Accelerate your way to a Master's degree!
The Fast Track & Cross Registration options help qualified undergraduate students chart a course to earn Graduate level credits while enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
Why choose the Fast Track option?
- Students pursuing this option create a proactive plan to earn a Bachelor's degree and a career-enhancing Master's degree, online and conveniently at the same College.
- Fast Track students may graduate from a Master's degree program within one year of earning a Bachelor's degree
- The option to take Graduate level courses while enrolled in an Undergraduate program saves students both time and money.
- Fast Track allows Undergraduate students to take Graduate courses in their major, while Cross Registration allows students to complete Graduate level elective courses.
Fast Track Eligibile Programs
Business
- B.S Business Administration ➞ M.S. Organizational Leadership
- B.S. Human Resources Management ➞ M.S. Organizational Leadership
- B.S. Organizational Leadership ➞ M.S. Organizational Leadership
For undergraduate Business program students pursuing a Fast Track Organizational Leadership Master's degree, up to four graduate level courses may be taken. The courses are: OEL 501, OEL 520, OEL 525, and OEL 530.
Health Care
For undergraduate Health Care Administration program students pursuing a Fast Track Health Care Administration Master's degree, up to four graduate level courses may be taken. The courses are: HCA 505, HCA 510, HCA 610, and HCA 620.
For undergraduate Health Information Management program students pursuing a Fast Track Health Informatics Master's degree, up to four graduate level courses may be taken. The courses are: HIF 530, HIF 540, HIF 535, and HIF 615.
How Do I Choose Fast Track? It's Easy!
- Step 1: Share your interest with your Advisor as soon as possible, even before you become officially eligible.
- Step 2: Enroll in a Fast Track qualified undergraduate degree program.
- Step 3: Together with your Advisor you will review your eligibility for Fast Track, and ensure your undergraduate course selections and Advising Plan meet the requirements to earn graduate level credits.
Fast Track Eligibility Guidelines
- Students must have and maintain a minimum undergraduate Charter Oak GPA of 3.0.
- Students must have completed at least 90 credits toward their Bachelor’s degree prior to taking Graduate level courses.
- Up to Four Graduate level courses may replace specific Undergraduate major requirements and electives.
- Only one Graduate level course can be taken in each 8-week term.
- For Graduate courses taken at the Undergraduate level, a student must earn a final grade of B- or better to be transferred to their Graduate record.
- Students in the accelerated Fast Track program may not use Credit for Prior Learning towards graduate credits.
For more Fast Track & Cross Registration details visit the Official Catalog.