career goals.
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Accelerate into the accounting profession, building the advanced hours and expertise that strengthen your path to CPA licensure. Open to Accounting majors.
Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction (MAT)
For students pursuing initial teacher certification, combining advanced classroom strategies with a clinical internship.
Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)
For students advancing their teaching practice with research-based, transformational methods, delivered fully online. Open to Education majors.
Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MSIO)
Train as a workplace expert in research, consultation, and career coaching through coursework, faculty-mentored research, and internships.
Master of Science in Analytics (MSA)
Designed to give you a competitive edge in today's data-driven world, you'll deepen your understanding of data science while gaining hands-on experience.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Build the skills to lead effectively, influence policy, and drive meaningful change across the public and nonprofit sectors.
A Second Accelerated Option for Accounting Students
Currently enrolled accounting students have a second accelerated path. With the Early MAcc, you add one additional year of undergraduate study and graduate with your bachelor's and Master of Accountancy on the same day, with the entire program billed at the undergraduate rate. Federal and state aid may have credit-hour limits.
Both paths are open to Accounting majors, and both get you into the profession sooner.
Student Voices
The School of Education at FSC is so welcoming and supportive for all students. I knew I wanted to stay at FSC and earn a master's degree. Enrolling in the 4+1 degree program allows me to continue the momentum of furthering my education after earning my bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Dakota Veal
I selected this program because I completed my undergrad at Florida Southern. I knew, firsthand, how phenomenal the Education program is and wanted to continue with it during my graduate studies. Additionally, the course content appealed to me because of its relevance in today's classrooms and fresh perspective on teaching.
Carley Fischer
I chose Florida Southern's 4+1 MBA Program because I was able to get a few graduate-level courses done during my undergraduate enrollment. This allowed me to save money and time, as I now only have 1 year left in the traditional 2-year program. My graduate professors are outstanding. Their expertise is evident, and the information taught is valuable beyond classroom settings.
Marissa Mengelkoch
Accelerated Pathways With Partner Institutions
Beyond our own accelerated programs, Florida Southern offers cooperative pathways with prestigious institutions across the country. The Duke and Washington University pathways are best planned early in your time at FSC, so talk with your advisor as soon as you are interested.
Environmental Studies: Duke 3-2 Program
Students interested in Environmental Studies can earn a bachelor's and a master's in five years through our Cooperative 3-2 Program with Duke University.
WUSTL Pre-Engineering Program
Combine a liberal arts and sciences education with the technical training of the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis engineering program.
Pursuing a Career in Health Care?
Aspiring health professionals have a unique opportunity to jumpstart their careers through exclusive partnerships with two of Florida's leading osteopathic institutions: the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).
Get in Touch
Ready to learn whether an accelerated path is right for you? Connect with an Adult and Graduate Admission to talk through your options.
