{"id":12286,"date":"2020-02-14T10:25:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T17:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=12286"},"modified":"2021-11-26T05:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T12:40:53","slug":"10-accelerated-degree-programs-that-fit-into-your-busy-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/10-accelerated-degree-programs-that-fit-into-your-busy-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Accelerated Degrees that Fit into Your Busy Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re just beginning your journey into higher education or applying to graduate school, you don\u2019t need to put your life on hold to earn a degree. Accelerated degree programs provide students an avenue for earning a degree on an efficient timeline. We&#8217;ve assembled a list of ten accelerated degrees that are designed to fit into your busy schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Associate Degrees\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Associate of Science in Marketing &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snhu.edu\/online-degrees\/associate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern New Hampshire University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southern New Hampshire\u2019s online associate\u2019s in marketing program lays the foundation for careers in entry-level marketing positions. Learn to analyze consumer behavior, build marketing plans, and identify marketing strategies. Courses are structured over six 8-week terms per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can be completed in as little as two years, or faster with transfer credits. Students can transfer in up to 45 credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to their website, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNHU offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snhu.edu\/student-experience\/military-student-experience\/military-benefits-and-discounts\"><b>military benefits and discounts <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of up to 30% for U.S. Active Duty, National Guard and Selected Reserve and the spouses of those on active duty. We also accept Tuition Assistance (TA), Post-9\/11 GI Bill<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Montgomery GI Bill<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits, and scholarships for spouses through MyCAA programs. SNHU is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b>Associate of Arts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villanova University<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Associate of Arts program provides students with a solid academic foundation with the option of studying 100% online for busy adult learners. Perfect for those still undecided about which major to pursue, the curriculum includes Fine Arts, Social Sciences, History and Humanities courses. Accelerated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FastForward<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> courses are offered online and on-campus over seven weeks in the fall or spring semesters. Villanova also considers accepting credit earned through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qualifying score<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 60 or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies based on transfer credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villanova participates in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Ribbon Program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and offers tuition and funding assistance for up to 50 qualifying students.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bachelor Degrees\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b>Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing &#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capella.edu\/online-degrees\/bachelors-rn-to-bsn-completion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capella University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a working nurse, scheduling time to complete college coursework can be challenging. Capella University\u2019s RN-to-BSN FlexPath format gives students the freedom to structure their learning at their own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith healthcare occupations projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups by 2028, upskilling and continuing education for nurses is critical. Capella University offers a self-paced format called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capella.edu\/capella-experience\/flexpath\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FlexPath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allows busy, working adults to set their own deadlines and move through course work at their own pace, potentially saving time and tuition dollars. Successful FlexPath students are self-motivated and want more flexibility than what a traditional, more structured program offers. This model at Capella makes a lot of sense for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN),\u201dsays <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betty Nelson, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame to Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can be completed in as few as nine months, depending on transfer credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Capella offers military tuition discounts, financing coaches, and enrollment counselors to help ensure you maximize your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capella.edu\/tuition-financial-aid\/military\/benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">military benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b>Bachelor\u2019s of Business Administration (BBA) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.wne.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/online-bachelor-of-business-administration.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western New England University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already have an associate\u2019s degree? Get credit for the work you\u2019ve already completed by transferring as few as 30 credits or as many as 90 undergraduate credits toward your bachelor\u2019s degree. The BBA degree teaches the fundamentals of business, including organizational behavior, and introductions to accounting and marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The online BBA program can be completed on a part-time basis in a little as two years. Accelerated courses are offered during summer semesters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.wne.edu\/law\/admissions\/military-and-veterans-resources.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western New England University is proud to support the GI Bill\u00ae and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Most students enrolling under the Yellow Ribbon Program will be able to attend Western New England University tuition free. Spouses and family members of veterans may also be eligible to receive education assistance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b>Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.purdueglobal.edu\/criminaljustice\/bs?source=SF46661&amp;ve=61978&amp;utm_source=CMN&amp;utm_medium=agg&amp;utm_campaign=edsmartorg&amp;utm_term=203179867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purdue University Global<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re beginning your career in an entry-level public safety position or advancing up the chain of command, Purdue University Global\u2019s Criminal Justice degree programs can help provide you with the training you need to succeed. Purdue\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/student-experience\/personalized-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ExcelTrack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> format caters to working adults, offering transfer credit for prior experience and the option to take as many 1-credit courses as you want during a term for one flat fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPurdue Global\u2019s ExcelTrack is designed to give students academic credit for what they already know from their professional experience and corporate or military training, while affording them the opportunity to proceed through their course work at a pace that suits them. They can go as quickly as their previous knowledge and time availability allows, with a self-directed, faculty-guided learning experience. Accordingly, students can earn their degree faster and for less,\u201d says Betty Vandenbosch, Chancellor, Purdue University Global.