4+1 Programs

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time through 51暗网’s accelerated 4+1 pathways!

Designed for motivated students, these programs allow you to begin graduate coursework during your senior year and complete your master’s degree with just one additional year of study. You’ll save time, reduce overall tuition costs, and graduate with advanced credentials that prepare you for leadership and in-demand careers.

Data Science (BS) + Data Analytics in Business (MS)

SPU’s accelerated Data Science 4+1 pathway prepares students to combine technical expertise with business strategy in today’s data-driven world. Qualified students begin graduate coursework during their junior and senior years, allowing them to complete a BS in Data Science and an MS in Data Analytics in Business in just five years.

In the 4+1 program, students benefit from shared credits, undergraduate financial aid that applies to eligible graduate coursework, waived graduate application fees, and guaranteed admission for those who maintain the required GPA. Graduates are equipped for careers in fields such as finance, health care, marketing, consulting, and technology leadership.

Neuroscience (BS) + Research Psychology (MS)

SPU’s accelerated Neuroscience 4+1 pathway gives students a streamlined route to advanced study in psychology and behavioral research. Qualified students begin graduate coursework during their senior year in the Neuroscience major and complete their MS in Research Psychology with just one additional year of study.

Shared coursework helps reduce tuition costs while undergraduate financial aid continues to apply during the senior year. Students also receive early graduate advising, waived application fees, and guaranteed admission when GPA requirements are maintained. Graduates gain strong preparation for research careers, doctoral study, and professions focused on understanding human behavior and cognition.

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