Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs​

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An additional year may earn you an additional degree. Learn how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers several programs that allow you to accelerate your qualifications.

Programs Offered

These early admission track programs allow students to begin their graduate work as undergraduates. Current 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students apply for conditional admission to these programs after completing specific undergraduate coursework and credits.

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Elementary Education BS to Special Education MED

This BS-to-MED is an early admission option into the Special Education MED. It is designed for students studying special education in the Elementary Education BS program who would like to be eligible to teach English as a second language in Rhode Island.

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English BA-to-MA

If you plan to pursue an English BA and think it's likely that you'll want to also obtain an advanced English degree, then our BA-to-MA option may be the perfect fit for you.

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Justice Studies BA-to-MA

If you have matriculated as a justice studies or sociology major, you may apply for a combined BA-to-MA option after completing 75 credit hours, including at least 20 credit hours in courses counted toward the justice studies or sociology major.

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Mathematics BA-to-MA

Undergraduate students who have matriculated at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø can apply for conditional admission to the MA in mathematical studies program after completing 60 undergraduate credits.

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Psychology BA-to-MA

If you are an undergraduate student currently enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, you may apply for conditional admission to the MA in psychology program after completing 60 undergraduate credits.

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Public Administration BA-to-MPA

We offer this BA-to-MPA in cooperation with the University of Rhode Island (URI). This program gives 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students the opportunity to begin their graduate training in public administration as they complete their undergraduate studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Social Work BSW-to-MSW

In just five years you can earn both BSW and MSW degrees at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, in one of the limited BSW-MSW degree programs in the country. Our program conditionally accepts selected BSW students to continue into the MSW program.

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Office of Graduate Studies

We support our students, mostly working professionals, as they manage career, family, and graduate school. We offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, creating pathways to new professional options and career advancement.