Applying to an Accelerated Master's Program

Get an early start

Jump-start your graduate education with an accelerated master’s program, which allows Missouri State undergraduates to begin taking graduate course work as they complete the work for a bachelor's degree.

Accelerated master's programs

Graduate programs at Missouri State University offering an accelerated option are:

Program Mixed Credit Hours Allowed
Master of Accountancy 6
Master of Science, Agriculture 12
Master of Arts, Applied Second Language Acquisition (MASLA) 9
Master of Art Education 9
Master of Science, Behavior Analysis and Therapy 12
Master of Science, Biology 12
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences 12
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 12
Master of Science, Chemistry 12
Master of Science, Child Life Studies 12
Master of Arts, Communication 12
Master of Science, Computer Science 9
Master of Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice 12
Master of Science, Cybersecurity 6
Master of Fine Arts, Dramatic Writing 12
Master of Science, Early Childhood and Family Development 12
Master of Science, Early Childhood Special Education 12
Master of Science in Education, Educational Technology 12
Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education 12
Master of Arts, English (Literature Track only) 12
Master of Science, Geography and Geology 12
Master of Health Administration (MHA) 6
Master of Science, Health Promotion and Wellness Management 12
Master of Arts, History 9
Master of Science, Information Technology 12
Master of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies 12
Master of International Affairs 12
Master of Science, Kinesiology 12
Master of Science in Education, Literacy 12
Master of Science, Materials Science 9
Master of Science, Mathematics 9
Master of Natural and Applied Science (MNAS) 12
Master of Science, Plant Science 12
Master of Professional Studies 12
Master of Science, Project Management 12
Master of Public Administration 12
Master of Public Health 12
Public Health Administration Certificate 12
Public Health Core Certificate 12
Master of Arts, Religious Studies 12
Science Content Graduate Certificate  12
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education - English 12
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Family and Consumer Sciences 12
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education - History 6
Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education, Mathematics 9
Master of Science in Education, Special Education - ASD 12
Master of Science in Education, Special Education - CIS 12
Master of Science in Education, Special Education - EDHH  12
Master of Arts in Writing (Professional and Technical Writing) 12

Application information

You must apply and be admitted to the accelerated master’s program by both your academic department and the Graduate College before enrolling in any graduate courses. Visit with your advisor to discuss the application process for your area.

You will be fully classified as a graduate student upon completion of your bachelor’s degree. Therefore, you must submit your graduate application for the semester following the completion of your undergraduate degree.


Registration information

To register for classes, you must complete a Mixed Credit form and submit it to the office of the registrar in Carrington Hall 320 at the time of registration.

Depending on the program, a maximum of 12 hours of graduate credit will apply toward completion of your undergraduate degree.