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What could be better than finally earning your bachelor's degree?
Earning 12 credits toward your master's degree at the same time.
Thomas Edison State University's Bachelor's to Master's Program enables undergraduate students to earn up to 12 graduate-level credits that they can apply to both their bachelor's and master's degree programs at the undergraduate tuition rate.
The program offers you an accelerated and cost-effective degree completion path while you expand your confidence and familiarity with graduate-level course work. With 12 workforce-responsive master's degree program options — including the MA in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) , Master of Public Service Leadership (MPSL) and Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program tracks — you’ll have multiple Bachelor's to Master's Program pathways from which to choose.
Your ability to take advantage of the Bachelor's to Master's program depends on the courses you have already completed and those that can still be applied to your degree program. It's recommended that you have room in your undergraduate degree for the graduate courses aligned with the program and make an appointment to discuss your eligibility with an Academic Advisor.
Tina Matthews, MALS '18
Once I found out about it, I was already getting ready to go into 90 credits and there was an opportunity for me to segway into the master’s program…"
From Our Blog
What is the Bachelor’s to Master's Program and How Can I Be Accepted?
By Donald Cucuzzella
Thomas Edison State University undergraduate students and prospective students may apply for conditional admission to the Thomas Edison State University graduate program of their choice if they meet the following criteria:
Applicants who meet the above requirements may apply to the program and will be subject to the admission requirements of the Bachelor's to Master's Program and the University's graduate admissions requirements (with the exception of having to possess a bachelor's degree). These applicants will complete the Bachelor's to Master's Application.
Conditionally admitted students will not be permitted to enroll in graduate courses until they have successfully completed 90 undergraduate credits with an overall Thomas Edison State University GPA of 3.0. Conditionally admitted students may earn up to 12 graduate credits (4 courses) to meet requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. These students will pay undergraduate tuition for the 12 graduate credits (4 courses) and must maintain their active undergraduate enrollment status. Note: there are recommended courses in each graduate program in which undergraduate students may enroll. Students should check with an Advisor for those courses.
Students who do not achieve a 3.0 GPA in their graduate course work will not be permitted to take additional courses. Students who do not successfully complete the 12 credits successfully will have to reapply for admission to graduate study.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MA in Liberal Studies, candidates will need to fit these courses in the general education electives and/or electives sections of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BA degree in Liberal Studies can also fit these courses in the area of study section of the degree.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MA in Educational Technology and Online Learning, candidates will need to fit these courses in the electives section of their bachelor's degree program.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to Master of Business Administration, candidates will need to fit these courses in the electives section of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BSBA degree can also fit these courses in the General Management area of study section of the degree.
Students applying for the MPSL have the option of taking any of the core courses in the MPSL (up to 12 credits). They need to meet with an advisor to determine what is available, which courses will match the student’s academic strengths, and where those credits can be applied in the undergraduate degree:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
Student do not necessarily need to be in a public service undergraduate degree to qualify for this program. This is why it is imperative that students meet with their advisors to determine what credits can be applied where.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS degree, candidates will need to fit these courses in the elective section of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BS degree with an area of study in Technical Studies, Information Technology or Military Technology Leadership can fit APS-510 in the area of study section of those BS degree programs. Please contact your Academic Advisor for more information.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MSIT degree, students will need to fit these courses in the elective section of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BS degree with an area of study in Information Technology can fit these courses in the area of study section of those BS degree programs. Please contact your Academic Advisor for more information.
Student may take the following graduate courses taken as a bachelor’s to master’s student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
Student do not necessarily need to be in a public service undergraduate degree to qualify for this program. If they are in the BS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, these four courses will replace required courses in the BS degree –
It is imperative that students meet with their advisors to determine what credits can be applied where.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS in Human Resource Management, candidates will need to fit these courses in the electives section of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BSBA degree can also fit these courses in the Human Resources/Organizational Management area of study section of the degree.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS in Management, candidates will need to fit these courses in the electives section of their bachelor's degree program. Students enrolled in the BSBA degree can also fit these courses in the General Management area of study section of the degree.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student are from the 18 core courses in the MSM. Students need to meet with an advisor to determine what is available, which courses will match the student’s academic strengths, and where those credits can be applied in the undergraduate degree.
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
Student do not necessarily need to be in a business or public service undergraduate degree to qualify for this program. This is why it is imperative that students meet with their advisors to determine what credits can be applied where.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student:
How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:
Students enrolled in the BS degree in Data Science and Analytics through the Statistics.com partnership can fit these courses in the area of study section of their program. Please contact your academic advisor for more information.
Current TESU Students
First, make an appointment to discuss your eligibility with an Academic Advisor
Then, fill out the Bachelor’s to Master’s Inquiry Form
Applicants and Prospective Students
Contact the Office of Admissions at (609) 777-5680 or admissions@tesu.edu to discuss getting started with Thomas Edison State University.
Vietthi Nguyen, BSAST
As a military member, I am busy serving our country, protecting our freedom and serving my family…TESU was the number one pick for me because it offers flexibility..."