The School of Education and Child Development offers a concurrent credit option for undergraduate education students meeting the requirements described in the Graduate Catalog. Eligible students may enroll in up to 9 credit hours of selected graduate courses from the Master in Education programs. Successful completion of these courses will earn both undergraduate credit toward the bachelor?s degree and graduate credit toward a master in education degree. This opportunity allows students to save on tuition costs and expedite their progress toward a Master in Education degree.

The 4+1 program makes it possible for academically qualified and motivated students to begin their 36-hour master?s degree while still an undergraduate student. With appropriate advising and fulfillment of academic standards, students can complete a bachelor?s (typically four years) and fast-track completion of a master?s degree in one year. This opportunity allows students to save on tuition costs and expedite their progress toward a Master in Education degree.
The degrees are earned in the 4+1 Education program can be:

Bachelor?s (select one):

• Bachelor?s in Elementary Education

• Bachelor?s in Secondary Education?

Plus, Master?s (select one):

• Master?s in Education Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary)

• Master?s in Education Integrated Learning