Accelerate Your Degree With the 3+1 Program
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Did you know that you can fast-track your education at Grand Canyon University? Those with clear career goals and a strong desire to begin their professional journey might find the 3+1 Program beneficial. This is a demanding and accelerated track available only for select programs, where students typically attend classes year-round. It is designed to fast-track the path to a degree and potentially offer an opportunity to enter the workforce sooner, providing a potential head start in a chosen field.
Additionally, there are other ways to expedite the path to a degree. For example, earning college credit while still in high school through International Baccalaureate (IB), dual enrollment or Advanced Placement (AP) classes can be beneficial. Keep reading to explore more strategies and opportunities for accelerating a college degree timeframe and achieving goals more efficiently.
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Our 3+1 Program offers an opportunity for individuals to accelerate their education by integrating undergraduate and graduate studies. By taking summer classes, you can complete your bachelor’s degree in three years followed by a master’s degree in just one more year, for select programs. This streamlined approach offers an efficient path to advanced education and can be a good choice for those looking to accelerate their academic and professional goals.
This opportunity can provide advantages, including time and cost savings. By accelerating the path to a bachelor’s degree in three years and a master’s degree in just one additional year, individuals can reduce tuition and food and housing expenses. This accelerated path can provide the chance to enter the workforce sooner, start earning earlier and work toward pursuing potential career prospects with an advanced degree.
Engage directly with knowledgeable faculty who lead each course, providing invaluable guidance and support. By taking courses year-round, participants have the opportunity to accelerate their studies and achieve their degrees ahead of schedule.
Looking for other opportunities to fast-track your degree? GCU’s Summer Accelerator Track allows eligible and motivated individuals to earn their bachelor’s degree in as few as three years by adding summer courses and following the schedule provided. This track also offers the opportunity to potentially reduce the overall cost of education by minimizing summer living and tuition expenses associated with the traditional path.1
