4+1 Programs
For those looking to fast-track their careers, an accelerated 4+1 program may be the perfect solution.
The University of Delaware (UD) offers a unique program for students looking to enter their careers with a master’s degree at a faster pace -- one that continues to expand across the UD College of Arts and Sciences.
4+1 means exactly what it sounds like. Undergraduate UD students have the opportunity to complete a traditional four-year bachelor's program plus a master's program in one additional (+1) year. Students must apply no later than their junior year, allowing for overlap of graduate and undergraduate coursework during their senior year.
To Get Started
The application and processing instructions can be found at the Graduate College website. Once you start the application, click the 4 + 1 program option.
Departments with 4+1 Programs
Two degrees in five years
Kendall Keough, a 2020 graduate of the Fashion and Apparel Studies 4+1 program is now a planning analyst at Macy’s, began her 4+1 journey in her junior year. With extra room in her course schedule, she opted to extend her college career and earn a master’s degree by opting into the program. Through her experience, she was able to win a case study competition with the national Fashion Scholarship Fund, as well as present her research to the sourcing team at Under Armour and attend a seminar hosted by the United States International Trade Commission.
"I do think that it has given me the ability to think differently than my peers. If both of us are having the same problem, I feel like I've been able to figure out solutions faster," Keough said. In classes of just 8 to 15 students throughout her program, Kendall says she received valuable experiences and insight that helped her get the job she has today.
