4+1 Program
Be a step ahead for the rest of your career.
Earn a Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in 5 Years*
At Grace Christian University, you can streamline your undergraduate studies directly into an online accelerated Master’s degree program through the 4+1 Program. Students may apply up to four graduate-level courses (maximum of 12 credits) to both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Completing graduate coursework as elective credits in your final years of undergraduate study allows you to earn both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in as little as five years.
Many employers recognize the value of a Master’s degree. Increase your marketability in this competitive job market by enrolling today in Grace’s 4+1 Program.
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* Five years is the average/goal to complete both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. The number of graduate courses taken and the course availability may impact the length of time to degree completion for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
SAVE TIME & MONEY
Save up to 6 months of courses and an average of $5500 when completing the graduate degree.
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GREATER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Many employers recognize the value of a Master’s degree. Increase your marketability in this competitive job market.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Get a step ahead in your career, and gain the potential to earn 25% more income with a Master’s degree.
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MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
The Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership is a fully online, 33 credit hour accelerated graduate degree designed to prepare you to serve in an advanced academic or administrative position in a postsecondary institution.
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is a fully online, 36 credit hour graduate degree designed to refresh your biblical and theological outlook and hone the practical skills you need for ministry in 21st-century church and culture.
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is a fully online, 30 credit hour graduate degree designed to give you the practical skills you need to succeed as a leader in your chosen field.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a fully online, 36 credit hour accelerated graduate degree designed to prepare you for Business as Mission and equip you with the skills needed to take your career in business to a higher level.
DETAILS
The 4+1 Program allows students in a Grace Bachelor degree program to streamline the path directly into a Grace Master degree program. By beginning graduate coursework during their Bachelor program, students may apply up to four graduate-level courses (maximum of 12 credits) to both the Bachelor and Master degrees.*
Students who complete 4+1 courses with at least a B- will receive advanced standing in the selected graduate program, depending on the courses taken. These courses may be transferable to other institutions at the discretion of the receiving institution. 4+1 students wishing to complete a Grace graduate degree must formally apply to the graduate program after earning the Bachelor degree.
Students should contact an academic advisor to discuss any questions about the program.
For more information and to receive a sample education plan, contact the Graduate Specialist.
* Students may elect to enroll in one to four six-week graduate-level courses to count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. The courses available are dependent upon the student’s selected graduate degree program. The number of graduate courses taken and the course availability may impact the length of time to degree completion for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
ELIGIBILITY
An Online undergraduate student is eligible to take up to four 4+1 courses if the student:
- Is in good academic standing
- Has earned at least a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework at Grace
- Has accumulated at least 75 credits
- Needs the additional elective credits to reach 120 credits
An On-Campus undergraduate student is eligible to take up to four 4+1 courses if the student:
- Is in good academic standing
- Has earned at least a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework at Grace
- Has accumulated at least 60 credits
- Needs the additional elective credits to reach 120 credits
BENEFITS
Other benefits of the 4+1 Program include:
- Cost savings toward graduate degree
- Strategic planning for electives in Bachelor program
- Opportunity to experience graduate-level coursework without committing to a graduate program