Accelerated Bachelor鈥檚 to Master鈥檚 in Psychology
The accelerated bachelor鈥檚 to master鈥檚 (ABM) in psychology at South provides exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to earn a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree at an accelerated pace in psychology. While still an undergraduate, ABM students may count up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work towards their graduate degree. ABM students typically complete the master鈥檚 degree within one academic year after completing the undergraduate degree.
Psychology majors are encouraged to apply for the ABM program in psychology. This program is designed to allow the student to complete the bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology and the master鈥檚 degree in Psychology (Behavior and Brain Sciences program only) in five years.
Admission will be a competitive process. The minimum standards are:
- Have completed at least 90 credit hours
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours at USA
- Must have at least a 3.3 GPA (Cumulative and Psychology)
- Requires 2 letters of recommendation
- Must have a verifiable score on either the ACT, SAT, or GRE
Admission will be based on characteristics of the applicant and research match to the Psychology faculty.
Once admitted into the ABM program, students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing to progress into the graduate program.
Questions? Click here to contact the Department of Psychology.