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Accelerated and Dual Degree Programs

Looking for a way to fast-track your academic program? UHart offers a number of options to earn a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time. We also offer dual-degree programs that give you the opportunity to earn two degrees or certifications in one program.

Accelerated Programs

For High School Students

The Hartt Preparatory Academy is a two-year, comprehensive pre-college music training program for high school juniors and seniors with the goal of attending The Hartt School for an accelerated Bachelor of Music degree. Learn more

Barney School of Business

  • Barney 3+1 Program - Combined BS/MBA: Earn an undergraduate degree and your MBA in just four years! Choose from one of seven undergraduate majors and complete the coursework for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in just three years. Take an accelerated schedule that includes Summer and Winterterm courses. Then, move immediately into the full-time MBA or MS in Accounting and Taxation.

College of Arts and Sciences

  • BS in Biology/Doctor of Pharmacy: In conjunction with the University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy School, UHart offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in six years. Once you are accepted into the pharmacy program at Saint Joseph’s, you complete requirements for the BS in Biology at Saint Joseph’s during your senior year and begin your pharmacy coursework.

  • BA in Chemistry/Doctor of Pharmacy: In conjunction with the University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy School, you can earn a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in six years. Students who have been accepted into the Pharmacy Program at Saint Joseph’s will complete requirements for the BA in Chemistry at Saint Joseph’s during their senior year, as they begin their pharmacy coursework.

 

  • Accelerated BA in Psychology/MS in Organizational Psychology: You can earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Psychology in five years if you have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and know by your junior year that you wish to pursue a master's degree in organizational psychology.

  • Accelerated 3+1 BA in English and MBA program is offered. You take your undergraduate English courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Master of Business Administration requirements in UHart’s Barney School of Business. This accelerated program allows you to finish both degrees in the same time it would normally take to finish one, and at a reduced cost. Contact Professor and Department of English and Modern Languages Chair Bryan Sinche at sinche@hartford.edu.
  • Accelerated 3+1 BA in Mathematics and MS in Business Analytics program is offered. You take your undergraduate mathematics courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, and graduate business analytics requirements in UHart’s Barney School of Business. This accelerated program allows you to finish both degrees in the same time it would normally take to finish one, and at a reduced cost. Contact Professor and Department of Mathematics Department Chair Fei Xue for more information at xue@hartford.edu.

  • Accelerated 3+1 BA in Digital Media and Journalism and MBA program is offered. You take your undergraduate digital media and journalism courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Master of Business Administration requirements in UHart’s Barney School of Business. By the end of your third year, you will have completed the BA in Digital Media and Journalism and minor in Business, and by the end of your fourth year, you will have completed the MBA. This accelerated program allows you to finish both degrees in the same amount of time it would normally take to finish one, and at a reduced cost. Contact Director of the School of Communication and Associate Professor Jack Banks for more information at jbanks@hartford.edu. 

  • Accelerated 3+1 BA in Cinema and MBA program is offered. You take your undergraduate cinema courses in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Master of Business Administration requirements in UHart’s Barney School of Business. By the end of your third year, you will have completed the BA in Cinema and minor in Business, and by the end of your fourth year, you will have completed the MBA. This accelerated program allows you to finish both degrees in the same amount of time it would normally take to finish one, and at a reduced cost. Contact Cinema Program Director and Associate Professor Lauren Cook at lcook@hartford.edu. 

College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions

  • Accelerated Education 4+1 Programs: Earn a bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary, or integrated special education and a Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education in only five years in the 4+1 programs. Connecticut and many other states require teachers to complete a master's degree in order to maintain their teaching certification, and teachers with master's degrees typically earn higher salaries.
  • BS in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): Our combined BS/DPT program has an option to accelerate your undergraduate degree in our 3+3 program that consists of six academic semesters (3 years) and two full-time summers. You will then move into the 3 year full-time DPT program.
  • BS in Health Sciences/MS in Occupational Therapy: The combined BS/MSOT is a five-year program. Students complete the requirements for the bachelor’s degree and begin the professional program in the fourth year, completing the master's degree by the end of the fifth year.
  • BS in Health Sciences/Pre-Chiropractic: The combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Chiropractic (BS/DC) program between the University of Hartford and New York Chiropractic College offers an accelerated program that typically allows for the completion of the BS/DC degrees in a six-and-1/3-year period.
  • BS in Health Sciences/Pre-Optometry: The combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Optometry (BS/OD) program between the University of Hartford and the New England College of Optometry offers an accelerated program that typically allows for the completion of the BS/OD degrees in a seven-year period.
  • BS in Health Sciences/Pre-Pharmacy: The combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy (BS/PharmD) program between the University of Hartford and the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy offers an accelerated program that typically allows for the completion of the BS/PharmD degrees in a seven-year period.
  • BS in Health Sciences/Pre-Podiatry: The combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (BS/DPM) program between the University of Hartford and New York College of Podiatric Medicine offers an accelerated program that typically allows for the completion of the BS/DPM degrees in a seven-year period.

College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture

In order to be accepted into the program, students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of the junior year (below 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Contact Laurie Granstrand to learn more.
Track 1 is a 48-credit, 3-semester, full-time program typically completed in 12 months (summer, fall, spring). This program is only available to qualified students in the University of Hartford undergraduate pre-professional architecture program. Students begin immediately after completing their undergraduate degree requirements.

Undergraduate Dual Degree/Certificate Programs

College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions

  • BS in Integrated Elementary/Special Education - This program allows students to earn two Connecticut teaching certifications in four years - elementary education (grades 1-6) and special education (K-12). The dual certification gives students more career options.
  • BS in Radiologic Technology - Students earn their professional credential in radiography and have the option to earn a second credential in advanced imaging during their senior year - sonography, CT or MRI.  

College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture

CETA offers five year plans for completing the dual degrees below. Interested students should contact their academic advisor to discuss this option.

Graduate Dual Degree/Certificate Programs

  • Dual Master of Science in Organizational Psychology(MSOP)/Master of Business Administration (MBA): This 60-credit program is 12 fewer credits than if you pursued both degrees separately. You will pair an increased business acumen with an in-depth knowledge of people in organizations. This program helps you understand the research and data processes that support and drive best practices in organizations, and connects you with high-quality faculty and alumni networks in both the Barney School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. 
  • Dual Master of Engineering (MEng)/Master of Business Administration (MBA): This partnership between the Barney School of Business and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture provides a broader focus for engineers moving into management and leadership tracks. The program requires a total of 60 credits – that’s 6 fewer credits than if you pursued the degrees separately.
  • Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (MBA/MSAT): The dual MBA/MSAT program is for those without a business undergraduate degree who wish to fulfill the requirements to become a CPA. It is also aimed at those working in a corporate environment who would benefit from having a specialized degree in accounting and an MBA. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in accounting or take the equivalent accounting courses. You can take those courses as part of the degree program or as an  accounting certificate prior to enrolling in the MSAT/MBA.