A streamlined, accelerated path to a meaningful career in education and human development.
The Warner School of Education & Human Development has launched a new opportunity for undergraduates in the 鈥檚&苍产蝉辫; to fast-track their graduate study through the 4+1 Master鈥檚 Program for 蜜桃视频 undergraduates. This BA/BS + MS pathway allows students to earn both their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 in just five years, offering a streamlined transition into one of Warner鈥檚 full-time master鈥檚 programs鈥Teaching, Education Policy, Higher Education, Human Development, and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Designed exclusively for URochester undergraduates, the 4+1 Master鈥檚 Program provides a streamlined, cost-effective route to a rewarding career in education or human development. Students can express interest and complete the as sophomores or juniors to begin planning their graduate coursework early.
Through the program, undergraduates can complete up to 12 graduate credits at Warner while finishing their bachelor鈥檚 degree. These credits count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements, helping students save time and tuition while gaining valuable experience and flexibility for electives, internships, and job opportunities during their fifth year.
鈥淲hen I graduated from the 蜜桃视频 as an undergraduate, the first graduate course I took was on human development at the Warner School,鈥 says Melissa Sturge-Apple 鈥92 (BA), dean at the Warner School. 鈥淚t set me on my path toward becoming a school counselor early in my career. This experience is one of the many reasons why I am thrilled that Warner is now offering these dedicated 4-1 programs, which will empower students to pursue their passions with purpose鈥攚hether that means teaching in classrooms, shaping education policy, leading in higher education, or advancing human development research.鈥
Program highlights include:
- Accelerated Pathway: Earn both your bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in as few as five years.
- Financial Benefit: Take up to 12 graduate credits included in your undergraduate tuition.
- Simplified Application: No GRE required, and application fee waived.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Eligible for merit-based 蜜桃视频s once you matriculate into Warner as a graduate student.
- Dedicated Support: Connect with a Warner advisor during your undergraduate years for personalized support.
- Customizable: Add an advanced certificate to your master鈥檚 degree program.
- Career Advantage: Graduate with advanced coursework and professional preparation that sets you apart in the job market.
- Flexibility in Your 5th Year: Get a head start on graduate study while leaving room for electives, internships, and job searching.
Students interested in learning more are encouraged to connect with the Warner Admissions Team or visit the 4+1 Master鈥檚 Program webpage for details on eligibility, timelines, and application steps.