Accelerate Central Pathways offer highly motivated Central Connecticut State University undergraduates the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in as few as 5 years of full-time study. This enables students to enter the workforce more quickly, better prepared, and having spent less money. Students accepted into the program take up to four (4) graduate level courses, for graduate credit, during their undergraduate program. These students then officially matriculate into their Graduate Studies program the semester immediately after receiving their Bachelor’s degree.
All Central undergraduate students are eligible to apply to Accelerate Central after successful completion of 60 or more credit hours; of which, at least 12 credit hours must be completed at Central. Some programs may require more credits to be completed at Central before a student is eligible to apply to an Accelerate Central program.
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Accounting, MSA.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Accounting, BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Finance BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Athletic Training, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Exercise Science BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Biomolecular Science, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Biomolecular Science BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Business Administration, MBA.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Accounting BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Business BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Business Analytics BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Finance BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Management BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Management Information Systems BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Marketing BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Physics BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Computer Information Technology, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Computer Engineering Technology BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Computer Science BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Computer Science BA | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Cybersecurity BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Electronics Technology BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Networking Information Technology BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Criminology BA | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in English, MA.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| English BA | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Mechanical Engineering BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Psychological Science, MA.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Psychological Science | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Software Engineering, MS.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Computer Science BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Computer Science BA | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
| Cybersecurity BS | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
Students who complete this pathway will graduate with a Master's degree in Special Education, MSED.
Eligible students can apply to the pathway during their junior year of study. Selected students will be able to complete the undergraduate and graduate program in as few as five years on a full-time basis. The pathway program allows students to “double count” courses in both the undergraduate and graduate degrees; reducing the total number of credits and time required to complete both degrees.
| Special Education BSED | Program Info | Catalog Entry |
“Following an Accelerate Central BS/MBA pathway is a great opportunity because it allows me to finish my degrees a year sooner. It also allows me to save time and money. I would suggest visiting the Career Development Office if you need help with your resume and to also participate in the networking events because they helped me construct a great resume and resources for getting a job when I graduate.”
—Roberto Mauro ‘24 G’25
