Accelerated MPS in Organizational Leadership

Suppose you are working toward your Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership at FHSU. In that case, you may be eligible for the Accelerated Master of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership program, leading you to earn a master's degree in a shorter period.

The Accelerated MPS allows you to complete nine credit hours of graduate coursework while earning your Bachelor's degree. This not only gives you a head-start in completing a graduate degree, but it also saves tuition expenses across both programs.

You will complete the following courses during your senior year of the undergraduate program. All classes are three credit hours and contribute to electives in the undergraduate program.

LDRS 801: Theoretical Foundations of Leadership (Fall Semester)
LDRS 802: Organizational Systems, Change, and Leadership (Spring Semester)
LDRS 660G: Global Leadership (Summer Semester)

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the Accelerated MPS, you must meet the following minimum criteria for admission:

Be an FHSU organizational leadership major
Have completed at least 75 undergraduate credit hours
Have at least one semester of degree-seeking coursework completed at FHSU
Have a 3.25 cumulative GPA
Have a 3.5 major GPA

Application Materials

In addition to meeting the criteria above, the following should be submitted as part of your application for admission:

A personal statement discussing your background, why you're applying to the MPS, and how it will contribute to your personal and professional goals.
A professional resume
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professors and colleagues who can attest to your ability to complete graduate-level coursework. At least one letter must be from an FHSU faculty member who taught an upper-division course.
A writing sample that demonstrates your ability to write at the graduate level. This can be from previous coursework or a written piece for your application.

Application Deadlines

To begin accelerated coursework in the...

Fall semester of your final year of study - apply by July 1
Spring semester of your last year of study - apply by December 1

Terms of Admission

Students accepted into the accelerated program will be admitted to the graduate program pending successful completion of their undergraduate degree coursework and earned B or better grades in all accelerated (graduate-level) courses.