Accelerated Degree Programs
Ready to get a head start on graduate school? Accelerated degree programs in UConn’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences allow you to begin graduate-level coursework as an undergraduate student.
Eligible students can apply up to 12 credits toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, allowing you to graduate with both in as little as five years. That means earlier access to advanced coursework and lower overall tuition costs. By working closely with your advisor, you can create a streamlined plan that strengthens your academic foundation while saving time and money.
An accelerated program also gives you a competitive edge. You’ll build deeper relationships with faculty who can serve as mentors and references, connect you with research and professional opportunities, and expand your academic and professional network.
Whether you want to learn more in your field or get ahead in a competitive job market, an accelerated degree program helps you get there sooner.
CLAS Accelerated Programs
Joint BS/MS in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Offered by the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Students complete both degrees in five years while building advanced expertise in ecology, evolution, systematics, natural history, and environmental policy.
Fast-Track MA in Communication
Offered by the Department of Communication
Students begin graduate coursework as undergraduates and complete an MA in five years with advanced study in communication theory, research, and applied practice. Open to all majors.
Accelerated BS/MS in Environmental Earth Sciences
Offered by the Department of Earth Sciences
Students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years while gaining hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting real-world earth and environmental data.
Joint BS/MS in Marine Sciences and Oceanography
Offered by the Department of Marine Sciences
Students complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years while studying biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanography at an advanced level.
Accelerated MA in Political Science
Offered by the Department of Political Science
Students begin graduate study in their senior year and complete an MA in five years with advanced seminar training across political science subfields and research methods.
Accelerated MS in Psychological Sciences
Offered by the Department of Psychological Sciences
Students complete both degrees in as few as five years while advancing the specialized training needed for research-focused careers or further graduate study.
Public Policy Fast-Track Master's Degree Program
Offered by the School of Public Policy
Students begin graduate coursework as undergraduates and complete either a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a Master of Public Policy (MPP) on an accelerated timeline.
Accelerated MS in Quantitative Economics
Offered by the Department of Economics
Students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years while developing advanced skills in economic analysis, statistics, data visualization, and machine learning.
Accelerated MA in Sociology
Offered by the Department of Sociology
Students develop training and skills needed for careers centered on social justice, with coursework across areas including gender and sexuality, human rights, inequality, politics, and research methods.