Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathways

McDaniel College’s Bachelor’s to Master’s (BA/MS) pathways give motivated students the chance to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees faster and at a lower cost. These pathways are designed to help students gain advanced skills and knowledge that are important in today’s job market, allowing them to save time and money while getting ahead.

By offering these pathways, McDaniel College meets the growing need for higher education and professional expertise. Students who choose a BA/MS pathway can build strong qualifications for their careers, putting themselves in a better position to succeed by earning an advanced degree.

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How McDaniel College’s Accelerated BA/MS Pathways Work

Eligibility: To join, you need at least 64 completed credit hours and a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Application: Apply online through the BA/MS application form. Your application will be reviewed by both your undergraduate advisor and the graduate program coordinator.
Course Enrollment: Once accepted, you can start taking graduate courses after completing 80 credit hours with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

BA/MS Pathways Program Details

Graduate Credits: You can take up to 9 graduate credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Tuition: The cost of these graduate courses is included in your undergraduate tuition.
Degree Completion: You’ll receive your bachelor’s degree once all undergraduate requirements are met. If you decide to continue with the master’s program, you must officially apply for it and meet all the admissions requirements.

BA/MS Pathways Program Options

There are two ways to customize your BA/MS pathway at McDaniel:

Structured Pathway: Follow a pre-set course plan designed by the college.
Student-Designed Pathway: Work with your advisors to create a personalized course plan.

Structured Pathways (accelerated programs between an undergraduate major and a master’s degree program that have an approved, existing agreement for coursework)	Student-Designed Pathways (accelerated programs in which a student works with their undergraduate advisor and a master’s program coordinator in the graduate program of their choice to create an individualized plan of study)
BA in Accounting - MS in Data Analytics BA in Business Administration - MS in Data Analytics BA in Economics - MS in Data Analytics BA in Marketing - MS in Data Analytics BA in ASL – MS in Deaf Education BA – MS in Secondary Education BA – MS in Special Education BA in Psychology - MS in Counseling (Mental Health and School Counseling)	MS in Data Analytics (majors outside of accounting, business administration, economics and marketing, please note that admission for unstructured options are dependent upon seat availability) MS in Deaf Education MS in Human Resources Management MS in Human Services Management MS in Kinesiology MS in Public Administration and Policy MS of Science in Special Education MS in Teaching