WMU Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs

The following accelerated degree programs are available at Western Michigan University: 

• Aerospace Engineering (M.S.)
• Applied Economics (M.A.)
• Biological Sciences (M.A.), (M.S.)
• Chemical Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Chemistry (M.A.)
• Civil Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Communication (M.A.)
• Comparative Religion (M.A.)
• Computer Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Computer Science (M.S.)
• Counseling Psychology (M.A.)
• Criminal Justice (M.A.)
• Data Science (M.S.)
• Earth Science (M.S.)
• Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Engineering Management (M.S.E)
• English (M.A.)
• Exercise Science (M.S.)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (M.A.)
• Geography (M.S.)
• Hispanic Studies (M.A.)
• History (M.A.)
• History: Public History (M.A.)
• Industrial Engineering (M.S.E.)
• International Development Administration (M.I.D.A)
• Manufacturing Engineering (M.S.)
• Mathematics (M.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E.)
• Medieval Studies (M.A.)
• Music (M.A.)
• Orientation and Mobility (M.A.)
• Paper and Printing Science (M.S.)
• Political Science (M.A.)
• Public Administration (M.P.A.)
• Sociology (M.A.)
• Statistics (M.S.)
• Teaching: Secondary Education (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
• Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (M.A.)
• Workforce Education and Development (M.A.)

The WMU College of Arts and Sciences provides funding opportunities through a Fellowship Grant for accelerated graduate students who are enrolled in an eligible Arts and Sciences program. Click here to learn more! 

Students who are enrolled in an accelerated graduate degree program and are first-generation college students, may qualify for the Stapleton-Reinhold Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/stapleton-reinhold-scholarship.

Interested in other funding opportunities? Check with your academic department and academic college for information.

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Course Approval Form
AGDP website link: wmich.edu/registrar/students-forms-accelerateddegree
AGDP form link: AGDP Approval Form

The Accelerated Graduate Degree Programs (AGDP) allows students to begin accumulating credits towards the completion of a master’s degree while still enrolled as undergraduates. Undergraduate students admitted to an AGDP with senior standing can take up to 12 hours of designated 5000 and/or 6000 level courses for graduate credit which can be used in both the Bachelor’s degree and the Master’s degree.

1. The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Course Approval form should be completed when admitted to the AGDP
2. Gather signature from Advisor
3. Email completed form to @email
4. Meet with your undergraduate advisor to let them know which graduate courses you plan to use to fulfill undergraduate requirements, so your DegreeWorks worksheet can be updated accordingly