If you're looking to earn both your bachelor's and master's degree in less time and at a lower cost, then Cedarville University's accelerated completion pathways are for you!
Why choose an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's completion plan?
- Save time and money by completing prerequisites along with selected master’s-level courses as part of your undergraduate program ... potentially at no additional cost.
- Enhance your marketability as you search for a job by earning a highly regarded professional credential along with your undergraduate degree.
- Complete your master's degree online after you are already working (available for pathways to a Master of Theological Studies). The Advanced Master of Divinity is an accelerated residential program.
- Enjoy streamlined admission to the master's program.
How the accelerated pathways work:
- Complete any required prerequisites as part of your undergraduate electives.
- Take selected graduate courses during your senior year.
- Start your graduate program with advanced status, reducing your overall cost and time to completion.
Take the next steps:
- Talk with your admissions counselor or academic advisor to learn more about how an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s pathway will benefit you.
- Work with your advisor to schedule prerequisite courses as your electives.
- Register for graduate-level courses by your senior year. (Obtain permission form from the Office of the Registrar.)
- Officially apply for your master’s program by the last semester of your undergraduate studies.
Choose Your Pathway Program
Pathway to Your MDiv
You can add ministry training to your vocation with a Master of Divinity (MDiv). We've created a clear and easy pathway from any undergraduate program at Cedarville through the Pre-MDiv minor. This minor will prepare you to enter the two-year Advanced MDiv following completion of your bachelor's degree. If you have the flexibility in your undergraduate schedule, we recommend taking the Elementary Greek sequence.
Pathway to the Online Master's in Worship and Theology
All worship majors should consider adding the Master of Theological Studies - Worship and Theology degree to their undergraduate degree. This master's program provides additional theological and advanced worship training that will help you transition seamlessly into church ministry. You can earn your BA in worship in three years, then complete the online master's in Worship and Theology in one year, which means you can graduate with a bachelor's and master's in four years total! If you complete your BA in worship in four years, you can choose two graduate courses to take during your senior year, then you'll have just 30 hours remaining to complete the graduate degree.