Aviation Programs / Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Aviation and Transportation / 4+1 Program

Lewis University undergraduate students enrolled in selected baccalaureate programs have the opportunity to begin taking graduate coursework in their senior year (completion of 90+ credit hours). The Aviation and Transportation Studies Department offers a Bachelor’s to Master’s 4+1 Program option for Lewis University undergraduate aviation majors. All qualified aviation majors (3.0 GPA) may take advantage of this 4+1 program.

Students admitted to an accelerated to graduate program may take up to 50% of the credit hours in their graduate program as an undergraduate student. Students must complete a minimum of 21 hours while enrolled as a graduate student. Graduate classes taken as an undergraduate fulfill program, course, and credit hour requirements for both the bachelor’s and graduate program. A student in this 4+1 program may apply no more than three (3) graduate courses toward their undergraduate Bachelor of Science major in Aviation and Transportation.

Students in an accelerated to graduate program continue to be classified as undergraduate students, with all rights and responsibilities, until all degree requirements for the baccalaureate degree are completed. To maintain full-time status as an undergraduate student, 12 or more semester hours must be taken each term. Qualified students approved for this 4+1 program option may apply financial aid to graduate courses.

This is not an early-admission program, as students accepted into this 4+1 program are required to apply for regular graduate admission consistent with university policy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog. With proper planning, the Master of Science in Aviation & Transportation (MSAT) could be awarded within one year of graduating with the Bachelor’s degree. 

Students apply for admission to this 4 + 1 program by submitting the application form found on MyLewis under Records & Registration, Academic Information, "Baccalaureate to Masters Program" to the Dean of the School of Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education (SGPCE) when they reach senior status (complete 75 credits) and have achieved an overall GPA of 3.0.

See Baccalaureate-to-Masters Degree Program Guidelines for additional information.