B.S. to M.A. Accelerated Track
UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Overview
The Accelerated BS to MA Track allows highly qualified UCF Communication Sciences and Disorders BS majors to take approved graduate courses during their final undergraduate semester. These courses count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements, enabling students to begin graduate coursework early and shorten the overall timeline needed to obtain a MA degree. Students must still apply and be admitted to the MA program, but this track provides an early start and a smooth transition into graduate study once accepted into the graduate program.
Why Choose This Program?
"The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders BS to MA Accelerated Track allowed me to save time while enriching my undergraduate experience through rigorous graduate coursework and meaningful connections with inspiring graduate students."
Admission Requirements
- 3.7 GPA or higher in all CSD coursework (minimum of 15 hours must be completed prior to submitting application)
- Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Nomination letter from one UCF CSD faculty member
- One-page Letter of Intent
- Accelerated Track Application Form (obtained from Academic Success Coach)
- Resume
The application will be reviewed and following initial screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview. If accepted into the accelerated track, the applicant’s degree audit will be reviewed, and a plan of study will be developed to include graduate coursework that will fulfill the undergraduate degree in their graduating semester.
Completion of graduate-level courses does not guarantee admission to the master’s degree program. Students in the accelerated program must apply for admission to the graduate program and are considered along with the entire applicant pool. To apply, an electronic application for admission to the graduate program must be submitted during the senior year of the bachelor’s program. For complete information about applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders MA program, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Application Deadlines
- Prior to completion of final undergraduate semester
Curriculum
Accelerated Track students will take 1st semester Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses in their final undergraduate semester. First semester shared graduate courses will fulfill remaining undergraduate degree requirements and 1st semester graduate degree requirements.
Program Contact Information
College of Health Professions and Sciences
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Sciences II (HS2), 101
407-823-4798
csdundergraduate@ucf.edu
Undergraduate Program Director: Punam Desormes
Graduate Program Director: Jaclyn Lucey
