Master's & Accelerated Master's

The Concurrent Pathway allows Norwich’s undergraduate students to make a seamless transition from undergraduate education into graduate education.

1. Details:

   Students enrolled in this academic track will have the opportunity to apply for an accelerated master's program. Upon acceptance, they will embark on a unique educational journey, allowing them to simultaneously complete their undergraduate degree while fulfilling the course requirements for both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

   For those interested in pursuing one of these programs, it is essential to carefully review the degree requirements and admission criteria for both levels of study. These details can be found through the provided links. Additionally, prospective students are strongly encouraged to engage in discussions with their academic advisors to ensure they are fully informed and prepared for this dual degree path.

   NOTE: Not all master's programs offer an accelerated option.  Approved accelerated programs are itemized throughout the catalog.

2. Example

   If you're interested in earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (CJ) and a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) faster, here's how it works: To qualify, you need to have at least a 2.75 GPA overall. Two important undergraduate CJ courses—CJ 410 (Capstone) and CJ 403 (Criminal Justice Administration)—are cross-listed with MPA courses, meaning they count for both degrees. After you finish your BA in CJ in May, you can start the MPA program in June. You'll only have five more courses to take over the next year and three months to complete the MPA. These courses include core public administration classes and concentration courses.

The Sequential Pathway allows students in Norwich’s undergraduate programs to apply their coursework, whether a part of their majors or minors, to various master’s programs. 

1. Details:

   In recognition of the rigorous and advanced curriculum found in various undergraduate majors, students enrolled in upper-level undergraduate courses may have the opportunity to apply these credits toward their Norwich master’s degree. Specifically, students can potentially waive up to 6 credits of required coursework. 

   This benefit is designed to streamline the transition from undergraduate to graduate studies, enabling students to save both time and tuition costs—often the equivalent of one entire semester. This option is available exclusively to currently enrolled students, providing a valuable avenue for those looking to further their education efficiently.

   NOTE: Not all master's programs offer an accelerated option.  Approved accelerated programs are itemized throughout the catalog.

2. Example 1

   A residential Norwich undergraduate student takes MG409 “Organizational Leadership” for 3 credit hours and MG449 “Administrative Policy and Strategy” for 3 credit hours. That student earns the letter of B (3.0 grade points) in each class. That student can waive the graduate level course GB511 “Organizational Behavior and Resource Management” for 6 credit hours because MG409 and MG449 have fulfilled the learning outcomes and content for GB511. That student can apply that 6-credit hour waiver for GB511 toward any of four graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or Master of Science in Leadership (MSL).

3. Example 2

   A residential Norwich undergraduate student takes HI372 “Military History of the U.S. I, 1775-1902” for 3 credit hours and HI373 “Military History of the U.S. II, 1902-Present” for 3 credit hours. That student earns the letter grade B (3.0 grade points) in each course. That student can waive the graduate level course MH550 “U.S. Military History” for 6 credit hours because HI372 and HI373 have fulfilled the learning outcomes and content for MH550. That student can apply that 6 credit hour waiver for MH550 toward the Master of Arts in Military History (MMH) degree or as an non-military history elective in the Master of Arts in History (MAH). That student can complete the graduate degree in 15 months (five 11-week semesters) after graduating with Bachelor of Arts in History.