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BS in Criminal Justice can be completed in a little as two years, depending on transfer credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from military tuition discounts, Purdue will evaluate military experience for credit to use toward your degree. Purdue also accepts credit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/dsst\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b>Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/online-teaching-degrees\/elementary-education-bachelors-program.html\"><b>Western Governors University<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for elementary teacher licensure in all 50 states by studying pedagogy, classroom management, and diversity at WGU. Low-cost tuition and online classes make this program ideal for adult-learners balancing family and professional obligations. WGU utilizes \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/online-teaching-degrees\/elementary-education-bachelors-program.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">competency-based education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d which measures learning outcomes over class attendance. This format allows students to progress through the program at their own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 60% of graduates complete the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program within 36 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; WGU offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/financial-aid-tuition\/military-va\/part-time-students.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part-time options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for active duty military members and discounted tuition benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dual Degree Programs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b>Biomedical Engineering Accelerated Master&#8217;s Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtu.edu\/accelerated\/masters\/biomedical\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michigan Technical University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering in as few as 10 semesters. The accelerated program does not require GRE scores, but does require a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students accepted to the accelerated master\u2019s program will be prepared for mid-level positions upon graduating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Five years. Bachelor\u2019s degree can be completed in four years, and the addition of the master\u2019s degree for two semesters of study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to Michigan Tech\u2019s website, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Graduate School will offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtu.edu\/gradschool\/financial\/tuition-support\/service-fellowship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Service Graduate Fellowships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to students who have previously provided service to the United States of America. Eligible graduate students will receive a fellowship that will reduce their tuition rate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.becker.edu\/academic\/academic-programs\/design-technology\/interactive-media-design\/4-1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becker College<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in learning more about the evolving field of game design? Students enrolled in the accelerated BA\/MFA in Interactive Media will learn about game development and programming, game audio, and game production and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Five years. Bachelor\u2019s degree is completed after a student passes three yearly portfolio reviews and transitions to a \u201cbridge year\u201d while progressing into the MFA program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becker College will assist veterans and eligible<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dependents with filling out their applications for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.becker.edu\/academic\/academic-resources\/registrar\/services\/veterans-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Veteran Education Benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Graduate Degree<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Master of Finance,<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/csuglobal.edu\/graduate\/masters-degrees\/finance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSU Global\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in your future with a graduate degree in finance. Core courses include Bank Management, Investments, and Corporate Finance. CSU Global uses an accelerated 8-week trimester course format, allowing students to complete program requirements at their own pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Varies based on the pacing of students. Program requires between 36 and 39 credits depending on undergraduate GPA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CSU Global offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/csuglobal.edu\/military\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discounted tuition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 100% online programs for military service members and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Professional Certificate<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> Certificate in Human Resource Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuchicago.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concordia University Chicago<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining a professional certificate could be used to complete a career pivot without committing to a full-fledged degree program. Students interested in pursuing human resource management require skills in group dynamics and employment law. The flexible scheduling and requirement of 15 credit hours allows professionals to complete the program quickly without sacrificing quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time frame for Completion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 100% online delivery method and five-week courses allow students to complete the certificate in as little as one semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Military-Friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concordia offers military tuition assistance for active duty and veteran service members, in addition to participating in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cuchicago.edu\/veterans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Ribbon Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re just beginning your journey into higher education or applying to graduate school, you don\u2019t need to put your life on hold to earn a degree. 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