Bachelor’s to Master’s Option

The Bachelor’s to Master’s Option provides qualified Stevenson undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in a shorter timeframe. Students accepted to this option are able to complete a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) as an undergraduate student. A maximum of two graduate courses (6 credits) may fulfill bachelor’s degree requirements. Participating bachelor’s and master’s online degree programs at Stevenson are designed to blend seamlessly, giving students a powerful education in a shorter period of time that also helps them save money.

Bachelor’s to Master’s Admission Requirements

  • Have completed at least 60 bachelor’s degree credits at the time of application. The student may enroll in graduate courses after earning at least 75 credits.
  • Transfer students are eligible to apply after completing at least one semester at Stevenson.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Complete the Bachelor’s to Master’s Application.
  • Submit a personal statement.
  • Forensic Science and the MAT programs have additional application and prerequisite requirements. This information can be found in the catalog on the specific undergraduate fields of study page, under the “Other Options” tab.

Application deadline for Fall is May 1 and Spring deadline is December 1.

The following chart shows some possible combinations of undergraduate and graduate programs which may be eligible for a Bachelor’s to Master’s option. Students who are interested in exploring these or any other options should speak with their undergraduate academic advisor. Approval from the undergraduate academic program administrator may be required.

Bachelor’s Degree ProgramsCorresponding Master’s Degree Programs
AccountingDigital Transformation and Innovation
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Studies
Healthcare Management
Applied MathematicsCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Forensic Accounting
Forensic Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
BiochemistryCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Science
Healthcare Management
Master of Arts in Teaching
BiologyCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Science
Healthcare Management
Master of Arts in Teaching
Business AdministrationCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
Business CommunicationCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
ChemistryCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Crime Scene Investigation
Forensic Science
Healthcare Management
Master of Arts in Teaching
Communication Studies Communication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
Communication StudiesCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
Computer Information SystemsCybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Forensic Studies
Healthcare Management
Counseling and Human ServicesCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Crime Scene Investigation
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
Criminal JusticeCrime Scene Investigation
Forensic Investigation 
Forensic Studies
Healthcare Management
Cybersecurity and Digital ForensicsCrime Scene Investigation
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Early Childhood EducationCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Integrative Learning (MEd)
Elementary EducationCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Integrative Learning (MEd)
English Language and LiteratureCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Healthcare Management
Environmental ScienceCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Fashion DesignCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Fashion MerchandisingCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Film and Moving ImageCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Graphic DesignCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare ManagementDigital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
HistoryCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Interdisciplinary StudiesCommunication Studies
Community-Based Education and Leadership
Crime Scene Investigation
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Forensic Investigation
​​​​​​Forensic Studies
Healthcare Management
Master of Arts in Teaching
Legal StudiesForensic Investigation
​​​​​​Forensic Studies
MarketingCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation
Healthcare Management
Medical Laboratory ScienceForensic Science
Healthcare Management
Middle School EducationCommunity-Based Education and Leadership
Integrative Learning (MEd)
NursingHealthcare Management
*Graduate Nursing is not eligible
PsychologyCrime Scene Investigation
Forensic Investigation
​​​​​​Forensic Studies
Healthcare Management
Theatre and Media PerformanceCommunication Studies
Digital Transformation and Innovation

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Lindsey Weishaar

Mathematics (B.S), Forensic Accounting (M.S.)

“The BS to MS option was something that made Stevenson stand out when I was looking at different schools. I really liked the idea of taking master’s level courses at no additional cost while I was still in undergrad.”