+Grad Program
What if you could gain an advantage in today’s competitive job market by starting your master’s degree before you graduate?
The +Grad Program is designed to give you the opportunity to obtain advanced standing in a master’s degree. As an undergraduate student, you can complete up to 9 credit hours of your graduate degree through the +Grad program. This means that upon graduation from Asbury with your undergrad degree, you can complete a master’s degree in as few as twelve additional months, depending on the program.
To qualify, you must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and also have completed 90+ undergraduate credit hours.
Up to 9 credit hours can be included within Traditional Undergraduate tuition. Essentially, as an Asbury +Grad student, you can complete a portion up of your master’s degree at no additional cost.* If you have the capacity in your course schedule, +Grad is for you!
Upon graduation, students complete a conversion form and choose the term they would like to start as a full graduate student, providing a seamless transition to their graduate program.
*No additional tuition fees when taken as part of undergraduate block tuition (12-18 credit hours). Other tuition rates apply when graduate courses are taken outside of the tuition block. Please check with Financial Aid for specific account information.
You can choose from fully online graduate programs in Business, Communication, or Education including the following program offerings:
- MBA with concentrations in Management, Non-profit Management, or Sport Management
- MSAC in Accounting
- MAC in Communication
- MA in Digital Storytelling
- MA in Instructional Design
- MFA in Film/TV Production
- MFA in Screenwriting
- MA in Education including ESL, LBD, or Literacy
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“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative and personalized curriculum of my +Grad communication degree. Not only do I feel equipped for my future career with finishing graduate school soon after my undergraduate career, but I also feel refreshed and excited to blend both the worlds of creative writing and communication wherever my expertise leads me.”
Frequently Asked Questions
▾ What is the +Grad program?
The +Grad program allows current undergraduate students to start taking graduate courses and working towards a master’s degree during their senior year or once they complete 90 undergraduate credit hours.
▾ When can I apply for the +Grad program? Can I wait until my senior year?
Current undergraduate students may submit a +Grad registration form when they have completed or are about to complete 90 credit hours. Student typically apply at the end of their junior year or beginning of their senior year.
▾ What are the requirements for the +Grad program?
Students must have completed 90 credit hours and have a current cumulative 3.0 GPA.
▾ How many graduate courses may I take as a +Grad student?
Students may take up to 9 graduate credit hours as a +Grad student.
▾ Can I take my graduate course online?
Yes, all classes are offered online in 8-week sections. Students may take one class per 8-week session.
▾ Can I get a +Grad degree in any graduate program at Asbury?
+Grad options include M.A., M.F.A, or M.A.T. programs.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) with pathways in Management, Nonprofit Management, and Sport Management
- MSAC in Accounting
- Graduate Studies in Education with Teaching, ESL, Learning & Behavior Disorders, Literacy Specialist, Principal Licensure, and more!
- MA in Instructional Design, Innovation & Leadership with optional pathways in Leadership and Digital Storytelling
- MA in Digital Storytelling
- MFA in Film/TV Production
- MFA in Screenwriting
- Master of Arts in Communication
▾ What are the advantages of being a +Grad student?
Students start a master’s degree while finishing their undergraduate degree which saves time and money. Also, students are not required to submit a full graduate application upon graduation. Students complete a simple conversion form which allows the Graduate Admissions office to move them seamlessly to their graduate program.
▾ How do I move to a graduate program once I complete my undergraduate degree?
Students complete a conversion form and choose the term they would like to start as a full graduate student.
▾ Does starting a degree as a +Grad student at Asbury take less time than getting a traditional graduate degree elsewhere?
Yes, because it gives students a head start on completing a graduate degree since they can start taking graduate courses while they are still taking undergraduate classes.
▾ How much does the +Grad program cost?
There is no additional cost if the graduate course is within the 12-18 credit hour undergraduate tuition block. To maintain financial aid scholarships, students must take at least 12 undergraduate credit hours or take a graduate course that is cross listed with an undergraduate program.
▾ Do you recommend that I postpone my job search until my +Grad program is complete?
No, you do not need to postpone your job search. Once you graduate with your bachelor's degree, the online classes for your master's degree may be completed while working a full-time job.
▾ Can I continue living on-campus when I transition from the undergraduate to the graduate program?
On-campus housing for graduate students is considered cases by case and is based on housing availability.