Continue Your Education with an Accelerated Program

If graduate school is part of your future, Husson’s accelerated programs provide a structured pathway that bridges undergraduate and graduate study. Available across multiple areas of study, these 4+1 programs help you continue building your knowledge while preparing for advanced education.

Find the Right Accelerated Program

Explore Husson University's accelerated programs by area of study. Unless otherwise noted, the programs below follow a 4+1 accelerated pathway, allowing qualified students to earn a bachelor's degree and a related graduate degree in approximately five years. Individual requirements and timelines vary.

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Counseling

Criminal Justice Administration

Business Administration

Audio Engineering

Psychology → MS in Occupational Therapy

Build a strong foundation in psychology before continuing into the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. This accelerated pathway prepares you to help individuals improve their ability to participate in everyday life. Completion Time: 5 years (3+2).

Psychology → Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Combine the study of psychology with advanced occupational therapy education through a direct pathway to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Completion Time: 6 years (3+3).

Health Sciences → Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Develop a broad understanding of health sciences before advancing into doctoral-level occupational therapy study focused on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. Completion Time: 6 years (3+3).

Health Sciences → Doctor of Physical Therapy

Build a strong foundation in health sciences before continuing into doctoral study focused on movement, rehabilitation and improving physical function. Completion Time: 6 years (3+3).

Exercise Science → Doctor of Physical Therapy

Study human movement and exercise science while preparing for advanced education in physical therapy through an accelerated academic pathway. Completion Time: 6 years (3+3).

Psychology → MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Build your understanding of psychology before continuing into graduate study focused on supporting individuals through counseling and mental health services. Completion Time: 6-7 years.

Psychology → MS in School Counseling

Explore human behavior and development before advancing into graduate study that prepares you for counseling roles in educational settings. Completion Time: 6 years.

Criminal Justice → MS in Criminal Justice Administration

Continue your criminal justice education through an accelerated pathway that expands your understanding of leadership, administration, and today’s justice system. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Criminal Justice (National & Corporate Security) → MS in Criminal Justice Administration

Pair your background in criminal justice and security with graduate-level study in criminal justice administration. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Criminal Justice & Psychology → MS in Criminal Justice Administration

Combine perspectives from criminal justice and psychology before continuing into graduate study focused on leadership within the justice system. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Accounting → MBA

Strengthen your accounting knowledge while preparing for graduate business education focused on leadership and organizational decision-making. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Computer Information Systems → MBA

Combine technical expertise with business strategy through an accelerated pathway to the MBA. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Financial Planning → MBA

Build on your financial planning education while expanding your knowledge of management, leadership and business strategy. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Marketing Communications → MBA

Develop communication and marketing skills before continuing into graduate business study designed to broaden your leadership perspective. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Software Development → MBA

Pair your software development background with graduate business education that explores leadership, innovation and organizational management. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Sport Management → MBA

Prepare for leadership opportunities in the sports industry through a pathway that combines sports management with advanced business education. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Business Administration → MBA

Continue building your business knowledge through a streamlined pathway from your bachelor’s degree into Husson’s MBA program. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Business Administration (Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management) → MBA

Expand your entrepreneurial foundation while preparing for graduate business study focused on leadership and organizational growth. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Business Administration (Hospitality & Experience Management) → MBA

Build on your experience management education while developing the business knowledge needed to lead customer-focused organizations. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Audio Engineering (Live Sound Production) → MBA

Combine live sound production with graduate business education to prepare for leadership opportunities in entertainment and creative industries. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

Audio Engineering (Music Production) → MBA

Pair your music production background with advanced business study to broaden your understanding of leadership and organizational management. Completion Time: 5 years (4+1).

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  • Evie Flint
    I chose Husson University because it offered the ideal balance between affordability and the quality of education I was looking for. I didn’t want financial considerations to limit my academic experience, and Husson made it possible to pursue a strong degree without that trade.
    Evie Flint
  • Kyra Levasseur
    Husson’s emphasis on experiential learning allowed me to gain valuable classroom experience starting in my freshman year. I was able to take what I learned in the classroom and apply it directly to real teaching situations.
    Kyra Levasseur
  • Justin Grant
    As someone who went from the military to Husson’s psychology program, I was worried I wouldn’t fit in. However, I felt incredibly welcomed, and I encourage any veterans who want to give back to their community and make a lasting difference in this world to take a similar path.
    Justin Grant

Accreditation & Awards

Husson University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and many of our individual programs carry their own specialized accreditations — a reflection of the quality and credibility employers and graduate schools expect. When you earn a Husson degree, you earn credentials that carry proven weight in the workforce.

Your future doesn't have to wait

Whether you're pursuing business, healthcare, counseling, criminal justice or another professional field, Husson's accelerated programs make it possible to think beyond your bachelor's degree from day one. Explore your options, discover the pathway that's right for you and start planning for what's next. Explore Accelerated Programs