Accelerated Master's Program

If you are an exemplary undergrad student wanting to fast-track your master’s degree while maximizing your time, money, and aid apply to the Accelerated Master’s Program. Accepted students can begin work on their master’s degree while finishing their bachelor’s and earn credits towards both! 

Multiple programs also allow Gardner-Webb students to take advantage of seamless admissions to continue their Bulldog journey in a graduate program. 

What Programs are Offered?

Accelerated Masters Program with Seamless Admission

The following Accelerated Mater’s programs are offered at Gardner-Webb with seamless Admission. Click the program of your choice to learn more.

College of Arts & Sciences

• MA English
• Graduate Certificate in English
• MA Religion

Godbold College of Business

• Master of Accountancy
• Master of Business Administration 
• Master of Sport Management  

College of Health Sciences

• MS Strength and Conditioning 
• MS in Nursing 
• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 
• MA in School Counseling 

Accelerated Master’s Program without Seamless Admission

The following Accelerated Master’s programs are offered at Gardner-Webb. Click the program of your choice to learn more.

• Master of Divinity

graduate Programs with Seamless Admission Only

The following Graduate programs are offered at Gardner-Webb with seamless Admission. Click the program of your choice to learn more.

• International Business Administration (IMBA)
• MA Instructional Technology 
• MA Teacher Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
• Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner 
• Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

How to Apply for the AMP Program: 

• To be eligible for the program, you must have completed at least 60 credit hours (this can be a combination of credit taken at Gardner-Webb and credit transferred to Gardner-Webb).  
• Fill out the form below to be connected with an AMP advisor in the program of your choice to complete the application process .

Submitted an Application for an AMP Program, What’s Next?  

• Your application will be reviewed by Graduate Studies 
• Once you are accepted to the AMP program, you will be registered for both graduate and undergraduate courses based on the plan developed by you and your AMP advisor.  
• You must earn a B or better in all graduate courses to earn graduate credit and continue in the program.  
• The Registrar’s Office will ensure you receive appropriate undergraduate and graduate credit at the end of your academic term.  
• When you complete your undergraduate degree, you will be offered seamless admission to the graduate program you have been working toward, and your earned credits will be applied toward your master’s degree! 

Financial Aid 

• If you receive financial aid, applying for the AMP program will not affect your undergraduate aid.  
• To verify your aid or discuss opportunities for future aid, please contact the Financial Planning Office. Email: [email protected] or call 704-406-4243.