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Accelerated Degree Programs
Earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years
Perhaps you've heard it referred to as an "accelerated bachelor's-master's" or a "4+1" program. We have nicknamed it the "Faster Master's." Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) allows current Marquette University undergraduate students to continue on for a master's degree after completing their bachelor's degrees. ADP students take classes during their junior or senior years that meet requirements for both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
With proper planning, most can complete a master's degree in one additional academic year – saving significant time and money.
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Learn more and get started
Contact mugs@mu.edu at the Graduate School for more information on how to get started in any of our ADP programs.
- Find Your Program
- Application Timeline
- FAQ
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lect any of the ADP programs below for more information on admission requirements and application steps.
Accounting
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Accounting major
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Accounting Analytics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Accounting major
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Applied Economics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Applied Psychology Data Analytics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Applied Statistics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining rational for seeking admission to the program, possible area of interest, relevant work experience or education, and career goals
- References: List contact information of three Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Bioinformatics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA (with the following coursework to be completed before the end of your senior year)
- Basic computational thinking competency as demonstrated by completion of an introductory course (e.g. COSC 1010 Introduction to Software Development or equivalent) or proof of successful completion of a recommended introductory online Python programming course as recommended by the program director.
- Completion of a foundational statistics course (e.g. MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics: Lecture Only, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent) with familiarity in programs such as R, MATLAB, SAS, Stata, etc. or proof of successful completion of a recommended introductory online foundational statistics course as recommended by the program director.
- Completion of an introductory-level biology course
- Completion of MATH 1450 (calculus I) and MATH 1455 (calculus II), or equivalent as approved by program director
- Completion of COSC 2100 (Data Structures), or equivalent as approved by the program director
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Statement of purpose outlining relevant work experience or education as it relates to this program of study, career goals and reasons for seeking admission to this program of study.
- References: List contact information of three Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume (recommended)
- A copy of your Marquette University transcripts
Biomedical Engineering
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose that includes the proposed area of research specialization
- References: List contact information of three Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Business Administration
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Chemistry
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Personal statement – write about your interest, research, work or other relevant experiences
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Civil Engineering
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- GRE test score. Depending on GPA, test may be waived.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Communication
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum Communication GPA of 3.50 and overall GPA of 3.25
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A brief statement of academic and professional goals
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Corporate Communication
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Computer and Information Science
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining relevant work experience or education, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to the program.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Criminal Justice Data Analytics
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 in CRLS courses
- Completion of the following coursework:
- Computer programming course (e.g. COSC 1010 Introduction to Software Development at Marquette)
- Statistics course (e.g. MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics at Marquette)
Ideally, students will have completed 25 credits of CRLS coursework by the time of application.
Contact the Graduate Admissions Counselor for this program for further clarification on any of these required courses or to discuss other options.
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining relevant work experience or education, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to the Criminal Justice Data Analytics program.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Data Science
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Basic computational thinking competency as demonstrated by completion of an introductory course (e.g., COSC 1010 Introduction to Software Development or equivalent) or proof of successful completion of a recommended introductory online Python programming course as recommended by the program director.
- Completion of a foundational statistics course (e.g., MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics: Lecture Only, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics or equivalent) with familiarity in programs such as R, MATLAB, SAS, Stata, etc. or proof of successful completion of a recommended introductory online foundational statistics course as recommended by the program director.
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining relevant work experience or education, career goals, possible areas of interest and reasons for seeing admission to the program.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- Resume (recommended)
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Electrical and Computer Engineering
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum 3.50 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A brief statement of purpose
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- GRE test score. Depending on GPA, test may be waived.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
English
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Students should have completed four English courses beyond ENGL 1001 Foundations in Rhetoric
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose that 1) summarizes your academic interests and achievements and your career goals, and 2) explains why you are interested in Marquette’s MA program specifically. Emphasize strengths that may not otherwise be obvious from your application file.
