Accelerated, Combined and Partner Degree Options
Whether you want to earn your master’s faster, lower your tuition costs or obtain a degree at a partner institution, JWU offers flexible advanced degree options — on campus, online or at partner institutions, all designed to help you reach your goals.
J2 Accelerated Degree
An accelerated degree lets you earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time.
Say you’ve come to JWU to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree; now you could stay an extra year and walk out with your master’s as well!
Apply to J2 as a junior to get a head start on your advanced studies in your senior year, reducing the time and cost for your graduate degree.
You could even be eligible for our Wildcat Alumni Scholarship — a 25% discount on your graduate tuition.
| J2 DEGREE PROGRAMS | CAMPUS OFFERED |
|---|---|
| Business Administration (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Accounting (MBA) | Providence |
| Cybersecurity (MBA) | Providence |
| Data Analytics (MBA) | Providence |
| Event Leadership (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Finance (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Hospitality (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Human Resource Management (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Marketing (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Operations & Supply Chain Management (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Organizational Leadership (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Organizational Psychology (MBA) | Providence, Online |
| Data Analytics (M.S.) | Online |
| Food Systems Innovation & Leadership (M.S.) | Providence |
Exploring Graduate Courses
If you’ve enrolled as a JWU undergraduate and are figuring out your future, you can explore by taking graduate-level courses for credit!
You can take up to four graduate courses (maximum 12 credits, limited to 6 credits per semester or 3 credits per session), earning graduate credit and grade points before you even complete your bachelor’s degree.
To consider this option, meet with your academic advisor to discuss your interests, qualifications and plans.
Undergraduate students wishing to take graduate-level (excludes PA, Ed.D., DBA and M.Ed.) courses must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Completed & registered at least 90 undergraduate credits
- Meet the individual course prerequisites
Note: Completion of graduate-level courses does not guarantee acceptance into graduate programming. Matriculating undergraduate student applicants must fulfill all requirements for entrance into the intended graduate program.
Combined Degree Programs
You know what you want to do. JWU’s combined degree programs can help you get there faster.
If you’re laser-focused on the life you want and it calls for one or more advanced degrees, you can save up to a full year of time and tuition through JWU’s Combined Degrees. These structured programs provide a continuous plan of study so you can progress towards your goals.
| Combined Degree Programs | Campus Offered |
|---|---|
| Biology B.S./Public Health MPH | Providence |
| Biology B.S./Occupational Therapy OTD | Providence |
| Business Administration B.S.B.A./MBA | Providence |
| Data Analytics B.S./M.S. | Providence |
| Data Analytics B.S./Public Health MPH | Providence |
| Healthcare Administration B.S/Public Health MPH | Providence |
| Health Science B.S./Occupational Therapy OTD | Providence |
| Health Science B.S./Public Health MPH | Providence, Charlotte |
| Hospitality Management B.S/Master of Public Health MPH | Providence |
| Psychology B.S./Addiction Counseling M.S. | Providence, Charlotte |
| Psychology B.S./Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. | Providence, Charlotte |
| Psychology B.S./Occupational Therapy OTD | Providence, Charlotte |
| Psychology B.S./Public Health MPH | Providence, Charlotte |
| Public Health B.S./Public Health MPH | Providence, Charlotte |
Public Health MPH/Physician Assistant Studies MSPAS | Providence |
Note: Acceptance into Combined Degrees does not guarantee acceptance into any specific JWU or other graduate program. Course availability and modality for course registration will be based on space availability. Graduate-level courses are not offered in person on the Charlotte Campus. Charlotte students may enroll in online graduate-level courses and for some programs will need to relocate to the Providence Campus to complete degree requirements. Providence students may enroll in online or on-campus graduate-level classes.
Accelerated Graduate Programs at Partner Institutions
If you’re a JWU student who qualifies to attend another institution for a specific graduate program, JWU’s partnerships with external institutions can save you time and money.
We work closely with other colleges to help ensure a smooth transition between academic programs, condensing your academic journey so that your credits count toward both your last year of your undergrad program and your first year of graduate school.