Stevenson University

Programme overview

The Bachelor’s to Master’s Option is an accelerated academic pathway that permits eligible undergraduate students to take approved graduate courses and apply them toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. It preserves undergraduate degree requirements while enabling students to begin graduate study early, reducing overall credit load and time spent in school when they proceed to the linked master’s program.

What you'll study

Coursework depends on the paired bachelor’s and master’s programs but typically includes a blend of advanced undergraduate classes and entry-level graduate seminars. Students can expect to encounter:

• Foundational graduate-level seminars that deepen subject knowledge
• Advanced methodology or practicum courses that build professional skills
• Research or capstone elements that bridge undergraduate study and graduate expectations

Entry requirements

Admission into the option normally requires strong academic standing in the undergraduate program, departmental approval, and adherence to any GPA or course-completion thresholds set by the academic unit. Students must follow the institution’s formal application process to have graduate credits pre-approved for dual counting.

Career prospects

Graduates who use a Bachelor’s to Master’s Option typically enter the workforce sooner with a higher credential or move more quickly into advanced or leadership roles in their field. Career outcomes reflect the specific master’s degree earned — for example, education graduates move into licensed teaching or leadership roles, while business-aligned options lead toward management or specialist positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial support for this pathway varies by program and may include merit scholarships, graduate assistantships once matriculated into the master’s, and externally funded grants. Students should consult undergraduate and graduate financial aid offices early to understand how scholarships apply to dual-counted credits and to plan for funding the remaining graduate tuition.