- 1-2 writing samples, single-authored by the applicant, that in total add up to between 12-20 pages. These samples should showcase your analytical thinking, argumentation, and voice as a writer.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Exercise and Rehabilitation Science
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Completed work in anatomy and physiology
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A curriculum vitae including work history, formal education, continuing education, licensing and certification, professional organizations, honors and awards, publications, presentations and grants
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing your purpose for applying to the program, your ability to successfully complete the program and your goals (short and long term)
- 1-2 writing samples, single-authored by the applicant, that in total add up to between 12-20 pages. These samples should showcase your analytical thinking, argumentation, and voice as a writer.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
- Interview with department faculty may be required
Finance
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Must have completed at least one introduction to finance course
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Essay questions on the application form
- Resume or job profile
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
History
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A one-page statement of purpose specifying proposed areas of study and academic interest
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
International Affairs
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA
- Minimum 3.50 GPA in political science courses
- Must be a political science or international affairs major
- Students interested outside of the political science and international affairs majors should contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Mark Berlin, to discuss program eligibility
- Must have completed three upper division courses in political science
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Management
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- Resume
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Mechanical Engineering
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies. Students begin their research for the thesis the summer between junior and senior year.
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.50 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- GRE test score. Depending on GPA, test may be waived.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Neuroscience
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies. The cellular and molecular specialization must be chosen.
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining relevant education or work experience, career goals, possible areas of interest, and reasons for seeking admission to this program
- Resume/CV
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Philosophy
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Must have completed at least 18 credits of course work in philosophy (6 courses)
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose outlining achievements and intentions in philosophy
- A sample of philosophical writing. The sample should be between 15-25 pages long and should be philosophical in nature. It should demonstrate your skills in correct citation and bibliography as well as your philosophical acumen in reasoning (as in reconstructing an argument, for example).
- References: List contact information of three Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Political Science
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA
- Minimum 3.50 GPA in political science courses
- Must be a political science or international affairs major
- Students interested outside of the political science and international affairs majors should contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Mark Berlin, to discuss program eligibility
- Must have completed three upper division courses in political science
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
Public Service
When to apply: Junior standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA
- Must be enrolled in the Urban Affairs minor
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose. The best personal statement summarizes your academic interests and achievements and your career goals. Emphasize strengths that may not otherwise be obvious from your application file.
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
School Counseling
When to apply: Sophomore standing of undergraduate studies
Admission requirements:
- Minimum 3.20 GPA
Application Details
Submit the following:
- A completed online application form
- A statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- References: List contact information of two Marquette faculty who can speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program.
- A copy of your Marquette University transcript
- Interview with program director
D.P.T to Ph.D. Exercise and Rehabilitation Science
When to apply: Fall of DPT5 year
Admissions requirements
Students must be currently enrolled in the MUPT program and have a GPA of 3.00 or higher to be considered eligible to apply. Research experience highly recommended.
More information about the program, faculty, and coursework can be found on the program page on the Graduate School website.
When should I talk to my academic advisor about ADP?
Earlier the better! ADP students will need to take certain courses during their senior year to be counted for graduate credit, so having a detailed class schedule is extremely beneficial.
Do I need to take the GRE?
Most programs do not require the GRE. For those programs that require it, they may offer a test waiver depending on an applicants GPA.
What are the requirements for admission?
Each ADP program is a little different. Each program has set a minimum GPA requirement that a student must meet to be considered for eligibility. Click on your program (under the Find Your Program tab) to see the requirements.
In the application, which semester do I apply for graduate school?
Students should apply for admissions to graduate school the semester after they graduate with their bachelors degree, not the semester they begin taking classes for graduate credit.
Example: A student in their Junior year in the fall of 2023 will apply for admission to graduate school for the fall 2025.
Can ADP students apply to be a graduate assistant or teaching assistant?
No, ADP students usually are not granted graduate assistant/teaching assistant positions. This is because GA positions are usually 2 year positions, and departments prefer to train a student to have them for 2 years.
Is financial aid available? How much is tuition?
- Students continue to pay the undergraduate tuition rate until they have graduated with their bachelor's degree (see link under tuition for cost per credit break down).
- Private scholarships may also be available.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
- Tuition information for graduate school
Getting Started
Considering ADP programs for your department?
Here's where you can start.
Academic Program Approval Guidelines
For questions, please contact the Graduate School, phone: (414) 288-7137.
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