Early Admission Masters Program
Undergraduate Admissions › Academics › Early Admission Masters Program Three of our colleges offer early entry into master programs for our most driven students.
Undergraduate applicants may indicate their intent to attend TCU for both bachelors
and masters degrees and complete both in less time than the traditional route. Additionally,
the Early Admission Masters Program offers incentives like waived graduate school
exams and applications. Read on to find the combined bachelors and masters programs
that offer early admission.
Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW)
The Early Admission Masters Program allows students to complete a Bachelor of Social
Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in only 5 years (4 foundational
years focused on generalist social work practice, plus 1 concentration year focused
on advanced generalist social work practice, leading to two separate degrees). The
Bachelor of Social Work will be conferred in May prior to beginning the 5th year of
study in August. tuition discount for the two semesters following conferment of their undergraduate degree.
Social Work
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
The MS Athletic Training (MSAT) 3 + 2 option allows students to complete a Master
of Science in Athletic Training degree in combination with the Bachelor of Science
in Kinesiology (Movement Science) in only five years (three pre-professional years
plus two professional years leading to two separate degrees). The bachelors degree
will confer in year four and the masters degree will confer in year five. MSAT students
will receive a 40% tuition discount for each semester in year five and may be eligible for additional scholarships.
Movement Science/Athletic Training
Neeley School of Business Masters of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
Finish strong with a highly marketable degree that earns an average of $70k for a
starting salary. Students admitted early to the Masters of Science in Business Analytics
(MSBA) receive waivers for the graduate application fee ($100) and masters enrollment
deposit ($1000), a waived GMAT/GRE requirement and will begin masters level coursework
in the junior year. Any undergraduate field of study with a strong math background
are a great fit for the MSBA (business major not required)!
Business Analytics
College of Education BS or BSE/MEd Curriculum and Instruction
The Early Admission Accelerated Masters Program allows students to complete a College
of Education Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies
or a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) and a Master of Education (MEd) in only
5 years. In this program, three years are of undergraduate studies only, a fourth
year of coursework bridging to both an undergraduate and graduate degree, and a fifth
year completing graduate studies.
College of Education pathways for Accelerated Masters programs include a MEd in Curriculum
and Instruction (C&I). Concentration options for the C&I program include Language
and Literacy, Curriculum Studies, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. Students
may apply for a financial aid package that provides a Teaching Assistantship (TA)
or Graduate Assistantship (GA).
Curriculum and Instruction
BSE/MEd Special Education
The Early Admission Accelerated Masters Program allows students to complete a College
of Education Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) and a Master of Education (MEd)
in only 5 years. In this program, three years are of undergraduate studies only, a
fourth year of coursework bridging to both an undergraduate and graduate degree, and
a fifth year completing graduate studies.
College of Education pathways for Accelerated Masters programs include a MEd in Special
Education. Students may apply for a financial aid package that provides a Teaching
Assistantship (TA) or Graduate Assistantship (GA).
Special Education