What is AMP?
MC’s Accelerated Master’s Program is designed for bright and driven undergraduate students aspiring to advance their education to the master's level. AMP allows you to earn their bachelors and master’s degrees simultaneously, allowing you to begin your career sooner. Up to 10 graduate credit hours can be applied toward each undergraduate and graduate degree.
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How To Enroll in Amp
Qualified students who want to find out more about AMP coursework should click below OR reach out to the program chair of the department for more information.
- Once approved, the student and their advisor can select up to 10 hours that will satisfy both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. These courses may be split level (5-level) classes or 6-level classes.
- The student will submit an “Accelerated Masters Program Course Registration” form to the Registrar’s Office each semester. This allows the student to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for coursework that semester.
- Upon successful completion of the graduate coursework, the Registrar’s office will award credit for the Undergraduate coursework with the same grade as the Graduate coursework.
- Students will be classified as an undergraduate student until they complete their bachelor's degree. Upon admission to the graduate school, they will transition to the status of graduate student and will be subject to all requirements associated with pursuing a graduate degree.
- Students will be awarded a bachelor's degree upon fulfillment of its requirements. Likewise, completion of the requirements for the graduate degree students will obtain the graduate degree.
- Students are advised to regularly consult with both their current undergraduate advisor and potential graduate advisor to confirm that chosen graduate courses align with the requirements of both programs.
The following is required to get started in AMP:
- A minimum of 65 hours completed of undergraduate coursework*
- An overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate coursework*
- Approval of the Department Chair
- A Graduate Application to their Graduate Degree Program
*Some departments may have additional requirements. Contact us for more information.