Appalachian State University's Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) programs offer streamlined pathways to begin graduate coursework while completing your bachelor's degree. Open to all App State undergraduates, you'll earn credits for both degrees, helping you save time and money.
Depending on the program, you may begin participating as early as your junior year, giving you flexibility to complete graduate coursework while still an undergraduate.
Available Programs
- Accounting (MS)
- Appalachian Studies (MA)
- Applied Data Analytics (MS)
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Biology (MS)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Computer Science (MS)
- Elementary Education (MA)
- Engineering Physics (MS)
- English (MA)
- Geography (MA)
- History (MA)
- Kinesiology (MS)
- Literacy Education (MA)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Music Performance (MM)
- Music Therapy (MMT)
- Nutrition: Public Health Nutrition Practice Concentration (MS)
- Political Science (MA)
- Psychology: Psychological Science Concentration (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Romance Languages (French/Spanish) (MA)
- Special Education (MA)
- Technology (MS)
Why Should You Get Your Master’s?
App State graduate programs are consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report, Fortune Magazine and The Princeton Review as a top destination for graduate students, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, creativity and meaningful connection.
Even better, our master's graduates earn an average of $13,700 more per year than those with bachelor's degrees.
How Do I Qualify?
To be considered for an Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program, you must:
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at App State
- Meet program GPA and credit hour requirements
- Receive approval from the graduate program
Application Steps
- Complete Pre-Application and Consideration Form
- Program Review
The graduate program will review your form. - Register for Graduate Courses
If approved, you will be able to register for approved graduate courses. - Complete Formal Program Application
During your final undergraduate semester, you will submit your official graduate application.
GPA and Credit Hour Requirements
Graduate Degree Program | Minimum GPA | Minimum Credit Hours (completed or in progress) |
|---|---|---|
Accounting (MS) | 3.3 | 90 |
Appalachian Studies (MA) | 3.2 | 75 |
Applied Data Analytics (MS) | 3.5 | 90 |
Athletic Training (MS) | 3.4 | 85 |
Biology (MS) | 3.2 | 90 |
Business Admimistration (MBA) | 3.5 | 90 |
Computer Science (CS) | 3.2 | 75 |
Elementary Education (MA) | 3.2 | 75 |
Engineering Physics (MS) | 3.2 | 90 |
English (MA) | 3.5 | 90 |
Geography (MA) | 3.4 | 90* |
History (MA) | 3.6 | 90 |
Kinesiology (MS) | 3.4 | 75 |
Literacy Education (MA) | 3.2 | 75 |
Mathematics (MA) | 3.3 (in major) | 75 |
Music Performance (MM) | 3.4 | 75 |
Music Therapy (MMT) | 3.4 | 75 |
Nutrition: Public Health Nutrition Practice Concentration (MS) | 3.2 | 90 |
Political Science (MA) | 3.4 | 85 |
Psychology: Psychological Science Concentration (MA) | 3.4 | 90 |
Public Administration (MPA) | 3.4 | 90 |
Romance Languages (MA) | 3.3 | 90 |
Special Education (MA) | 3.2 | 75 |
Technology (MS) | 3.2 | 75 |
* For Social Studies Education major, earned/in-progress hours is 75.