The Accelerated MPS in Workforce Development is designed to allow high-achieving undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Education (Corporate Communication or Talent Development) to begin graduate coursework early. Students are allowed to use 6 credit hours of graduate work to count both toward the MPS and BSBE degree programs.

Degree Requirements

Once admitted to the accelerated program, students must successfully complete all undergraduate degree requirements. Six credit hours of coursework can be shared between the MPS and BSBE, pending a “B” grade or better in all accelerated courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MPS Core Courses (All Online)
AEP 803	Educational Research	3
AEP 858	Data Analysis and Assessment	3
BUED 613G	Organization & Admin. of Career & Technical Educ.	3
Workforce Development Concentration (All Online)
BUED 611G	Principles & Philosophy of Career & Technical Educ.	3
BUED 615G	Selection & Organization of Subject Matter in CTE	3
BCOM 680G	Strategic Communication for Managing Diversity and Inclusion	3
BUED 612G	Methods of Talent Development	3
Cognate Field
Select 6 credits in coordination with Academic Advisor		6
Workforce Development Culminating Experience
BUED 820	Principles, Problems, and Trends in Bus. Ed.	3
Total Hours		30

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.

Admission Requirements

• Preferred Application Deadline: Fall (May 1), Spring (December 1), Summer (April 1). Applications may be submitted anytime and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Domestic student
• Junior standing
• Completion of at least one semester of FHSU coursework
• 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Completed personal statement identifying interest in the degree and accelerated program
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Completed online Graduate School application indicating Accelerated MPS in Workforce Development program