Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMPs)
The College of Education and Social Services (CESS) offers a variety of Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMPs) for undergraduate students at UVM. The AMP allows early admission to graduate studies with up to 6-9 credits double-counted toward both the bachelor's and master’s degrees.
AMPs in CESS
- Advanced Specialties in Educational Practice (MEd) (Online)
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (MEd) (Hybrid)
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (MEd) (Hybrid)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Special Education (MEd) (Online)
- Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (MEd) (Online) (Hybrid)
AMP Success Spotlight
"I wanted to become a teacher my whole life, since kindergarten, actually,” says Sandra King G'23. After earning her B.S. in Early Childhood Education. she completed the AMP to earn her M.Ed. in Special Education.
Success SpotlightApplication Procedure
Eligibility Criteria
- UVM undergraduate students with Junior or Senior standing
- Have an expressed interest in advanced learning and professional preparation in education and social services
- Currently have or will soon possess sufficient prerequisite coursework specific to the graduate program of interest
Application Steps
How to Apply
1. Talk with your academic advisor.
Start by discussing your interest in an Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) with your academic advisor. Together, you can talk about how graduate-level courses may fit into your undergraduate academic plan.
2. Check in with the graduate programs to discuss your graduate course selection.
Email Gillian.Homsted@uvm.edu in CESS to create a graduate course plan.
3. Complete the AMP Intent Form.
When you’re ready, complete the AMP Intent Form. The process is simple and does not require a traditional graduate application.
4. Tell us about your plans.
As part of the Intent Form, you’ll submit a brief personal statement (500 words or fewer) and identify the courses you plan to count toward both your undergraduate and master’s degrees. These can include eligible courses you have already completed or courses you plan to take.
Courses used for the AMP must:
- Be at the 5000 or 6000 level
- Be taken for a letter grade (not Pass/Fail)
- Not be independent study, internship, research, or practicum credits
Once your Intent Form is submitted, it will be reviewed by the graduate program.
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