Bachelor's/Master's Options
Capella University offers a bachelor’s/master’s option that allows learners to complete master’s-level coursework while they are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
Accelerated Master’s Pathway Options
Accelerated master’s pathway (AMP) options are designated undergraduate offerings that incorporate specific master’s-level courses into a learner’s undergraduate core or specialization requirements.
Learners may apply and be admitted to AMP-designated undergraduate programs upon initial entry to Capella University, or they may elect to later change into an AMP option through the change of program process. To qualify for an accelerated master’s pathway option, learners must submit transcripts from all previous higher education institutions, have received a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all previous college coursework, and have no fewer than 24 total eligible transfer credits. Learners who apply to change into an AMP option after initial admission to the university must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA at Capella and at least 24 completed college credits.
Once enrolled in a GuidedPath accelerated master’s pathway option, learners must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 and receive no more than one grade of “C” in any master’s-level course to remain enrolled in the AMP option. Learners falling below this threshold will be automatically changed into the associated non-AMP GuidedPath undergraduate offering.
Once enrolled in a FlexPath accelerated master’s pathway option, learners are expected to earn a minimum "proficient" evaluation on all master's-level competencies and all competencies in their program. Learners who receive "basic" evaluations on one or more competencies in more than one course will automatically be changed into the associated non-AMP FlexPath undergraduate offering.
Once learners have successfully completed the requirements for their bachelor’s degree program and their degree has been awarded, they may apply to the master’s degree program that corresponds to their chosen accelerated master’s pathway option. Learners are encouraged to enroll in their master’s degree program within one year of graduating from their bachelor’s degree program to ensure all master’s-level courses are relevant and applicable to the graduate program’s degree requirements.