Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathways

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Be enrolled as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Accounting.
• Have earned at least 75 credit hours, including ACCT 3131.
• Have an earned GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better in all undergraduate coursework.
• Have an earned GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better in accounting undergraduate coursework.

Pathway Approval Requirements

Requirements for ABM Pathway approval:

• 1. Enrollment as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student.
• 2. Have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in their major courses towards the BA in World Languages and Cultures degree with Concentration in Spanish Studies or Spanish for the Professions.
• 3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or geosciences degree.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or geosciences degree.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or geosciences degree.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Be enrolled as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Civil Engineering (CE).
• Have completed at least 25 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in the CE discipline including: MATH 1441, MATH 2242, PHYS 2211K,PHYS 2212K and CENG 1133.
• Have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average or higher on courses in undergraduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Enrollment as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science.
• Between 75 and 95 (inclusive) credit hours completed in the undergraduate program; including the courses CSCI 1301, CSCI 1302, CSCI 3230 and CSCI 3236, each with a grade of C or better.
• A 3.0 (4.0 scale) GPA in computer science undergraduate coursework. ABM programs do not allow provisional admission. ABM programs are designed for students who have demonstrated a high level of undergraduate academic performance that validates their ability to be successful graduate students.
• Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be granted admission to the program upon approval of an admissions committee consisting of at least the Department Chair and the Graduate Program director.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Be a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Electrical Engineering (EE).
• Have completed at least 25 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in EE discipline including MATH 1441, MATH 2242, PHYS 2211K, PHYS 2212K, ENGR 1731, ENGR 1732, and ENGR 2332.
Have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average or higher on courses in undergraduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or geosciences degree.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.

Pathway Approval Requirements

Requirements for ABM Pathway approval:

• 1. Enrollment as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student.
• 2. Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either geography, geology, sustainability, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or physics degree.
• 3. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• 4. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Enrollment as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Information Technology.
• Completed at least 45 credit hours completed in the undergraduate program; including the courses MATH 1111, COMM 1110, STAT 1401, IT 1130, and IT 2333, each with a grade of C or better.
• A 3.0 (4.0 scale) cumulative GPA or higher in undergraduate coursework.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Present a transcript evaluation by the College of Education’s Director of the Graduate Academic Services Center with completion of specified prerequisite content coursework for one or more content areas. More about required prerequisite content coursework requirements and the transcript evaluation process.
• Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
• Present a total adjusted GPA of 2.75 or higher on all teaching field course work.
• Submit a passing score on the state-required Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment.
• Qualify for a Georgia Pre-Service certificate or Provisional certificate (see Certification section in the Graduate Catalog).
• Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.
• Acknowledge ”Disclosure and Affirmation” statements that address the Code of Ethics for Educators and the need for tort liability insurance.
• International applicants and U.S. citizens whose native language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. Applicants must take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The official TOEFL score may not be more than two years old. Those who do not meet the minimum proficiency standard may be recommended for enrollment in University English courses or for English courses offered by the English Language Program (ELP) on campus prior to admission to the program.
• If an applicant was previously enrolled in an initial teacher preparation program, an interview must be completed with the Program Coordinator prior to admission.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Have completed at least 25 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in MFGE courses including MFGE 2531, MFGE 2142, MFGE 2533, MFGE 2239, and MFGE 2534.
• Have a 3.0 or higher Georgia Southern Institutional GPA.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Be enrolled as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in Mathematical Sciences.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) overall as well as in all MATH and STAT courses taken.
• Have completed MATH 2243, MATH 2332, and MATH 2160, or gain permission of the graduate admissions committee.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Be enrolled in the undergraduate mechanical engineering program (B.S.M.E) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Southern University.
• Have completed no less than 25 and no more than 50 credits of ENGR and MENG courses, or permission of Department Chair.
• Must have 3.0 or better Georgia Southern Institutional GPA. ABM programs do not allow provisional admission.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in their major courses for either a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or geosciences degree.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall in their major courses or at the discretion of the graduate admissions committee.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Student must have earned a minimum of 90 credit hours and have completed an application for admission to the MPA-ABM program.
• Student must be a declared major in the Recreation B.S. degree program, with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation or Tourism and Community Leisure Services.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Student must meet all of the other criteria for Regular Admission into the MPA program. Provisional Admission will not be allowed.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• Enrollment as a current Georgia Southern undergraduate student majoring in the Special Education B.S.Ed. (Certification Track) program.
• Between 60 and 95 credit hours in progress in the undergraduate program; including the courses, Assessment in Special Education (SPED 3131), Special Education Procedures (SPED 3134), and The Teaching of Reading (READ 4131) with a “C” or better.
• Complete Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities (SPED 3130) with a “B” or better.
• A 3.0 (4.0 scale) GPA or higher in undergraduate core coursework.
• A 3.0 (4.0 scale) GPA in Special Education B.S.Ed. (Certification Track) undergraduate coursework.
• Must complete a graduate school application to the Special Education (Grades P-12) M.Ed. (Online) program and select the ABM option in the fall of the student’s junior year. The application must include a letter of recommendation from a current Special Education faculty member.
• Must be on track to complete certification in the teaching area prior to admission.

Pathway Approval Requirements

• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in their major courses, or at the discretion of the graduate admission committee.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s potential to complete successful graduate work.
• Applicant’s Statement of Purpose to include their interest in the program, relevant research experience, and future plans.