Accelerated Master's (the 4+1)

0:00—Overview of accelerated master’s programs (the 4+1)

1:30— Coursework and Capstone vs. Research & Thesis

5:30—What is a capstone project? What is a thesis?

9:00—What sort of students pursue an accelerated degree? What career paths are they aiming for?

11:30—Minimum requirements to apply. Wiggle room? 

12:10—Phase 1 application

14:00—Phase 2 application 

15:00—Who is eligible to advise your thesis? 

17:30—Timeline for applying

19:30—Funding your graduate degree: scholarships and TA’ing

22:20—How to prepare for your meeting with Drayton 

24:20—Advice specifically for ASU Online students

Drayton’s ASU profile: https://search.asu.edu/profile/2034865

Book an appointment with him: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DraytonAndersonSOLSGraduateProgramsAdvising@arizonastateu.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Chapters

• 0:00 Overview of accelerated master’s programs (the 4+1)
• 1:30 Coursework and Capstone vs. Research & Thesis
• 5:30 What is a capstone project? What is a thesis?
• 9:00 What sort of students pursue an accelerated degree? What career paths are they aiming for?
• 11:30 Minimum requirements to apply. Wiggle room?
• 12:10 Phase 1 application
• 14:00 Phase 2 application
• 15:00 Who is eligible to advise your thesis?
• 17:30 Timeline for applying
• 19:30 Funding your graduate degree: scholarships and TA’ing
• 22:20 How to prepare for your meeting with Drayton
• 24:20 Advice specifically for ASU Online students