Academic Fast Tracks

The College of Human Sciences & Education has programs that combine your undergraduate and graduate degrees saving you time and money.

Holmes Program - Elementary Education

The Elementary Holmes Program allows eligible students to receive a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and elementary teaching certificate (grades 1-5) in five years, instead of six.

Years 1 - 4 Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education
Year 5 Master of Arts in Teaching Grades 1 - 5

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Holmes Program - Secondary Education

The Secondary Holmes Program allows eligible students to receive Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and secondary teaching certificate (grades 6-12) in one year, instead of two. Students in all majors are welcome to apply, but specific majors are recommended.

Recommended majors: Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics BA, Economics BS, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Sociology

Years 1 - 4 bachelor's degree
Year 5 Master of Arts in Teaching Grades 1 - 5 and teaching certificate

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Social Work

The social work advanced standing program allows students with a Bachelor's of Social Work degree to earn their Master's of Social Work degree with a minimum of 33 additional hours.

Years 1 - 4 Bachelor's of Social Work
Year 5 Master's of Social Work

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