Accelerated Pathway

The accelerated pathway model offers an efficient way for high achieving students to complete both BS in Public Health and MPH degrees in five years by taking pre-approved graduate courses while an undergraduate student.  Interested candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits and have an overall GPA of 3.20 to be considered.  This accelerated pathway consists of a minimum of 105 credit hours of undergraduate course work combined with a maximum of 15 semester hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Students will receive a BS in Public Health degree after successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits and fulfillment of all undergraduate program content areas, typically at the end of the fourth year of study.

, 250 DeNike Center for Human Services.  krazzano@esu.eduFor students completing the accelerated pathway, the department supports a streamlined graduate application process waiving the need for GRE, letters of recommendation, and resume. The application form, transcript, and statement of purpose are still required to complete the remaining 27-credits of graduate coursework to receive a MPH in Community Health degree.  For more information on these programs, contact the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies at (570) 422-3570 or Dr. Kimberley Razzano, Department Chair, Health Studies, (570) 422-3693,

Accelerated Pathway Features

145 Total Credit Hours

(111 Undergraduate Credits Hours and 34 Graduate Credit Hours)

Program Description

The Sport Management Accelerated Pathways Program offers qualified undergraduate Sport Management students with at least junior standing to take graduate coursework that will apply to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees: 1) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management, and 2) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Management and Leadership Sport Management Concentration. Students accepted to the Accelerated Pathways Program can save time and money to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.

Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management

The Accelerated Pathways Program offers students to complete both BS and MS in Sport Management degrees in five years. Interested candidates for the Accelerated Pathways Program should have an overall GPA of 3.40. This program consists of a minimum of 111 credit hours of undergraduate course work, a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students will receive a BS in Sport Management degree after successful completion of the fourth year. In the fifth year, students will complete 25 credits of graduate coursework and receive a MS in Sport Management degree. See 5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined BS & MS in Sport Management.

Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Management and Leadership Sport Management Concentration

The Accelerated Pathways Program offers students to complete both BS and MS in Management and Leadership Sport Management degrees in five years. Interested candidates for the Accelerated Pathways Program should have an overall GPA of 3.40. This program consists of a minimum of 111 semester hours of undergraduate course work, a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students will receive a BS in Sport Management degree after successful completion of the fourth year. In the fifth year, students will complete 25 credits of graduate coursework and receive a MS in Management and Leadership Sport Management degree. See 5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined BS & MS in Mgmt & Leadership Sport Management.

Student Eligibility

To apply for the Sport Management Accelerated Pathways Program, students must:

-        Be enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management program

-        Have a minimum of 45 credits but no more than 60 credits at ESU

-        Have a minimum 3.40 overall GPA

Additional Requirement:  Student accepted to the Accelerated Pathways Program must maintain a minimum of 3.40 overall GPA and receive a B or higher grade in graduate courses in order to count credits toward Master’s degree.

5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined B.S. & M.S. in Sport Mgmt.

Subject to change by the University.  Please check with department for updates.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

5th Year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Additional Notes:

1. CMST and ECON courses also fulfill General Education Requirements.
2. SMGT Internship (486 & 586) can be completed in fall, spring, or summer once a student has earned 90 credits with a 2.5 GPA.  The internship is completed at an approved internship site.
3. Total Credits:  145 (111 undergraduate credits + 34 graduate credits).

5 Year Curriculum Program Plan BS to MS in Mgmt & Leadership

Subject to change by the University.  Please check with department for updates.

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

5th Year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Additional Notes:

1. CMST and ECON courses also fulfill General Education Requirements.
2. SMGT Internship (486 & 586) can be completed in fall, spring, or summer once a student has earned 90 credits with a 2.5 GPA.  The internship is completed at an approved internship site.
3. Total Credits:  145 (111 undergraduate credits + 34 graduate credits).