Accelerated Degrees: 3+1 Programs

Elmira College’s accelerated degree programs allow eligible students to begin graduate-level coursework during their fourth year of undergraduate study. You’ll follow a seamless pathway from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree. Make the most of your time at Elmira and earn two degrees in four years.

Why Should I Choose a 3+1 Program?

  • Finish Your Education Faster: Begin graduate coursework as an undergraduate student. You can complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years.
  • Save Time and Money: Apply eligible undergraduate coursework toward your master’s degree. This reduces the time and cost required to earn a graduate credential.
  • Seamless Path to Graduate Study: Continue directly from your undergraduate program into graduate study without starting over or navigating the traditional graduate school process.
  • Get Ahead in Your Career: Earn a graduate degree sooner and enter the workforce with an advanced credential that can strengthen your qualifications and career opportunities.

Dual Degrees: 4+1 Programs

Our dual degree programs allow eligible students to pursue two degrees in a structured pathway connecting undergraduate and graduate study. By planning your coursework ahead, you can follow a direct path from your undergraduate education to graduate study.

Why Should I Choose a 4+1 Program?

  • Earn Two Degrees: Combine your undergraduate and graduate education to earn two degrees that complement your academic and career goals.
  • Transition Smoothly Into Graduate Study: Move from undergraduate to graduate study through a coordinated pathway designed to connect your educational experiences.
  • Plan Your Future with Purpose: Work with academic advisors to create a pathway that connects your undergraduate preparation with your long-term educational and professional goals.
  • Expand Your Career Opportunities: Add a graduate credential that can strengthen your qualifications and prepare you for greater responsibility and new career opportunities.
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Graduate Programs at Elmira College

Elmira College offers two graduate programs, Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and Master of Science in Management (MSM). Both programs are offered online, with 8-week terms and multiple start dates. These flexible master degree programs allow you to work and go to school.

Explore which undergraduate programs you can pair with our graduate programs at Elmira.

Dual Degrees with MSEd

First earn your bachelor's degree in any of the majors below and then continue on to earn your MSEd — all at EC.

You can also choose to customize our dual degree education program. Earn a bachelor's degree of science or art in any major and your MSEd.

Dual Degrees with MSM

These bachelor's degrees pair well with a MSM. Complete your undergraduate and graduate degrees together without leaving EC.

You can also choose to customize our dual degree Master of Management program. Earn a bachelor's degree of science or art in any major and then your MSM.

Graduate Pathways

In addition to the Master of Science in Education and Master of Science in Management programs offered at Elmira College, we partner with a number of other colleges and universities to provide clear pathways to graduate programs.

Qualified students can earn their bachelor’s degree at EC then transfer directly into a master’s program at a partner institution.

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