Faster Master's

The Faster Master’s program allows exceptional JSU undergraduate students to take up to 12 hours of graduate coursework during their junior and senior years, which double count towards both the bachelor’s and master’s degree. 

Admission Requirements for Faster Master's

• The student holds an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.7 or higher; and must have completed at least 63 credit hours at the undergraduate level towards degree completion.

Restrictions

The following restrictions are placed on Faster Master’s: 

• The number of hours allowed to apply towards undergraduate and graduate coursework varies by academic program. 
• Student’s using Accelerated Senior Privilege and Faster Master’s may not take more than 12 semester hours combined in each program. 
• The student must complete a verification form for each semester Faster Master’s coursework is requested.
• Approval and acceptance to the Faster Master’s program does not guarantee admission to Graduate School or any academic graduate program at JSU. 
• Prior to being fully accepted to a graduate program, the student must submit a graduate application, submit all required documents for application, and meet all admissions requirements for the academic program. 
• Coursework completed will show on student transcripts as undergraduate credit and is non-transferrable outside of JSU. Transfer of graduate level courses must be requested after student has been full accepted as a graduate student and one full semester of coursework at the graduate level has been completed. Instructions to request for level transfer can be found below.  
• Students must be admitted to and begin their graduate degree within one calendar year of undergraduate degree conferral to qualify for level transfer credit.

Steps to Apply

*Student athletes must receive approval from their athletic advisor to ensure athletic eligibility requirements are met. 

*International students must receive approval from the International Programs office to ensure VISA requirements are met. 

Participating Programs and Eligibility Requirements

Please check back often; we are adding participating programs each year.  If your program is not yet participating, let your advisor know of your interest in the JSU Faster Master’s program.